Originally Posted by: sixties_kidAnybody travel and take their guitars with?

All the time. I typically take a cheap Fender Squire. Lately, it's this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83h7C8P734A

And a micro amp. I have two: a Marshall & a Fender.

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MS2/
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MiniToneM/

There are some neat headphone options available these days, too!

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/amPlugTwin
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/amPhoneAC30

So, a cheap electric & a micro amp or headphones that fits in the gig bag & you're good to go.

Since you travel with a laptop, there is a whole other world of playing, practicing & recording options.

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/AmpliTube3/

Hope this helps. Have guitar, will travel. :)