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Guitar Center's Black Friday sale is here with a generous discount - here's all the best deals in one place

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Well, Black Friday may be a few weeks away, but that hasn't stopped Guitar Center from going early! Right now, you can save up to 40% off in its official Black Friday Sale, until December 3rd.

Now, you don't need me to tell you that mid-November marks the beginning of Cyber Weekend, a time when major music retailers unveil some of their most tempting discounts on a wide array of music equipment. From my own experience, one of the standout events is the Guitar Center Black Friday sale, but thanks to this early offering, you don't need to wait until the big day!

A few of my highlights include $100 off the stunning Epiphone Les Paul Traditional Pro IV in Worn Pacific Blue, $100 off the Casio CDP-S360 digital piano, and $40 off a pair of AKG K553 MKII closed-back studio headphones.

Now, I monitor deals year-round and have been covering Guitar Center's Black Friday event for at least 4 years. I've honed my skills in shopping smart, locating the best bargains, and knowing what to steer clear of. This page is your go-to resource to tap into my expertise and discover our curated selection of must-watch deals.

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Guitar Center: Black Friday Sale

Guitar Center: Black Friday Sale
With hearty discounts on guitars from Fender and Gibson to a slew of pianos, drum kits, accessories, and more, there is plenty on offer in this epic Black Friday sale!

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Martin Special D Classic Dreadnought
Save 14% ($150)
Martin Special D Classic Dreadnought: was $1,049.99 now $899.99 at Guitar Center

For us, this is exactly what we think of when you think of Martin. Its Sitka spruce top paired with sapele back and sides delivers that famous, well-balanced, resonant sound Martin is known for, just at a more wallet-friendly price. Save $150 at Guitar Center.

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Yamaha P-125ABLB
Save 15% ($120)
Yamaha P-125ABLB: was $819.99 now $699.99 at Guitar Center

On the hunt for an affordable digital piano? Well, look no further than this Yamaha option. Featuring the acclaimed Pure CF Sound Engine and a fully weighted graded hammer action, this piano plays, sounds, and looks fantastic.

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Epiphone Flying V '70s Silver Burst
Save 21% ($150)
Epiphone Flying V '70s Silver Burst: was $699 now $549 at Guitar Center

This Guitar Center exclusive was released only a matter of weeks ago, and for Black Friday, it's already receiving a hefty $150 discount!

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Alesis Nitro Max
Save 11% ($50)
Alesis Nitro Max: was $449 now $399 at Guitar Center

This brilliant kit gives you the full drumming experience for much less. It's one of the best budget e-kits you can buy, providing a realistic feel and robust build quality, now at an even more reasonable price.

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Epiphone ES-335 Figured
Save 15% ($130)
Epiphone ES-335 Figured: was $849 now $719 at Guitar Center

Next up is the gorgeous Epiphone ES-335 Figured. The ES-335 is a blues-rock icon, and with that fame comes an eye-watering price tag. Luckily, the Epiphone has you covered with the Epiphone ES-335 Figured. This budget-friendly hollowbody features a set of authentic Gibson USA pickups, meaning it not only looks like the real deal but sounds like it, too! Save a whopping $130 at Guitar Center.

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AKG C414 XLS
Save 15% ($200)
AKG C414 XLS: was $1,299 now $1,099 at Guitar Center

I’ve been using a pair of C414s for the last couple of years now, and there’s a reason that you’ll find them in pretty much every studio. They’re bright-sounding and super versatile thanks to the switchable polar patterns. Use them on vocals, on guitar amps, as overheads, as room mics, or even on toms, and you’ll find articulation and clarity with an excellent transient response. They’ve currently got a ginormous $200 reduction, meaning you can pick up a pair for a lot less. Take it from me, you’ll end up using them on everything.

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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.

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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...

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PRS SE Zach Myers 594
Save 20% ($180)
PRS SE Zach Myers 594: was $899 now $719 at Guitar Center

If you’re after a stylish single cut, this could be the one. With $180 off at Guitar Center, the SE Zach Myers 594 pairs a chambered mahogany body with a single F-hole, keeping things lightweight and resonant. Two PRS-designed 245 “S” pickups deliver plenty of punch, making this model as versatile as it is eye-catching.

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PRS SE Studio
Save 20% ($220)
PRS SE Studio: was $1,099 now $879 at Guitar Center

With $220 off at Guitar Center, the SE Studio is a fantastic all-rounder for players who want maximum flexibility. A figured maple veneer and shallow violin carve give it plenty of visual appeal, while the HSS Narrowfield configuration makes it equally at home in the studio or on stage. A smart buy for any studio guitarist this Black Friday.

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Casio CDP-S110
Save $100
Casio CDP-S110: was $499 now $399 at Guitar Center

Casio is a world leader in affordable, quality instruments from beginner keyboards to stunning digital pianos, and the CDP-S110 proves that even at the lower end of the market, they still produce one of the best digital pianos for beginners, perfect for kicking off anyone's piano journey.  

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Epiphone Dave Grohl DG-335 Semi-Hollow
Save 23% ($300)
Epiphone Dave Grohl DG-335 Semi-Hollow: was $1,299 now $999 at Guitar Center

Grohl’s Gibson has become iconic, and now with the Epiphone replica, you can bag that famous Foos sound at a fraction of the cost. Loaded with Gibson USA pickups, with a Burstbucker 2 in the neck position and Burstbucker 3 in the bridge, there is no better way to nail this famous Grohl tone. Save $300 right now at Guitar Center.

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Line 6 HX Stomp
Save 14% ($100)
Line 6 HX Stomp: was $699.99 now $599.99 at Guitar Center

I've had a HX Stomp on my pedalboard for the past couple of years now, and it's become the hub for all my delay, reverb, and modulation sounds. Instead of having three separate pedals it handles a multitude of duties sitting in the FX loop of my amp. I also use it for amp modeling in conjunction with third-party IRs, where it's perfect for recording guitar demos. This limited mint green edition has eye-catching looks to add to the equation, and with $100 off at Guitar Center I can highly recommend picking one up.

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Guitar Center Black Friday deals: FAQ

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When is Black Friday?

The Black Friday Guitar Center sale itself kicks off on Friday, 28 November, the day before Thanksgiving.

Although the event doesn't officially take place until this date, just like most retailers, the Guitar Center Black Friday deals will certainly start rolling out sooner. Last year, GC was slashing prices from as early as late October and didn't stop until well into December.

Beyond Black Friday are the Cyber Monday Guitar Center deals, which land just three days later on Monday, the 1st of December.

What can you buy in the Guitar Center Black Friday sale?

Despite its name, Guitar Center actually stocks pretty much everything any musician could want, so it's a great place to go if you want to give your studio an overhaul, upgrade your guitar rig, start drumming or any other musical activity that tickles your fancy.

You might head to the website planning to buy an electric guitar, but the company also sells all the music-making products you could ever wish for: MIDI keyboards, studio monitors, microphones, beginner digital pianos and much more.

The Guitar Center Black Friday sale is also the time to stock up on those music-making essentials and accessories: acoustic guitar strings, guitar tuners, guitar picks and guitar straps are just the start. If you can make music with it, it's more than likely that Guitar Center will have it and it will enjoy some sort of discount on Black Friday.

Guitar Center Black Friday deals: Shopping tips

How to prepare for Guitar Center Black Friday?

MusicRadar's got your back Our team of expert musicians and producers spends hours testing products to help you choose the best music-making gear for you. Find out more about how we test.

The golden rule when hunting for Guitar Center Black Friday deals is to know what you're looking for. Whether you're a guitarist, bassist, drummer, producer or DJ, think about what you need to improve your music-making life and then start researching it. This will save you a lot of time when the Guitar Center Black Friday deals start rolling in, as you'll quickly be able to decide what's relevant to you and what isn't. There will be so many deals coming your way, that being able to cut through the noise is super important.

Also make sure you're aware of current prices – that way you'll know how good a deal something really is when you see it reduced on Black Friday. Some supposed 'savings' aren't everything that they seem.

The good news is that you can easily find out what the best music-making products are by checking out MusicRadar's huge portfolio of buying guides and reviews.

Don't forget that Guitar Center isn't the only major retailer offering Black Friday savings, either. Check out our retailer and individual product pages below for even more options. Can't find what you're looking for at one shop? Maybe it's on sale exclusively at another...

Guitar Center Black Friday coupons

Not only does the Guitar Center Black Friday sale deliver excellent discounts on individual products, last year they went even bigger by offering a blanket 15% discount off a wide range of gear, meaning everything from pianos and guitars to DJ turntables and headphones were available with decent money off.

All you had to do was enter the unique code at checkout. This is particularly ace if you have a number of items on your wishlist.

Guitar Center Black Friday deals: How we choose deals

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
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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