ghostrdr
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I like to relate the story of my brother in law and his Martin D28. It is solid spruce and rosewood and retails today for over $3000.00. Starting as a teenager he hitchhiked around the USA for 10 years with that guitar. He busked for a living and lived mostly on the streets with guitar in tow in the elements. He still performs on stage with that guitar 45 years later.
I travel with my Koolau which is about the same price as the Martin D28. No problems, no issues, no worries. Get a hard case or pro level gig bag, Mono or Fusion.
I love the Mono M80 gig bags. They are very sturdy. Sometimes you can find a used one on reverb for about 50-60% of the cost new. I just checked and there's a used concert gig bag for $85 shipped.
My family and I had a great time in Japan. I didn't bring a uke, and we were super tired every day.