touring europe?

Bill Patton · Post by **Bill Patton** » 6 Dec 2005 3:54 am

I've had a coupla maybe offers to tour Europe (knock on wood, a fella can dream, etc.) and I'm wondering how easy and/or cheap it is to rent a d10 over there.
Anyone know?
Thanks.

basilh · Post by **basilh** » 6 Dec 2005 3:59 am

The baggage allowance for international flights would be MORE that sufficient to allow you to take your own guitar.. That's what I do.. Baz

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Per Berner · Post by **Per Berner** » 6 Dec 2005 4:05 am

My guess is that, between all the EU countries, you would find maybe half a dozen sources for renting a steel, not many more.

(But if you're playing my home town, I'll be happy to lend you my Legrande for free

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Michael Johnstone · Post by **Michael Johnstone** » 6 Dec 2005 9:08 am

How could you consider playing an instrument other than your own on any gig?
I've gladly dragged mine all over the world.

Paul Brainard · Post by **Paul Brainard** » 6 Dec 2005 10:33 am

Just be aware that baggage allowances are set according to the country to which you are arriving, and they will be much tighter on your return to the US. Some carriers (though not most US ones) will allow you to pay a bulk overage fee which may save you money if you're tavelling with your band.

Bill Patton · Post by **Bill Patton** » 6 Dec 2005 5:07 pm

I'm worried the airlines would trash it. I've got an old sho-bud Pro II with no flight case & it's 85 lbs. I looked into flight cases and they're - well, they're about the cost of a Maverick. I figured I might save money and save my steel by renting, especially when you add in the overage costs, which are a lot, too. I don't mind playing other people's steels (I'm down with OPS). I'm ok with the idea of buying a flight case and trying it, I guess, but it makes me nervous. What do most people do? Has anybody rented in Europe?

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 6 Dec 2005 6:35 pm

Bill your far better off getting a decent flight case and take your own axe -- imagine if you got to some place and couldn't find a steel to hire -- your buggered mate !!

Martin Abend · Post by **Martin Abend** » 7 Dec 2005 1:54 am

At least in Germany you won't find a backline rental that has pedal steels. Maybe it would be a nice business opportunity for Wolfgang Bednarz to provide a guitar that musicians from overseas can rent...?!?

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CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 7 Dec 2005 2:17 am

it is hard to find steels to rent in Europa
i did lend mine out a couple of times to help a fo'bro in need
luckily my copedent pretty much matched w: his
but if i was movin' around, i'd take mine w: me.

Heiko Aehle · Post by **Heiko Aehle** » 7 Dec 2005 5:13 am

Steel Players should help each other and so there would be no need of renting places for steel equipment. If you're in Germany you can take my modest equipment.

Andy Zahnd · Post by **Andy Zahnd** » 7 Dec 2005 10:14 am

so in Switzerland. If you're around here, it would be a great honor to help you out with my gear! You owe me one good lick...

Darryl Hattenhauer · Post by **Darryl Hattenhauer** » 7 Dec 2005 10:46 am

Is it a problem that Europe has 220 electricity?

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John Davis · Post by **John Davis** » 8 Dec 2005 1:09 pm

I have a 1970 Emmons P/p (Huntly/Day set up)
And a selection of old Fender amps, get in touch if I can help out..........
07860 666820
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