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nyartist - Posted - 07/23/2025: 06:12:17
I 'm heading to Colorado tomorrow and taking a nice Zach Hoyt banjo with me. In all my past travels I would take a less expensive instrument, but not this time. Does anyone know of an insurance company that offers coverage?
In all of my earlier trips I never had a problem with putting the well protected banjo in an overhead compartment. But now I want the extra protection from insurance.
Alvin Conder - Posted - 07/23/2025: 08:14:46
Heritage insurance. Given your time frame, I don’t know if they can out it in place with one days notice.
cottontop - Posted - 07/23/2025: 08:35:15
A little thread hi-jacking, but I own the 16th banjo made by Zach Hoyt that I bought directly from him about 16 years ago. It is a cherry open back and i have played it in coffee houses, bars, and jams. A great banjo still going strong.
Joe
banjoboyd - Posted - 07/24/2025: 23:11:53
Can't help, but I'd be interested to know as well. I've looked at insurers specializing in musical instruments like Clarion, and they won't cover anything valued less than $3000.
(I also have a Hoyt and have avoided traveling with it, opting instead for my now-backup banjo)
Bill Rogers - Posted - 07/25/2025: 02:02:30
Back to the question. As Alvin said, Heritage is indeed the go-to insurer for instruments. Fair rates; excellent rep.
nyartist - Posted - 07/25/2025: 04:42:30
Just an hour before boarding the plane I was informed that MusicPro would insure my $1200 Zach Hoyt. It cost $175 for the year and I do have a couple of international trips planned early next year. Of course I still wrapped it some in bubble wrap and put it in the Protec bag so all was ok.
