Has anyone taken a guitar with them on the aliyah flight?

If so, how?
It looks like it's too big for El Al's carry-on requirements. It's in a hard case, would it be safe to check in as checked luggage?

I don't want to damage it. I'm not shipping any other big items with me, just two suitcases and a laptop bag. I'm trying to figure out how to take my guitar with me lol.