Air travel with a theremin

"I won't do anything to endanger it with the intellect of the TSA." - bisem

Apart from which, the Moog name is probably better known - and its made in the USA ;-)  The name "SubScope" on the other hand may just trigger a panic reaction... ;-)

Subscope - I must beat the Americans at finding that 777.

Look at the name of who started this thread...humm

Edit: If they don't allow toothpaste tubes, a concealing theremin?

yes.... thread was started in 2008 :P

Yes - The only post "BombyxMori" has made on TW.

I am actually surprised one can transport theremins on aircraft so easily - The first theremin I took into the Royal Festival Hall had security flapping about until it was cleared when my contact came down from his office to meet me..

Lets face it - a box large enough to pack explosives capable of taking a small building down, with an antenna sticking out the top.. If they didnt investigate they wouldnr be doing their job.

Fred.

Lets face it - a box large enough to pack explosives capable of taking a small building down, with an antenna sticking out the top.. If they didnt investigate they wouldnr be doing their job.

Fred.

I would imagine they can rule out an explosive device looking at the x-ray the same way they would a digital camera or laptop computer.  

I was just wondering if anyone had any recent experiences that may save me some time and grief at the security line.

"I would imagine they can rule out an explosive device looking at the x-ray the same way they would a digital camera or laptop computer.  " - bisem

Yeah - your right!

Its quite different walkng through a airport scanner and having your stuff x-rayed, to walking into a large public hall with a suspicious looking contraption!

;-)

Hope all goes well on your travels and performance/s !

Fred.

Update on my trip:

I decided to take the Subscope.  The portable size and weight won out.  Just got through TSA without a hitch and waiting on my flight.  I placed the theremin and both antennas in a separate tray with the instructions and no one even gave it a second glance when it came out of the x-ray machine. I was almost disappointed but relieved at the same time!

Now I hope I don't disappoint my friends with the mini concert planned for Sunday evening after dinner at my host's house....LOL! 

I will let you know how it goes from Seattle to Pittsburgh on the 14th.

Thanks to everyone who offered their thoughts in this thread  ;^)    

i am glad you took the subscope!! Makes the most sense ~ and I am certain you will be wonderful!! <3

Just went through the security in Seattle/Tacoma International and not a glitch there either!