Best way to take an acoustic guitar on a tour?

[thistler]

I have seen people carry guitars amid other touring gear on trailers, but if I were to stick to panniers, what do you think would be the most practical way to carry a guitar? I'm talking about an 000 size, not huge but not small either. I'd be fine with it in a gig bag, which is considerably smaller than a hard case. I don't want to take a uke/travel size/ foldy-in-half-jobby guitar, I already own the one that will be coming with me.

I realize taking a guitar on a tour is very impractical, but as a musician/songwriter, I wouldn't consider going without one.

Plus I can busk when I run out of money.....

 

[Angelfishsolo]

I have seen people carry guitars amid other touring gear on trailers, but if I were to stick to panniers, what do you think would be the most practical way to carry a guitar? I'm talking about an 000 size, not huge but not small either. I'd be fine with it in a gig bag, which is considerably smaller than a hard case. I don't want to take a uke/travel size/ foldy-in-half-jobby guitar, I already own the one that will be coming with me.

I realize taking a guitar on a tour is very impractical, but as a musician/songwriter, I wouldn't consider going without one.

Plus I can busk when I run out of money.....

Could you strap it to your back?

 

[thistler]

Could you strap it to your back?

I could, the gigbag has backpack straps and it's not heavy. I didn't know if this would be comfortable over the long haul, it seems people are always advising not to carry stuff on your back?

 

[Angelfishsolo]

I could, the gigbag has backpack straps and it's not heavy. I didn't know if this would be comfortable over the long haul, it seems people are always advising not to carry stuff on your back?

I always used to carry a rucksack when I was MTBing as I felt I needed a lot more kit. If you pad out the shoulder straps it could work. How many miles a day are you planing?

 

[thistler]

I always used to carry a rucksack when I was MTBing as I felt I needed a lot more kit. If you pad out the shoulder straps it could work. How many miles a day are you planing?

50+, depending on the terrain. Will be carrying all my gear and camping. Not doing a race, want to relax and enjoy the scenery.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

50+, depending on the terrain. Will be carrying all my gear and camping. Not doing a race, want to relax and enjoy the scenery.

I guess it would work. Is it possible to do a test ride and see how it feels?

 

[thistler]

I guess it would work. Is it possible to do a test ride and see how it feels?

Sure, I'll be doing a few shorter tours anyway before my LEJOG.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Sure, I'll be doing a few shorter tours anyway before my LEJOG.

Let us know how the test ride goes. If it is not practical you know what they say about invention and her mother

 

[thistler]

Will do!

 

[cisamcgu]

A bit of info on the ctc forum

Andrew

 

[thistler]

A bit of info on the ctc forum

Andrew

Thanks Andrew!!

 

[rich p]

Learn the ukelele?

You could do some George Formby toons

 

[thistler]

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You'll struggle without using a trailer.
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Yes, it looks like a lot of people are recommending the Carry Freedom Y trailer.....

Learn the ukelele?

You could do some George Formby toons

 

[jags]

i was at a session couple months back one of the lads was playing uke emm really good
last tour i was on my nice wanted me to take the guitar but i believe campsites have a rule about playing music after a certain hour . conciser a mandolin beautiful instrument
and easy to carry.

 

[Rhythm Thief]

If you carry a guitar on your back, the neck tends to prevent you lifting your head, especially if you wear a helmet. It's very difficult to see where you're going and is extremely uncomfortable after a mile or so. If I was touring I'd just leave the thing at home.