Best Travel Guitars 2025

Top-rated travel guitars 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

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Best Travel Guitars

PRICE RANGES: Under $300 Under $500 Under $800

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Travel For Practice For Camping For Small Spaces For Backup Guitar For Convenient Playing

BRANDS: Journey Instruments Traveler Guitar Harley Benton

Journey Instruments OE990BK Travel El. Guitar BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Journey Instruments OE990BK Travel El. Guitar BK

by Journey Instruments

Travel Convenient Playing Camping

Key Feature:

• Convenient for small living spaces

✓ PROS

• Extremely portable and compact
• Usually more affordable

✗ CONS

• Limited volume and projection
• May feel different from full-size

Journey Instruments OE990BK Travel El. Guitar BKElectric Travel GuitarCollapsibleBody: PoplarTop: flamed...

⭐ 5.0/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 556598

$549

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Journey Instruments OE990BL Travel El. Guitar FB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Journey Instruments OE990BL Travel El. Guitar FB

by Journey Instruments

Travel Convenient Playing Practice

Key Feature:

• Convenient for small living spaces

✓ PROS

• Extremely portable and compact
• Usually more affordable

✗ CONS

• Compromised tone quality
• Not suitable for performance

Journey Instruments OE990BL Travel El. Guitar FBTravel Electric GuitarCollapsibleBody: PoplarTop: flamed...

⭐ 4.8/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 556596

$549

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Journey Instruments OF882C Acacia Acoustic - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Journey Instruments OF882C Acacia Acoustic

by Journey Instruments

Practice Camping Convenient Playing

Key Feature:

• Convenient for small living spaces

✓ PROS

• Usually more affordable
• Extremely portable and compact

✗ CONS

• May have tuning stability issues
• May feel different from full-size

Journey Instruments OF882C Acacia AcousticTravel Steel-String GuitarStylised 00 body shapeAssembly and disassembly in...

⭐ 4.8/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 539590

$934

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Traveler Guitar Ultra Light Acoustic AB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Traveler Guitar Ultra Light Acoustic AB

by Traveler Guitar

Travel Backup Guitar Small Spaces

Key Feature:

• Usually more affordable

✓ PROS

• Usually more affordable
• Great practice instrument

✗ CONS

• May have tuning stability issues
• Not suitable for performance

Traveler Guitar Ultra Light Acoustic ABSteel-String Travel Guitar with PickupTotal length: 711 mmMaple bodyNeck-Thru:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 506454

$329

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Traveler Guitar Escape Mark III Steel BK Satin - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Traveler Guitar Escape Mark III Steel BK Satin

by Traveler Guitar

Backup Guitar Camping Small Spaces

Key Feature:

• Extremely portable and compact

✓ PROS

• Great practice instrument
• Convenient for small living spaces

✗ CONS

• Compromised tone quality
• Not suitable for performance

Traveler Guitar Escape Mark III Steel BK SatinAcoustic Electric Travel GuitarBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 587251

$505

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Traveler Guitar Escape Mark III Nylon Natural - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Traveler Guitar Escape Mark III Nylon Natural

by Traveler Guitar

Travel Practice Camping

Key Feature:

• Great practice instrument

✓ PROS

• Extremely portable and compact
• Convenient for small living spaces

✗ CONS

• Not suitable for performance
• Limited volume and projection

Traveler Guitar Escape Mark III Nylon NaturalAcoustic Electric Travel GuitarBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 598538

$505

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Journey Instruments OEB990BK Travel Bass BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Journey Instruments OEB990BK Travel Bass BK

by Journey Instruments

Convenient Playing Practice Travel

Key Feature:

• Extremely portable and compact

✓ PROS

• Great practice instrument
• Extremely portable and compact

✗ CONS

• Compromised tone quality
• May feel different from full-size

Journey Instruments OEB990BK Travel Bass BKDismountable Travel Electric Bass with backpackBody: solid poplarNeck:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 593143

$582

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Furch LJ 10-MM Mahogany Little Jane - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Furch LJ 10-MM Mahogany Little Jane

by Furch

Small Spaces Travel Practice

Key Feature:

• Perfect for travel and camping

✓ PROS

• Great practice instrument
• Extremely portable and compact

✗ CONS

• May feel different from full-size
• Limited volume and projection

Furch LJ-10MM Mahogany Little JaneTravel Guitar / Folding GuitarLittle Jane ModelTop: solid mahoganyBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 582656

$1,429

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Journey Instruments OE990CB Travel El. Guitar CB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Journey Instruments OE990CB Travel El. Guitar CB

by Journey Instruments

Travel Camping Backup Guitar

Key Feature:

• Perfect for travel and camping

✓ PROS

• Usually more affordable
• Extremely portable and compact

✗ CONS

• Limited volume and projection
• Compromised tone quality

Journey Instruments OE990CB Travel El. Guitar CBElectric Travel GuitarCollapsibleBody: PoplarTop: flamed...

⭐ 4.7/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 556601

$549

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Martin Guitar Steel String Backpacker Guitar - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.6/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Martin Guitar Steel String Backpacker Guitar

by Martin Guitar

Travel Convenient Playing Camping

Key Feature:

• Great practice instrument

✓ PROS

• Perfect for travel and camping
• Convenient for small living spaces

✗ CONS

• Limited volume and projection
• May have tuning stability issues

Martin Guitar Steel String Backpacker GuitarSteel-String Travel GuitarTop: Solid SpruceBack and sides: SapeleNeck:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 556447

$417

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Furch Pioneer-EM a - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.8/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Furch Pioneer-EM a

by Furch

Travel Camping Practice

Key Feature:

• Extremely portable and compact

✓ PROS

• Usually more affordable
• Extremely portable and compact

✗ CONS

• May have tuning stability issues
• May feel different from full-size

Furch Pioneer-EMTravel Acoustic GuitarWith cutawayTop: Solid Engelmann spruceBack and sides: Solid MahoganyNeck:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 602097

$934

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Traveler Guitar Ultra Light Acoustic Maple - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.8/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Traveler Guitar Ultra Light Acoustic Maple

by Traveler Guitar

Travel Practice Convenient Playing

Key Feature:

• Great practice instrument

✓ PROS

• Extremely portable and compact
• Usually more affordable

✗ CONS

• Not suitable for performance
• May feel different from full-size

Traveler Guitar Ultra Light Acoustic MapleSteel-String Travel Guitar with PickupTotal length: 711 mmMaple...

⭐ 4.8/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 506450

$329

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Journey Instruments OEB990B Travel Bass BP - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.4/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Journey Instruments OEB990B Travel Bass BP

by Journey Instruments

Convenient Playing Camping Backup Guitar

Key Feature:

• Extremely portable and compact

✓ PROS

• Extremely portable and compact
• Convenient for small living spaces

✗ CONS

• May have tuning stability issues
• Limited volume and projection

Journey Instruments OEB990B Travel Bass BPElectric BassBody: PoplarNeck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodFingerboard radius:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 592839

$582

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Flight Mini Bass TBL Solid Body - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.5/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Flight Mini Bass TBL Solid Body

by Flight

Backup Guitar Travel Convenient Playing

Key Feature:

• Convenient for small living spaces

✓ PROS

• Perfect for travel and camping
• Usually more affordable

✗ CONS

• May have tuning stability issues
• Not suitable for performance

Flight Mini Bass TBL Solid BodyMini Electric BassType: solid bodyTop: quilted mapleBody: solid mahoganyNeck: roasted...

⭐ 4.5/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 568764

$329

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Furch LJ 10-MM EAS-VTC Little Jane - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.9/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Furch LJ 10-MM EAS-VTC Little Jane

by Furch

Practice Convenient Playing Travel

Key Feature:

• Extremely portable and compact

✓ PROS

• Extremely portable and compact
• Perfect for travel and camping

✗ CONS

• May have tuning stability issues
• Not suitable for performance

Furch LJ 10-MM EAS-VTC Little JaneTravel Guitar with PickupTop: Solid mahoganyBack and sides: Solid mahoganyNeck:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 614672

$1,759

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How to Choose the Best Travel Guitars

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced travel guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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Best Travel Guitars 2025

Journey Instruments OE990BK Travel El. Guitar BK

Journey Instruments OE990BL Travel El. Guitar FB

Journey Instruments OF882C Acacia Acoustic

Traveler Guitar Ultra Light Acoustic AB

Traveler Guitar Escape Mark III Steel BK Satin

Traveler Guitar Escape Mark III Nylon Natural

Journey Instruments OEB990BK Travel Bass BK

Furch LJ 10-MM Mahogany Little Jane

Journey Instruments OE990CB Travel El. Guitar CB

Martin Guitar Steel String Backpacker Guitar

Furch Pioneer-EM a

Traveler Guitar Ultra Light Acoustic Maple

Journey Instruments OEB990B Travel Bass BP

Flight Mini Bass TBL Solid Body

Furch LJ 10-MM EAS-VTC Little Jane

How to Choose the Best Travel Guitars

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying travel guitars ?

How much should I spend on travel guitars ?

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