I've looked through 280+ musical instrument deals in the Prime Day sale - here's what's worth your hard-earned cash

Amazon caused quite a stir when they launched their Basics guitar pedal range, but they’ve also got patch cables on sale which are a much more enticing proposition for me. At $1.78 each, this six-pack of pancake-style cables is an amazing deal, and perfect if you need to top up your pedalboard with some low-cost cables. If you’ve got a ‘board you tend to use at home, then these are plenty durable enough to last a long time.

If you use a condenser microphone then a good quality stand is a must-have. Condensers are typically pretty heavy versus a dynamic mic, and this Rode PSA1+ is plenty robust enough to hold a weighty microphone at any angle you can imagine. Whether you like to have your mic hanging in from above or have it off to the side, this desktop-mounted mic stand will do a stellar job and you know coming from Rode it will stand the test of time, the same of which definitely can’t be said for a lot of the off-brand gear you find on Amazon.

If you’re the sort who typically plays with the same pick, you might be surprised at how much difference changing your gauge can make to your playing style. It’s a great way to freshen things up and rather than stabbing in the dark, grabbing something like this Dunlop Tortex Variety Pack could be just the primer you need to unlock some extra creativity. I like to switch picks regularly as I play across quite a few different genres, and I find it a really stimulating way to make a big change without spending loads. At just 0.62 cents each, these picks are an absolute steal in the Prime day sale.

Okay so it’s not the sexiest buy, but a music stand can be a surprisingly useful tool for any kind of musician. I use one for rehearsals as it allows me to have my setlist and notes in front of me which is good prep for when I play live. At home you can use one for various things, whether it’s holding headphones or even putting pedals on for easy access while sitting down. It’s down to just $32 in the Big Deal Days sale and I’ve noticed these are already selling pretty quickly, so you’ll want to move fast to get hold of this one.

Arguably one of the most popular MIDI keyboards ever made, the Akai MPK Mini MK3 has got a cool $20 reduction in the Prime Day sale, making it a great option for the producer after their first MIDI controller. It features 25 decent-sized keys, and eight drum pads similar to those you’d find on the legendary MPC. It also now comes with Native Kontrol Standard integration, meaning you can instantly hook it up to instruments in Massive and other NI software.

If you’re still chaining your pedals together on the floor then this is the deal for you. The Donner Pedal Board is low cost and it includes an integrated power supply which saves you having to buy and fit one separately. The wooden sides give it a classier look than your average all-black construction, and it includes a carry bag so you can take it to rehearsals or shows. For guitarists looking for their first pedalboard, this is an awesome deal with $20 knocked off the regular price.