After many years and many, many instruments, I've come to the conclusion that some are tempermental and others aren't. Most of the professionals that I know keep them in their Calton cases. That would drive me nuts. I HAVE to have them on the wall, tuned and ready to play at a moments notice. Other thing I've noticed is, the better the instrument, the more likely you are to have some problems. Yamahas appear to be indestructable. In my opinion, were it not for the "pride" factor, ninety percent of pros would travel with Yamahas and leave their super expensive axes at home. Because their electronics are so superior many DO take their Takamines on the road, and leave their Martins in a safer environment. Not me though...like to live dangerously.

Rick