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United Breaks Guitars
Guitar Musings —
Came across the video below on YouTube. I’ve only flown with my guitar once and that was pre-911 when you could bring your guitar as a carry on. This is a fine example of why you need to invest in a good flight case and insure your guitars. I agree with the lyrics, they are liable and it sad to see that customer service is pretty much dead in the airline industry. This is a pretty catchy song too and well written. I don’t think this would have been as effective if it wasn’t so well written but it looks like he might get his claim fulfilled (see links below) after all the attention this song has gotten. ...
NEWS: Airline's Taylor carnage immortalized in song
i heart guitar —
... So I promised the last person to finally say “no” to compensation (Ms. Irlweg) that I would write and produce three songs about my experience with United Airlines and make videos for each to be viewed online by anyone in the world. United: Song 1 is the first of those songs. United: Song 2 has been written and video production is underway. United: Song 3 is coming. I promise." So here's the result: Dave's song 'United Breaks Guitars.' You can read the full version of the fiasco HERE. ...
Guitar Lovers Beware of United Airlines
The Guitar Hunter —
While I'm taking a break from posting information about my guitar hunts I thought I'd share this story with you. Dave Carroll of the band Sons of Maxwell had his $3,500 Taylor acoustic destroyed by United Airlines baggage handlers. He's planning to write 3 songs and produce videos for them and here's the first. If you want the entire story, you can find it at Dave's Website. ...
United Breaks Guitars Video
Guitar Repair Articles —
... Full Story: http://www.davecarrollmusic.com/story… - In the spring of 2008, Sons of Maxwell were traveling to Nebraska for a one-week tour and my Taylor guitar was witnessed being thrown by United Airlines baggage handlers in Chicago. I discovered later that the $3500 guitar was severely damaged. They didnt deny the experience occurred but for nine months the various people I communicated with put the responsibility for dealing with the damage on everyone other than themselves and finally said they would do nothing to compensate me for my loss. So I promised the last person ...
United Airlines Breaks Guitars Part 2
The Guitar Hunter —
A while back I posted the story of United Airlines breaking the guitar of Canadian artist Dave Carroll. He has written 3 songs about the mishap and has just posted the 2nd video. I liked the first one better than this, but it's still entertaining. Here's a link to the first part of the story. If you want the entire story, you can find it at Dave's Website. ...
