Fairlight-CMI

Jeremy,

Simply flightcase the thing and ship it fedex.
Done this several times across the atlantic, never had a problem.

If it comes with original flightcases, the better. If not, there are some
SKB cases that will do, with proper added padding. With SKB cases, the
keyboard is a no-brainer. Mainframe does not require dismantling. The
whole mainframe unit packs in a case, close case, ship case. Get cases
with wheels so you can roll things around by yourself, otherwise you need
a companion to lift things. Think 50kg / 100 lbs per item. I disadvise you
to carry it on stairs by yourself, it's too bulky.

ENSURE cases and everything in it. Take pictures before shipping.

Personally I have flown out to most machines I own, to meet the owner,
handle the paperwork, oversee the casing, or do the casing myself and
personally watch it being picked up by fedex.

Best regards,
Harald

> So I am considering buying this IIx on Craigslist in LA.
> http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/msg/2162901739.html
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> The problem is I am in New York. I can't get out there for over a
> month, so this may all be moot, but I'm wondering what experiences
> people have had traveling with these almost 30 year-old machines. How
> risky is it? Is that something you just wouldn't do? It has flight
> cases. I do remember something from the Fairlight Instruments Facebook
> page about them having to dismantle the mainframe to get the airline
> to let it on the flight (shudder...). I guess the alternative would be
> shipping it - which I would definitely hesitate to do. Not sure I
> could take the time for a road trip...
>
> So I'm asking what would you do? Attempt to get this thing back across
> the whole US of A (it actually came from a studio in New York), or
> wait for something to come up more East Coasty. Haven't seen anything
> through usual channels in a while and I'm kind of set on a IIx.
>
> Thanks for your input,
> Jeremy
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>                            I had an issue once with my Series III keyboard
> when sent on a plane.
>
>  It was roadcased but arrived with some keys not working.
>
>  Fairlight investigated and found that it had been dropped. Externally the
> keyboard was intact, but apparently inside the G forces had dislodged the
> internals.
>
>  They were re-secured and all worked OK again.
>
>  I was advised to place the keyboard in the road case with the keys at the
> bottom and NOT the connectors (as I had been doing).
>
>  Regards,
>
>  David Crocombe.
>
>  On Sun Jan 23  3:05 , "Harald Feldmann"  sent: