Flying a PSG into Halifax Nova Scotia.

Lynn Kasdorf · From: Waterford Virginia, USA

I have a gig coming up in Halifax Nova Scotia in a month.

I need to determine how much trouble I'll have with customs allowing my Emmons D10 onto the plane (Wash DC) and into the country. My Emmons is a short keyhead model and I've modified an SKB wheeled case to fit it. I've flown it to Germany before and had a little friction, but my lovely, German speaking band leader sweet talked the customs agent.

Or, I wonder what the chances are of renting a suitable steel up there. One complication is that I'm 6'2" and I require a 1" extension on pedal rods and legs, so I'd rather have my steel.

I play a normal Emmons setup with Es on the left leg.
A D10 would be ideal, but I can get by with a single neck.
I'm going to write to Al Brisco and get his advice, but I figured I'd post here as well.

Thanks for any advice.
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Charlie Hansen · From: Halifax, NS Canada and Various Southern Towns.

I don't know about flying steels but I've been helping to organize a bluegrass festival in Canada for 35 years and bringing in groups from the US for about 30 of those years and there's never been a sniff of a problem.
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Kevin Fix · From: Michigan, USA

Flew me and my Sho Bud and Pack Seat out of Detroit to Dublin, Ireland with no issues.

Asa Brosius · Posted 24 Feb 2019 7:16 pm

As a previous resident of NS, I've never had a problem flying a steel internationally- customs has only been an issue when driving across a border. Get on touch with forum member David Campbell re: a possible rental- he has some nice ones

Dave Campbell · From: Nova Scotia, Canada

hi lynn....i'm down to one steel at the moment (woe is me) and i have a gig on the night you're playing (i'm assuming this is the casino gig). my steel is also definitely not raised an inch.

i can't foresee any customs issues flying your instrument into canada, which i have done quite a few times from the US (albeit with armpit guitars). ricky davis offered some sage advice in that he carries pictures of himself performing with the related gear so that customs agents can relate to what it is he's talking about.

good luck on your gig!

Lynn Kasdorf · From: Waterford Virginia, USA

Dave Campbell · From: Nova Scotia, Canada

hi lynn, yeah, that's the gig i thought it was. must be pretty swanky to fly folks in....i hope you have a great time and enjoy nova scotia!

Boo Bernstein · From: Los Angeles, CA

Hey, Lynn -- A few things to point out for international "fly-gigs." (I've done quite a few of these Smile

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First, as I'm sure you know, when your luggage is over 65 pounds, there is usually a very steep charge. Sometimes, they even charge you extra for being over-sized. You should check the airline's web page. They also usually have weight limits -- most of them won't let anything on the plane over 70 pounds (which doesn't seem to be your problem)

Here's where it can get tricky. I have never had an issue bringing in an instrument but they may ask you why you're there. If you tell them you're playing a gig, you probably need work papers. Hopefully, the people that are flying you in have taken care of that -- but please be aware that this could pose a problem if that hasn't been handled.

Have fun! Boo

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