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I imagine there are many riders in here who are guitar players. How can you safely (your safety and the guitar's) transport it driving your cycle? I don't have my dream TBA yet, but I keep wondering how I'd be able to ride with my full-size guitar in a hardshell case?
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If you will check out " Motorcycle Mama " posted today , read the lyrically masterful composition , you will gain some insight as to how to safely and effectively transport that thing .  I think Brent sells them now . 
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best thing I can think of is one of those softshell cases that has straps so you can wear it on your back like a bookbag.
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Should be Riding
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I keep my air guitar in my pocket till I've had too many drinks, then I shred hardcore! 
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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I've seen a few strapped vertically to the sissy bar with good results. Personally, I wouldn't ever put a guitar I really loved in a situation where it could be exposed to rain or flying objects. Yes, that's right, no Bob's Country Bunker for me
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Arlo guthrie has a song about that very thing.
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I imagine there are many riders in here who are guitar players. How can you safely (your safety and the guitar's) transport it driving your cycle? I don't have my dream TBA yet, but I keep wondering how I'd be able to ride with my full-size guitar in a hardshell case?
Get a Steinberger Spirit. 
It's compact and made of a weather-proof composite.
Darn near indestructable too.
Steelheart- '03 Speedmaster Black/Yellow
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Between the vibration, change in humidity and temps we encounter, I would be loath to carry any stringed instrument on our bikes..... 
Warren
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best thing I can think of is one of those softshell cases that has straps so you can wear it on your back like a bookbag.
Pleeze , NO , you'll look like the FLYING NUN .
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Ok, the situation being, going from point A to point B, a short half-hour journey each way, and favorable weather.
Perhaps I assumed wrong that there are guitar players in this forum?
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I play clarinet, didgeridoo and penny whistle does that count?
Warren
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of the three, I would only carry my penny whistle....
Warren
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Dang , Johnny , it's like PULLIN' TEETH to get a STRAIGHT answer around here , ain't it ?  So many clowns , good thing I'm more serious and stoic .  P.S. - Get the sidecar from Brent 
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Ok, the situation being, going from point A to point B, a short half-hour journey each way, and favorable weather.
Perhaps I assumed wrong that there are guitar players in this forum?
I play bass and drums, but i write with a guitar. I couldnt find the picture of the ones ive seen...but this one sorta straps over the shoulder
It dont look that bad....considering what the other clowns on the road look like.
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Ok, the situation being, going from point A to point B, a short half-hour journey each way, and favorable weather.
Perhaps I assumed wrong that there are guitar players in this forum?
OK..I use something like this http://www.musicroom.com/se/ID_No/0405581/details.html
Alright for short journeys, but wouldn't dream of carrying mine far, or in poor weather. More padding the better !!
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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