Thank you for viewing. I purchased this new on Amazon about six months ago. I usually play a 7-string guitar, so I haven't used this one much, and I'm putting it up for sale. This guitar has been a hot topic on YouTube, and there are many videos about it, so please refer to those as well for information on its features. I plan to ship it in a dedicated case, wrapped in bubble wrap, and then in a guitar-sized cardboard box. Due to the size, I may not be able to ship it from a convenience store, and it may take a few days to ship. There are no smokers in my family. I have no pets. Thank you very much.