Guitars!Thanks very much for your prompt reply matey - I had wondered about what effect the humidity and heat would have on the neck of a guitar brought from the UK.....I think I'll take your advice and buy one in Thailand as it sounds as though there's plenty of choice anyway - and I presume they are acclimatised to the conditions there - or do they suffer from the same problems?lepidoptra wrote:Hi Greg
If you're Bringing your guitar there should be no problems with the customs providing it isn't brand new. There are a good selection of music shops in Udon who sell many acoustic or semi acoustic guitars at very reasonable prices (from 4000 baht) I bought a Fender semi acoustic for about 12000 baht. Most of the guitars are copies and made by unknown brands. If your looking at Fender or Gibson electric guitars (not copies) they are about the same price as in the UK. Most airlines will allow you to bring a guitar and not charge. BA put mine in a special wardrobe in the cabin area. As far as the climate is concerned you do have to be careful as the extreme conditions can cause warping of the neck. The strings have to be regularly lubricated as they will go rusty very quickly.
To sum it up I would choose to buy a guitar when you arrive unless you are intending to stay long term.
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