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MusicRadar deals of the week: Bag a whopping $499 off one of our favourite Alesis drum kits, as well as hundreds off Taylor, Gibson, and Gretsch guitars

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Welcome to MusicRadar's deals of the week! Get ready to dive into a treasure trove of fantastic offers on top-rated musical gear from across the internet. We curate a fresh batch of jaw-dropping discounts every week, so be sure to swing by regularly to catch the latest steals. 

Guitar Center's Strum As You Are sale is still in full swing and features a jaw-dropping up to 35% off a fantastic selection of acoustic guitars. With legendary names like Martin, Taylor, Epiphone, Yamaha, and Breedlove in the mix, now’s the perfect time to make that dream flattop yours - what are you waiting for?

Next, we swing over to Sweetwater, where you can snag up to 60% off drum gear. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned rhythm master, this deal is music to your ears, featuring top brands like Tama, Roland, Gretsch, and Ludwig. It’s the ultimate chance to elevate your drumming game to the next level. 

And for those who love a little character in their instruments, Musician's Friend has you covered with an incredible up to 70% off used gear! From guitars and amps to drums and DJ equipment, there’s a treasure trove of pre-loved gear just waiting for you. Musician's Friend is also offering up to 40% off a wide range of brand new electrics in the Guitar Month sale, too.  

Editor's picks

Taylor 214ce DLX: Save $200

Taylor 214ce DLX: Save $200
Designed in collaboration with Guitar Center, the Taylor 214ce DLX Sunset Blvd Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar honours the rich legacy of Sunset Boulevard and the flagship Guitar Center store - and right now you can save $200! 

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Gibson Les Paul Studio Session: Save $299!

Gibson Les Paul Studio Session: Save $299!
Looking for one of the most versatile guitars on the market? Well, look no further than the Gibson Les Paul Studio Session. Loaded with '57 Classic and '57 Classic Plus pickups, and versatile push/pull controls for coil-tapping, phase switching and pure bypass, the Les Paul Studio Session delivers a wide range of classic and modern tones. Save $299 at Musician's Friend. 

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Gretsch G5237TG Jet: Save $150

Gretsch G5237TG Jet: Save $150
Simply put, this limited-edition G5237TG Electromatic Jet FT is stunning. And thankfully, it has the sound and playability to match it's charming good looks. Save $150 at Musician's Friend. 

Alesis Strata Prime (expanded)
Alesis Strata Prime (expanded): was $4,998 now $4,499 at Sweetwater Sound

The Alesis Strata Prime Expanded Electronic Drum Set is as extra as it sounds - ‘expanded’ relates to the additional tom and cymbal you get in the box. This version is a seven-piece kit with 6 cymbals (hi-hat inclusive), and a supremely powerful touchscreen module with an incredible library of BFD-derived sounds and kits. For us, this is the be-all end-all e-drumming solution, with I/O to die for. Usually $4,998, this premium piece of kit has a generous $499 discount over at Sweetwater right now.

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How we choose our deals of the week

Here at MusicRadar, we are experts in our field, with many years of playing, creating and product testing between us. We live and breathe everything music gear-related, and we draw on this knowledge and experience of using products in live, recording and rehearsal scenarios when selecting the products for our deals.

Our mission is simple - to help you make the best buying decision, find the right gear at the right price, to make the best music you can.

For us to recommend a deal it has to be a product we rate that’s been reduced to a genuinely great price or part of a truly fantastic bundle. It’s also important that we only recommend retailers that we trust.

You can see more of our product recommendations in our buyer's guides and reviews.

Why you can trust our choices

Our editors and writers are all experienced musicians and experts in their fields. They have a deep understanding of the categories that they cover, which means that you can trust their choices when it comes to recommending products.

We pride ourselves on the independence, quality and reliability of our testing processes and the reviews it produces. It’s what has made us the world’s leading music-making publishing company. You can find more details on how we test some specific key product categories, but the principles apply across the board, rigorously assessing build quality, functionality, playability and, of course, sonic performance.

We cover a lot of the big sales events throughout the year, including Memorial Day, Black Friday, 4th of July sales and Amazon Prime Day, and we have a good view of which products are likely to receive the biggest discounts and when, the prices they’ve been in the past and which deals are genuinely worth a look.

Where are the best places to shop?

Online shopping is definitely a lot easier and more secure than it used to be, and we like to recommend a small handful of online retailers who have a sterling reputation and offer fantastic benefits like fuss-free returns, great customer service and, in some cases, full checks and setup of guitars before they are dispatched. So, all the deals we’ll recommend on this page are from retailers that tick these boxes.

What sort of deals should I look for?

Great deals come in all shapes and sizes. There are a few key types to look out for:

  • Single item - A single product with a great discount
  • Site-wide discounts - A single discount percentage on a large range of products across a site
  • Discount codes - Load your basket to a certain value and redeem a discount code for money off your basket contents
  • Added value deals - These include multi-buy discounts, or additional products or software for free when you buy certain items
Daryl Robertson
Daryl Robertson
Senior Deals Writer

I'm a Senior Deals Writer at MusicRadar, and I'm responsible for writing and maintaining buyer's guides on the site - but that's not all I do. As part of my role, I also scour the internet for the best deals I can find on gear and get hands-on with the products for reviews. My gear reviews have been published in prominent publications, including Total Guitar and Future Music magazine, as well as Guitar World.com. I've also had the privilege of interviewing everyone from Slash to Yungblud, as well as members of Sum 41, Foo Fighters, The Offspring, Fever 333 and many more. 

I have a massive passion for anything that makes a sound, particularly guitars, pianos, and recording equipment. In a previous life, I worked in music retail, giving advice on all aspects of music creation and selling everything from digital pianos to electric guitars, entire PA systems, and ukuleles. I'm also a fully qualified sound engineer who holds a first-class Bachelor's degree in Creative Sound Production from the University of Abertay and I have plenty of experience working in various venues around Scotland.

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