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August 9, 2026
Want to Be a Better Musician?
Every musician knows the key to mastering an instrument is countless hours of practice. But with all of our daily obligations pulling us away from our gear, it can be hard to dedicate the time it takes to really craft a solid sound. Stop letting life get in the way of you and your music, and turn any place into your practice space. Grab the gear you can take with you and pull it out whenever you have a spare minute. From travel guitars and basses to battery-powered amps, compact DJ controllers, and field recorders, this guide has everything you need to travel anywhere, without missing a beat.
Guitar and Bass
From scales to solos, perfecting your sound starts with getting your fingers on the frets as often as possible. Since your full-sized axe is too big to always be by your side, we put together a list of some of our favorite compact options. These guitars and basses offer a great sound at a fraction of the size, making it easy for you to throw one on your back and hit the road.
Alvarez AP66 Parlor Acoustic Guitar
$489.99
- 8 payments of$61.25/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$81.66/mo
Martin LX1 Little Martin Acoustic Guitar (with Gig Bag)
$449.99
- 8 payments of$56.25/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$75.00/mo
Gretsch G5021WPE Rancher Penguin Parlor Acoustic-Electric Guitar
$579.99
- 8 payments of$68.71/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$91.61/mo
Comes in 4 Colors
Alvarez Delta DeLite Grand Concert Acoustic Guitar (with Gig Bag)
$459.99
- 8 payments of$57.50/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$76.66/mo
Yamaha JR1 FG-Series 3/4-Size Acoustic Guitar (with Gig Bag)
$189.99
- No Credit Check6 payments of$31.66/mo
Battery-Powered Amps
What's an electric guitar without an amp? Get a better sense of how that new melody or lick will sound -- without lugging around cumbersome gear or searching for an outlet -- by plugging into one of these battery-powered amps. Dialing in that fresh tone you've been looking for has never been more convenient.
Fishman Loudbox Mini Charge Battery-Powered Acoustic Guitar Combo Amplifier with Bluetooth (60 Watts)
$549.95
- 8 payments of$68.74/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$91.66/mo
Positive Grid Spark MINI Portable Guitar Amplifier
$199.00
- No Credit Check6 payments of$33.17/mo
Comes in 2 Colors
Positive Grid Spark GO Smart Guitar Amplifier
$149.00
- No Credit Check6 payments of$24.83/mo
Comes in 2 Colors
Portable Beatmaking and DJ Gear
Build beats, create samples, and try out new mixes on the fly with this portable, battery-powerable DJ gear. Once you've got your tracks down, toss all this gear in your backpack and you're ready to go.
Akai MPC Sample Music Production Workstation
$399.00
- 8 payments of$49.88/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$66.50/mo
AlphaTheta Chordcat Groovebox
$329.00
- 8 payments of$41.13/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$54.83/mo
Numark Mixstream Pro Go Battery-Powered Standalone DJ System/Controller
$839.00
- 12 payments of$69.92/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$139.83/mo
iOS Recording
Inspiration can hit at any time -- be prepared to track your ideas as they come. Just attach one of these microphones or interfaces to your iPhone, iPad, or laptop, and start tracking. If you have an older iOS device with a Lightning port, look for a microphone with a Lightning connector or use Apple's Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter.
Zoom iQ7 Compact iOS Lightning Mid-Side Condenser Microphone
$99.99
- No Credit Check6 payments of$16.66/mo
IK Multimedia iRig Pro I/O USB and iOS Audio/MIDI Interface
$169.99
- No Credit Check6 payments of$28.33/mo
Rode VideoMic Me-C+ Directional Microphone for USB-C Mobile Devices
$79.00
- No Credit Check4 payments of$19.75/mo
Battery-Powered PA Systems
Go outside and play! Battery-powered PA speakers give you the flexibility to practice and perform anywhere, even when there's no power. These speakers are meant to be toted around from gig to gig, with XLR-1/4" inputs so you can easily plug in mics or instruments.
Bose S1 Pro+ Portable Bluetooth Speaker System
$699.00
- 12 payments of$58.25/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$116.50/mo
Comes in 2 Quantities
QSC CB10 Compact 2-Way Battery-Powered Loudspeaker
$799.99
- 12 payments of$66.67/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$133.33/mo
Electro-Voice EVERSE 8 Battery-Powered PA Speaker
$799.00
- 12 payments of$66.58/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$133.17/mo
Comes in 2 Quantities, 2 Colors
Mackie Thump GO Portable Battery-Powered Speaker
$399.99
- 8 payments of$50.00/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$66.66/mo