Well ... there's a wealth of advice here ... all of sound! Regarding the value of my guitar ... it's a 30-year-old Gibson B25 and, now, the most valuable item, both monetarily and emotionally, that I own. Buying a less valuable guitar would seem the answer, but I've never played any other guitar than my B25. Part of the reason being that my hands are small and my fingers are short and the necks of other guitars are too wide. I'll check around Tallahassee and see what I can find as an alternative. I do plan to take my B25 to the Getaway, since I'm traveling by car. Thanks all ... I'll ve checking for other responses ... moonchild