"i bought a new guitar, and...

Jimmy, you ever try one of those Vox Amplugs? Super cool devices that enable you to play, plugged in, pretty much anywhere. I keep two of 'em with me at work. One is an 80s metal lead tone and the other is an AC30 sim. All analog, very authentic. And since I have no interest in buying an actual AC30, I figure Vox's take on their own amp is good enough for me. I got that one used for $15. Check 'em out. I used to haul around a Boss pedal board for headphone jamming but, not any more.