Recently a musician had a guitar destroyed on a United flight. Same scenario. Crew insisted he gate check it and it was returned in pieces. When United refused to reimburse him for the value he posted a video to YouTube. The song's title was "United Hates Guitars." After this public embarrassment United coughed up the money to replace it. Perhaps your husband should consider the same approach.
My friend travels with her cello. It is rare and extremely valuable. She purchases a second seat for the Cello to ensure it travels with her on the plane. Most airlines will allow you to do this with a large instrument. I know it's expensive to purchase a second seat but in the end probably less so than replacing the instrument.
Was your husband's guitar insured?
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