5 Best Travel Electric Guitars – Take Your Music Everywhere!

This is a fantastic model which offers some totally unique features when compared to other travel guitars. You’ll struggle to find a full-scale guitar that has the capacity to fold up, but this does exactly that.

This is the perfect guitar for someone who wants to take their instrument out and about with them, and even take it on flights without having to pay for extra luggage capacity. We didn’t think it was really possible to make a removable neck work for a guitar, but this absolutely does the job.

What stands out?

• We really like the tone that this guitar creates, and it can rival some of the bigger brands on the market. The fact that it weighs just 6.8 lbs, and comes with a backpack case means it is super simple to take out with you. On top of that, it has a headless tuning system so there is no need to worry about the lack of headstock.

What cons did we manage to find?

• It’s hard to find too much fault with this instrument but it can be a fiddly task to get the neck back on the guitar properly and make sure you do it in a way that doesn’t encourage any sort of fret buzz. It’s also fair to say that this is a little on the expensive side so probably better for professionals.

We were impressed by this guitar, made from one solid piece of maple. We also think it looks pretty fantastic, and makes for a great talking point.

The ULE BKM is a good model for those who want to play either standing (it has the option to connect a strap) and it is arguably the easiest of the instruments to play while sitting down. Some of these instruments can be hard to play on your lap as the smaller size makes it difficult to rest there, but this is not the case with the Traveler Guitar.

What do we love it for?

• We like that this guitar comes from a brand whose focus and dedication is on creating a portable product. They have clearly thought through every aspect of the design. The fact that you can play it on your lap or with a strap on-stage is a bonus. The tone is reliable, with maple tonewood doing a great job.

What were we disappointed with?

• This is an incredibly lightweight guitar, which is a good thing in many respects but also comes with its disadvantages. We wouldn’t want to drop this guitar for fear it would break. On top of this, you should definitely consider the fact that it might be tough to get a stable tone and setup out of such a light instrument.

You can see why a lot of musicians who take their guitar very seriously opt for the Steinberger. As well as being a great travel guitar it has a lot of options when it comes to pickups and a maple design.

The fretboard is made of rosewood and a maple neck give this a very professional feel in a compact design. There’s a locking tremolo, and multiple pickups which you can choose between to tailor your sound. For the serious musician who wants to create a tailored guitar tone then this is a great option, though some have advised replacing the pickups if you want the most professional sound.

What are its best features?

• We liked the fact that this guitar opens up many possibilities when it comes to tone, and you can customize the setup pretty easily to get the exact sort of sound you’re looking for, including using the humbucker pickup for a rockier sound.

What could be improved?

• Though there’s nothing wrong with the tone of the pickup per-se, we think that you could create a sound with a bit more bite. Many users experiment with the pickups and a slight upgrade can turn this into a next-level travel guitar, perfect for gigging.

This incredibly lightweight guitar is full scale but comes with a travel bag, and it is also great for playing on-the-go due to some little tech features adding a whole lot of convenience.

We think it makes perfect sense to use this guitar if you are the sort of person who wants an instrument for privately practicing on the go. The inbuilt headphone amp means that you can simply connect your headphones and enjoy listening in private to your own playing, which is ideal for those who are using it for lessons or just to brush up on their skills without a huge instrument.

Why did it make our list?

• As well as the fact that this is lightweight but still relatively sturdy, we really like the headphone amp, which means you can practice without affecting anyone else and play on the go with absolute ease. It also comes with a convenient gig bag to protect it, and you can take this instrument on an airline, for instance.

What is not ideal about it?

• We did find a couple of downsides to this instrument. The tuning stability wasn’t great, and in fact it is not as good as the other other Traveler guitars we used. Hard to explain. On top of that, we did find that it was a little bit prone to some fret buzz which can be annoying if you want to use it to perform.

There is a lot to like about this instrument, with a really fascinating design that people might think is not likely to produce a good tone, but it really does the job for a portable guitar.

This is a good model for anyone looking for durability. The Asmuse Foldable Travel Headless Electric Guitar has some really cool and inventive design features which we really like, including the fact that it is USB connectable. This shows that this is a guitar built with modern functionality and considerations. For the modern player who doesn’t mind straying a little from the traditional, this can give you an excellent option.

What are our favorite features?

• Like some of the other options we really liked the fact that this product has a folding body so it is super easy to take out and about with you. It’s also got the headphone amp inbuilt, though this does need to be recharged. The headless design does a decent job of remaining in tune, also. Whether it’s silent practice or loud gigging, this guitar can handle it.

What could be better?

• In spite of the actual guitar being very durable, some of the parts feel a little flimsy and may need replacing. For instance, there is a tray for holding picks that could easily become damaged or broken as it feels flimsy. Some of the switches also seem like they could get a little stuck, meaning extra maintenance.