Weekly savings on musical instruments: save $1,200 on a Boss synth guitar, receive a $800 discount on a 7-string Music Man, and enjoy attractive discounts for World String Change Day.
Welcome back to this week's guide on the sickest deals in the realm of guitar gear! It seems we're hanging on to the afterglow of Memorial Day sales, with Prime Day just around the corner - but fret not, for there's still a treasure trove of discounts up for grabs!
Let's kick things off with a wicked deal from Guitar Center - they're offering a whopping 25% off a multitude of D'Addario XS coated strings! Whether you need acoustic or electric options, clear your calendar, because you'll want to take advantage of this deal and stock up on them fresh strings! If it's been a while since you changed yours, this is an ideal excuse to get 'em changed.
Our next stop is Musician's Friend, where the sale of the month on electric guitars, amps, and pedals carries on - and trust me, they've got some genuine gems ready for ya. Keep your eyes peeled for eye-popping reductions on Fender, Gibson, and Ernie Ball Music Man guitars.
Over at Fender's official store, you'll still find savings of up to 20% on guitars and basses. Whether you're in the market for an MIA or MIM Fender guitar or bass, there's plenty to choose from. Even the already budget-friendly Hammertone pedals are still discounted, so check 'em out if you're lookin' to beef up your pedalboard on a budget.
Sweetwater has just the thing for drummers hidden up their sleeves - a massive 60% off, no less! If you pass the link over to your bandmate, they'll be happy as a clam. I've spotted some fresh deals landing on Sweetwater's deals page too, including huge price cuts on ESP LTD and Guild guitars.
So, what's the lowdown on this week's deals? Here's our take:
- D'Addario XS Nickel Coated 3 Pack: Was $63.99 - Now $48.99 at Guitar Center - Fair warning, you only have a week left to snag this deal!
- Boss Eurus GS-1: Was $2,499.99 - Now $1,599.99 at Sweetwater Sound - This synth guitar looks like a regular one, but it's got a secret weapon - a built-in polyphonic synth engine. With a $900 discount, it's well worth a look.
- Ernie Ball Music Man Kaizen 7-string: Was $4,599 - Now $3,399 at Musician's Friend - Tosin Abasi, shred-legend, designed this beauty, and it boasts a contoured body, a multi-scale neck, and Steinberger gearless locking tuners. With an $800 reduction, that premium is justified.
- Fender Hammertone Space Delay: Was $129.99 - Now $89.99 at Fender - Tape delays are a modern guitarist's best friend, and this budget pedal captures the sound just right. At under $100, it's a fantastic value buy.
- Pigtronix Moon Pool Tremvelope Phaser: Was $279 - Now $134.95 on Reverb - If you're into used gear and want to save some cash, look no further. This pedal is nearly half-price and in mint condition. With a blend of tremolo and phaser sounds, it'll take your tones to new heights.
Guitar sales to shop
- Amazon: Money off accessories
- Fender Play: 50% off annual
- Gear4Music: Clearance deals
- Guitar Center - Save up to 35%
- Guitar Tricks: 1 month for $1
- IK Multimedia: $200 off ToneMAX
- Musician’s Friend: Up to 40% off
- Plugin Boutique: Discounts on plugins
- Positive Grid: Save on Spark
- PMT: Discounts up to 50%
- Reverb: Up to 66% off sale
- Sweetwater: Epic pedal deals
- Thomann: Last-minute deals
- TrueFire: Save 60% on lessons
- Waves: Buy two, get one free
How we curate our deals of the week
We're the experts in all things guitar-related, with years of playtime and product testing under our belt. We're as dedicated to finding you the right gear at the best prices as you are to finding the perfect tone. Our recommendations are based on the gear we rate and appreciate, and only if we believe they offer genuine value or are part of fantastic bundles. We recommend retailers where you'll have a hassle-free shopping experience.
For us to recommend a deal, it must be a product we believe in that's a fantastic price or part of a killer bundle.
Why trust our choices
We spend our days and nights scouring guitar retailers for the best deals, especially during major sales events like Memorial Day and Black Friday. We've got a good idea of which products are likely to receive the biggest discounts and at what times, which informs our weekly selections.
Best places to shop
Online shopping is easier, safer, and more convenient than ever, and we like to recommend a few online retailers with stellar reputations and benefits like easy returns, great customer service, and inspections of guitars before they're dispatched. Always verify the retailer offering the deal.
Types of deals to look for
Great deals come in various shapes and sizes:
- Single item: A single discounted item
- Site-wide discounts: A single discount percentage on a wide range of products
- Discount codes: Redemption for money off your basket contents when you reach a specific amount
- Bonus deals: Multi-buy discounts, or extra products or software for free when you buy certain items
Stay tuned for next week's edition of our deals of the week, where we'll bring more incredible savings for your guitar gear adventures!
Overall
For the week of June 14, 2023, we don't have specific data available, but these current and recent trends should give you a sense of common patterns and retailer behaviors:
Major Guitar Gear Retailers: Current and Recent Deals
Guitar Center & Musician's Friend- Guitar Center: Currently running a 25% off D'Addario XS strings sale, along with weekly deals such as savings of $1,200 on a Boss synth guitar and $800 off a 7-string Music Man[1].- Musician's Friend: Often shares promotions with Guitar Center and may offer some unique deals during the holidays and special events[1].
Sweetwater- Sweetwater: Skipped the annual Memorial Day sale, but regularly features discounts of up to 50% on pedals and amplifiers, and ongoing weekly specials[2].
Fender- Fender: No current sales highlighted, but typically offers seasonal discounts and occasional artist bundles[3].
Reverb- Reverb: Frequently offers "Daily Deals" and deal listings from sellers. Check the homepage or "Deals" sections for the most up-to-date information[4].
Additional Notable Deals and Retailers
- Solo Guitars: Offers discounts of up to 75% with June 2025 promo codes, including deals like a 5% off code (SOLO5OFF) and up to $150 off guitars for new and existing customers[5].
- Valiant Guitars: Discounts of 15-25% off guitars in post-NAMM stock are available in the "IN STOCK" section, with specific items updated regularly[6].
- Blues City Music: Features boutique guitars, amps, and effects, with new stock of Dean and Mesa/Boogie gear. Deals may be limited, but check for in-stock items[7].
Summary Table
| Retailer | Notable Deals/Offers | Details/Notes ||---------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|| Guitar Center | 25% off D'Addario XS strings, Boss, Music Man | Weekly specials - limited time sales[1] || Musician’s Friend | Shared sales with Guitar Center | Check site for unique deals[1] || Sweetwater | Up to 50% off pedals, amps | Skipped Memorial Day sale, but offers weekly discounts[2]|| Fender | No current sales listed | Look for seasonal promos || Reverb | N/A | Visit site for "Daily Deals" and seller offers || Solo Guitars | 5% off, up to $150 off guitars | Up to 75% off with select codes[5] || Valiant Guitars | 15–25% off guitars (in-stock, post-NAMM) | Check the "IN STOCK" section[6] || Blues City Music | New Dean, Mesa/Boogie gear, limited stock deals | Boutique and custom gear available[7] |
For more current information, always check each retailer’s official website or sign up for their newsletters.
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- Explore the enticing discount of 25% off D'Addario XS coated strings available at Guitar Center but hurry, this deal ends soon.
- The sale of the month at Musician's Friend consists of electric guitars, amps, and pedals with significant reductions on Fender, Gibson, and Ernie Ball Music Man guitars.
- At Fender's official store, find savings of up to 20% on guitars and basses, including the already budget-friendly Hammertone pedals.
- Sweetwater is offering drummers a massive 60% off, with fresh deals landing on Sweetwater's deals page as well, such as huge price cuts on ESP LTD and Guild guitars.
- A stellar deal can be found on Sweetwater Sound where the Boss Eurus GS-1 synth guitar, originally priced at $2,499.99, is now discounted to $1,599.99.
- The Ernie Ball Music Man Kaizen 7-string, designed by Tosin Abasi, is available at Musician's Friend with an $800 reduction, bringing the price down from $4,599 to $3,399.
- The budget-friendly Fender Hammertone Space Delay pedal, typically priced at $129.99, can be found at Fender for just $89.99, offering a fantastic value buy for modern guitarists.
