Cyber Monday guitar deals 2025: All the info you need ahead of the big day and our expert pick of the guitar offers live right now

Cyber Monday guitar deals 2025: All the info you need ahead of the big day and our expert pick of the guitar offers live right now
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Cyber Monday guitar deals 2025: All the info you need ahead of the big day and our expert pick of the guitar offers live right now

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2. Editor's picks
3. FAQs

Cyber Monday is right around the corner, and it will be here before you know it, so it's time to get prepared for the biggest shopping event of the year!

Here at MusicRadar, we've been tracking and covering the Cyber Monday guitar deals for a number of years, and we know all the best places to look and which deals represent the best value for money for guitarists.

Over the last few days, the internet has already been flooded with amazing offers on guitar gear, well ahead of Black Friday. Sweetwater has just gone live with its full Black Friday sale, up to 80% off, while Guitar Center is offering 40% off a range of major instrument brands. And with Thomann dropping some bumper Cyber Week early deals, it's safe to say that the savings are already here, earlier than ever before.

We genuinely believe that this year is the best we've ever seen - so if you're on the hunt for a bargain, you've come to the right place.

Shop Sweetwater’s Cyber Week sale
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Shop Sweetwater’s Cyber Week sale
Sweetwater is delivering Cyber Week savings to guitar players, with big discounts applied across over 5,000 items from brands including Fender, Squier, PRS, Ibanez, Gibson, Yamaha, Neural DSP, Line 6 and loads more.

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Cyber Monday guitar deals: Quick links

🥇 Editor's picks

Epiphone Jeff Beck 1954 Les Paul Oxblood
Save 20%
Epiphone Jeff Beck 1954 Les Paul Oxblood: was $1,222 now $979 at Thomann

Inspired by the most expensive Les Paul of all time, the Epiphone version of Jeff Beck's famous 1954 Oxblood Les Paul comes in at a fraction of the price. Add in a further 20% discount from Thomann, and this guitar may be the perfect fit for someone looking to channel the spirit of the legend himself.

Fender Player II Stratocaster
Save 30% ($252)
Fender Player II Stratocaster: was $839.99 now $587.99 at Fender

With a gigantic $252 reduction taking the price down to well below the $600 mark, this Limited Edition Player II Stratocaster is an absolutely stonking deal. It’s the lowest price I’ve seen a Player II guitar going for, so if you’re after a super playable and versatile instrument that punches above its weight then this is a great deal to go for. In my Player II Stratocaster review I gave it four and a half stars out of five, praising the vintage tone of the Alnico pickups, the return of rosewood fingerboards, and the effortlessly playable modern ‘C’ profile neck.

Read more: Fender Player II Stratocaster review

Guitar Tricks: Black Friday bundle, $899 $99

Guitar Tricks: Black Friday bundle, $899 $99
Right now you can score the best-value offer of the year on our number one online lessons platform for guitarists. For only $99, you'll get a full access subscription, plus a fantastic beginner bundle, including a custom lesson plan, a beginner bootcamp, the 100 Essential Licks series, a guitar setup guide and loads more. For the full package you'd usually pay $899, but all this works out at just $8.25 per month. Can you put a price on quality education? Actually, you can when it's this cheap.

Boss Katana 50 Gen 3
#1 practice amp
Save 18% ($64.36)
Boss Katana 50 Gen 3: was $349.99 now $285.63 at Amazon

Boss’ Katana 50 is the new benchmark for modern practice amplifiers. It’s got more juice than a Sicilian lemon, more tone than 80s Schwarzenegger, and more versatility than Matthew McConaughey – thanks to its unbelievably-good digital modeling technology, including a Tube Logic modeling system that adds realistic valve-y feel to your chosen tone. Throw in some serious connectivity and you’ve got a beginner-friendly workhorse that’ll see you right through to thousand-cap venues. Read our 4.5-star review.

Boss Instrument Cable Bundle
Save 20% ($10)
Boss Instrument Cable Bundle: was $49.99 now $39.99 at Musician's Friend

It might not be as exciting as a new guitar or pedal, but quality guitar cables are a must for any guitarist. Over at the Musician's Friend early Black Friday sale, we spotted this Boss Instrument/Patch cable bundle with a nice $10 discount. It features a single instrument cable and two patch cables, making it a great buy for guitarists who need to stock up for less.

Line 6 25th Anniversary DL4 MkII
Line 6 25th Anniversary DL4 MkII: was $299 now $179.99 at Reverb

The Line 6 DL4 MkII is the second iteration of a hugely popular digital modelling delay and looper workstation, and better than the first in practically every way. There’s an XLR-in for vocals, MIDI in, out and thru for digital control, a micro-SD slot for extended memory, USB-C connectivity, new delay models and even a secret reverb mode. This is the 25th Anniversary edition, which trades mint green for a sterling silver colorway (and comes with some limited-edition merch to boot). It’s usually $300, but Reverb’s Black Friday deals continue to confound; you can get it with a huge $120 off. Read our 5-star review.

PRS SE NF3
Save 20% ($160)
PRS SE NF3: was $799 now $639 at Guitar Center

You can save $160 off the PRS SE NF3 list price at Guitar Center right now. The model brought something genuinely new to the S-style table, with its unique Narrowfield hum-canceling pickups and 25” scale-length – and was described as coming “dangerously close” to the firm’s hallowed US builds. Use the saving to make some minor mods and you’ll have a serious player on your hands...

Squier Mini Stratocaster
Bargain Buy
Save 15% ($30)
Squier Mini Stratocaster: was $199 now $169 at Musician's Friend

This mini Stratocaster is a great buy for the new guitar player, or just someone who wants a good quality travel electric. The small scale makes it ideal for younger children, adults with smaller hands, or anyone who prefers the compact feel of a short-scale guitar. With a sweet $30 off the price at Musician's Friend, it's a great buy for beginner guitar players.

Epiphone Les Paul Custom P-90
Save 19% ($150)
Epiphone Les Paul Custom P-90: was $799 now $649 at Guitar Center

With everybody raving about the new Oasis guitars, this Epiphone Les Paul Custom P-90 caught my eye over at Guitar Center. It's got a hefty $150 discount, and the black and gold aesthetic with dual P-90 pickups gives it a look not too dissimilar to Noel's new guitar, for much less money.

Xvive U2 Wireless System
Bargain Buy
Save 29% ($45)
Xvive U2 Wireless System: was $154.99 now $109.99 at Musician's Friend

Guitar wireless systems used to be crazy expensive, so this deal on the Xvive U2 Wireless System is a great reminder of just how far we've come in terms of the technology. With a $45 reduction at Musican's Friend, this wireless kit is superb value for money, and the freeing feeling of doing away with cables is a convenience that all guitarists really need to experience.

Universal Audio Guitar Amp Bundle
Software Savings
Save 67% ($200)
Universal Audio Guitar Amp Bundle: was $299 now $99 at uaudio.com

At half price over at the official UA website, the UAD Guitar Amp Bundle is a stunning deal for players who use an audio interface or like to record their playing. It includes four iconic guitar amps, including a trio of the most recorded amps ever with models on the Fender Deluxe Reverb, Marshall Plexi, and the Vox AC30 included. You also get the Woodrow 55 which is based on a Fender Tweed amp.

Cyber Monday guitar deals FAQ

Best electric guitars

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When will the Cyber Monday guitar deals land?

2025's Cyber Monday guitar deals will officially rear their heads on Monday, 1st of December, 3 days after Black Friday. Leaving less than a month between then and Christmas Day, it's probably the best time to load up on Christmas presents for the special guitarist in your life.

The events of previous years tell us that December 2nd isn't the only day you can get some ridiculous savings. Many of the best deals will crop up in the weeks leading up to Cyber Weekend - some as early as mid-October - and many deals will still be on offer leading up to Christmas Day.

If a bargain is what you're after during this Black Friday/Cyber Monday period, then you'd better keep your eyes and ears peeled at all times. Deals will be launched at random times of the day - or night - so it's worth keeping an eye on your favourite retailers to make sure you get what you're after.

What Cyber Monday guitar deals should I expect?

We'll be keeping a close eye on the biggest guitar retailers throughout the next few months. Based on what we saw last year, the Guitar Center Cyber Monday deals, Sweetwater Cyber Monday sales, and Musician's Friend Cyber Monday deals brought about some killer offers for guitarists - so we'll be looking to those retailers for some of the best deals on electric and acoustic guitars, guitar audio interfaces, guitar amps, effects pedals and guitar accessories.

When it comes to electric guitars, Cyber Monday is one of the best opportunities to pick up an absolute steal. Last year, we were inundated with deals on the ever-popular Fender Player Series Stratocaster from Guitar Center, and Musician's Friend knocked a bundle off some of the best metal guitars and tasty valve combos. We'll be expecting some very similar (and hopefully even better) deals this year from Guitar Center and Musician's Friend.

For those who wanted to do a bit of home recording, the best place to look was definitely Positive Grid - who knocked a lofty 50% off the price of their BIAS FX 2 and AMP 2 software. Generous, eh? Again, we're expecting to see some major discounts this year.

For the pedal nerds among us, we're expecting some big savings on brands like Boss, JHS, Line 6, MXR and Digitech, if last year's deals are anything to go by.

We've been covering Cyber Monday guitar deals for a long time now, so you can rest assured that we'll be scouring the web, scouting out the best deals on all the guitar gear you can dream of, and sharing them with you right here first.

Which sites are best for guitar deals on Cyber Monday?

It's fair to say we have a lot of experience when it comes to shopping for guitars, amps, pedals and accessories - and not just on Cyber Monday. Now, while there are a myriad of music retailers out there, we only recommend the shops and sites we trust and have had experience dealing with personally.

For us, on Cyber Monday there are a small handful of places that we would point you towards and it's a mix of retailers and manufacture's own sites.

In the US, we highly recommend checking out the likes of Guitar Center, Musician's Friend, Sweetwater, Fender and Positive Grid. These sites always have killer Cyber Monday sales and more importantly, they each have excellent customer service and decent returns policies.

In the UK, we'd suggest starting with Thomann, Andertons, PMT and Gear4Music. Again, these sites always deliver when it comes to excellent Cyber Monday sales while also providing stellar service.

How to prepare for the Cyber Mondy guitar sales

1. Create a wishlist early - The most sensible way to take advantage of this year's Cyber Monday guitar deals is to know in advance what you’re looking for. This will make searching much easier, rather than having to trawl through loads of deals you don’t want to find the ones you do. Get your research done sooner rather than later. That way, you'll know exactly what you're looking for and can jump on a great deal as soon as you spot it.

2. Work out what you actually need - Check out your favourite brands, see what you need and will genuinely use - don’t waste your cash and fill your basket with stuff you'll never play. Has a popular model just received an update? Well, if so, perhaps the old version will be massively discounted for Cyber Monday? You could start by checking out our guide to the best electric guitars under £500 if you are on a strict budget.

3. Consider your guitar goals - What do you want to achieve with your guitar goals for the next 12 months or so? Is there gear out there that will help you hit them? Are you looking to join a band? Now could be the time to invest in a giggable rig.

4. Clear some space - Something else you should consider ahead of time is whether you have enough space in your guitar rack for another six-string. Now might be the best time to get rid of any unnecessary gear that is taking up space - and better yet, if you sell it, you could put that extra money towards your Cyber Monday purchase.

How we choose which guitar deals to cover

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

First and foremost, we are players and creators, and we want to match like-minded folk with the right products for them, at the best prices.

For us to recommend a deal on guitars or anything else it has to be a product we rate that’s a genuinely great price or part of a truly fantastic bundle. It’s also important that we only recommend retailers where you will have a positive shopping experience.

Why you can trust our choices

We spend a lot of our time scouring music retailers for fantastic deals on our favourite guitars, amps, pedals and accessories. Not only is it our job to research and recommend the best gear in our buyer’s guides and reviews, but we’re also dedicated to helping musicians get the best deals on the stuff they need, too. After all, the only thing better than new gear day is a hearty discount.

We cover a lot of the big sales events throughout the year, including Memorial Day, 4th of July sales and Amazon Prime Day, and we have a good view on 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.

Chris Barnes

I'm MusicRadar's eCommerce Editor. In addition to testing the latest music gear, with a particular focus on electronic drums, it's my job to manage the 300+ buyer's guides on MusicRadar and help musicians find the right gear for them at the best prices. I dabble with guitar, but my main instrument is the drums, which I have been playing for 24 years. I've been a part of the music gear industry for 20 years, including 7 years as Editor of the UK's best-selling drum magazine Rhythm, and 5 years as a freelance music writer, during which time I worked with the world's biggest instrument brands including Roland, Boss, Laney and Natal.

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