Traveling with Your Ukulele
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- Use a padded gig bag for short trips or a case for more protection.
- For flights, carry onboard.
- Loosen strings slightly to reduce tension.
A padded gig bag offers lightweight protection for short trips or a foam or hardshell case if possible, for enhanced protection. A padded gig bag or case shields your instrument from scratches and minor impacts but still is portable and convenient.
When flying, try to carry your Lanikai onboard. Overhead compartments are certainly safer than checked baggage, reducing the risk of temperature fluctuations and rough handling.
Loosening the strings slightly before air travel reduces tension on the neck and bridge. This precaution helps your Lanikai withstand changes in pressure and temperature during transit.
Rock Clouser
Strings Brand Manager, KHS America
Rock Clouser is the Strings Brand Manager for Lanikai Ukuleles, bringing over 35 years of comprehensive string instrument design expertise. At KHS America, he also oversees Kohala Ukuleles and H. Jimenez Latin String Instruments.
