So.. For anytime that knows anything about prices on guitars/accessories in Australia, you'd probably understand if I told you I was going to take advantage of going to Hawaii with my wife and daughter in October, and buy a guitar or something related.
I've contacted the airline and the local shop to see what can be done, and I know I can get the PRS guitar I want, but Hawaiian airlines is a bit ambiguous when it comes to bringing it on board...
But aside from all that, I really want my own warmoth creation anyway... And I can certainly save on shipping, but the saving is not as much as on brand name guitars, where it can be as much as half price. But two issues:
1. Total price needs be be under $900 (otherwise you get taxed on the whole amount coming back into Australia - PRS SE models fit this criteria). I might have to sacrifice on the neck and get from the showcase to fit it all under $900
2. Packaging. How would a neck and tele body come packed? Could I fit them in a large suitcase without being damaged? Obviously also packed with clothes etc... Or could I somehow fit them into carry on....
Peoples thoughts on the whole issue would be helpful
Thanks
I've contacted the airline and the local shop to see what can be done, and I know I can get the PRS guitar I want, but Hawaiian airlines is a bit ambiguous when it comes to bringing it on board...
But aside from all that, I really want my own warmoth creation anyway... And I can certainly save on shipping, but the saving is not as much as on brand name guitars, where it can be as much as half price. But two issues:
1. Total price needs be be under $900 (otherwise you get taxed on the whole amount coming back into Australia - PRS SE models fit this criteria). I might have to sacrifice on the neck and get from the showcase to fit it all under $900
2. Packaging. How would a neck and tele body come packed? Could I fit them in a large suitcase without being damaged? Obviously also packed with clothes etc... Or could I somehow fit them into carry on....
Peoples thoughts on the whole issue would be helpful
Thanks