Mudjack ... thanks! I heartily agree. I've toted my Gibson many thousands of miles over the years and always knew what it was going to sound like and what it was going to do when I needed it. Of course, years ago, I could run it through baggage and really didn't feel a need to worry. I wouldn't do that now, but we're in different times. Come to think of it, though, it appears baggage handlers are more concerned with dope that with a guitar, as far as stealing it is concerned. As you say ... it's my main axe ... and deserves to be heard ... moonchild