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Noel
User ID: 8179663 Jan 10th 7:17 PM
I am planning on auditioning on Bari sax. But I live in CO and the audition is in NYC. What's the best way to get it there and have it in decent playing shape for my audition?

super20dan
User ID: 7705853 Jan 10th 7:33 PM
put it in the car and drive or buy a anvil-style flight case and hope for the best in the baggage hold. some will suggest shipping it ups in advance but after seeing many ups damaged horns i would have second thoughts on that. you may be able to take it on the plane if you buy a seat for it and strap it in. many string players used to do this but i wonder if its still allowed not to mention costly. under no circumstanses fly with it in it stock case(in baggage hold).lets hope some one else has a better idea

Honey Badger
User ID: 8722703 Jan 10th 10:51 PM
Rent one in NYC.

Not ideal, but saves your horn.

If I was there I'd lend you one, but I'm just as far away.

JimH
User ID: 9238183 Jan 11th 12:46 PM
Buy a seat for the horn; fly into white plains to minimize the airport security hassles; get to the airport very very early to clear security.

OnyxSax
User ID: 9683713 Jan 11th 8:11 PM
I have to agree with Super20. Anvil cases weigh a ton, but they can survive just about anything ham fisted airport baggage handlers can throw at it. Shipping UPS is definitely a loser. These guys chuck the boxes around like they're basketballs.

If you can get a good deal on airfare, buying a seat may be the way to go, although with today's security-conscious airliners, some may consider a bari sax a lethal weapon. I'd sure hate to get knocked upside the head with a bari sax. For the price of an airline ticket, you may be able to rent a bari like HB suggests. Of course, then you are left having to do a crash course on learning the nuances of the particular horn.

Driving is not a bad option if you have a lot of time, have a decent vehicle and have the money to park it in NYC. Parking in NYC costs more than many hotel rooms in smaller towns across the country. I wouldn't try this during the winter. Mother Nature is WAY too fickle this time of year. You could find yourself stranded in a blizzard in the middle of Iowa. In the spring or summer, though, it may be worth a try.

Noel User ID: 8179663	Jan 10th 7:17 PM I am planning on auditioning on Bari sax. But I live in CO and the audition is in NYC. What's the best way to get it there and have it in decent playing shape for my audition?
super20dan User ID: 7705853	Jan 10th 7:33 PM put it in the car and drive or buy a anvil-style flight case and hope for the best in the baggage hold. some will suggest shipping it ups in advance but after seeing many ups damaged horns i would have second thoughts on that. you may be able to take it on the plane if you buy a seat for it and strap it in. many string players used to do this but i wonder if its still allowed not to mention costly. under no circumstanses fly with it in it stock case(in baggage hold).lets hope some one else has a better idea
Honey Badger User ID: 8722703	Jan 10th 10:51 PM Rent one in NYC. Not ideal, but saves your horn. If I was there I'd lend you one, but I'm just as far away.
JimH User ID: 9238183	Jan 11th 12:46 PM Buy a seat for the horn; fly into white plains to minimize the airport security hassles; get to the airport very very early to clear security.
OnyxSax User ID: 9683713	Jan 11th 8:11 PM I have to agree with Super20. Anvil cases weigh a ton, but they can survive just about anything ham fisted airport baggage handlers can throw at it. Shipping UPS is definitely a loser. These guys chuck the boxes around like they're basketballs. If you can get a good deal on airfare, buying a seat may be the way to go, although with today's security-conscious airliners, some may consider a bari sax a lethal weapon. I'd sure hate to get knocked upside the head with a bari sax. For the price of an airline ticket, you may be able to rent a bari like HB suggests. Of course, then you are left having to do a crash course on learning the nuances of the particular horn. Driving is not a bad option if you have a lot of time, have a decent vehicle and have the money to park it in NYC. Parking in NYC costs more than many hotel rooms in smaller towns across the country. I wouldn't try this during the winter. Mother Nature is WAY too fickle this time of year. You could find yourself stranded in a blizzard in the middle of Iowa. In the spring or summer, though, it may be worth a try.