Musician's Friend Black Friday deals 2024: All you need to know about the biggest sale of the year

I've been covering Black Friday for many years now and for me, it's absolutely the best time to grab a huge discount on your favorite music gear. The Musician's Friend Black Friday deals have been amongst the best every year, so whether you're in the market for a new guitar, electronic drum set, recording gear, or anything else music-related, you'll find some of the best Cyber Weekend deals on their website.

The team here at MusicRadar is made up entirely of musicians, all of whom have tested a huge amount of music gear over the years. It gives us great insight into what gear is good and worth looking at, as well as what you should avoid spending your hard-earned cash on. When we recommend a product, we do so with the thought that we would use it ourselves, in our own creative endeavors.

At the moment you can grab yourself up to 40% off in the Musician's Friend Rocktober sale, so while the Black Friday music deals haven't started in earnest, there's plenty to look at in terms of early deals. I'm personally looking forward to seeing some discounts on Fender's Player II guitars, and perhaps Positive Grid's Spark 2 if we're lucky!

Musician's Friend Black Friday deals: Quick links

The deals haven't started just yet, but if you're after an early bargain here's what's available at Musician's Friend right now:

• Guitar deals: $300 off Jackson
• Pedal deals: $200 off ToneMaster Pro
• Amp deals: Save $150 on Ampeg
• Bass deals: Up to 15% off Squier
• PA deals: Up to $1,00 off Behringer
• Keys deals: Save big on Yamaha
• Recording deals: Money off Focusrite
• Drum deals: Up to $700 off Ludwig

Early deals

We'll be filling this section with our favorite deals come Black Friday proper, but until then here's some handpicked bargains you can get right now:

Epiphone Les Paul Traditional: Was $549, now $449
If you're looking for a great budget single cut this Epi Les Paul has got a huge $100 discount in the Musician's Friend Rocktober sale. The PAF style Alnico pickups deliver plenty of weight and sustain in terms of tone, and it's available in Worn Pacific Blue and Worn Wine Red.

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MXL V250: Was $199.99, $99.99
Based on the legendary Neumann K84 circuit, the MXL V250 is a large diaphragm FET condenser microphone. Available at half price in the Musician's Friend sale, it's already incredible value for money now reduced even further. If you're after a good quality mic for vocals, acoustic guitars, or for capturing room ambience, it's a great choice for the budget-conscious.

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Musician's Friend Black Friday deals: FAQ

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Shopping tips

1. Create a wishlist early - There's going to be so much noise around Black Friday deals that you'll have a much better time if you go into knowing exactly what you want. Making a list is a great way to stay focused during the deals bonanza.

2. Work out what you actually need - Have a look at your existing gear collection and find out where the gaps are. By making sure you buy something you need, you'll prevent buyer's regret, potentially save yourself money, and improve yourself as a musician. 

3. Consider your music-making goals - Are you planning on finally recording that solo album this year? Perhaps you need a sample pad to further enhance your band's live show. Whatever it is, make sure you're buying something you're actually going to use, rather than hitting add to cart just because that fuzz pedal has a massive discount.

4. Make some room - Having a pre-sale clearout is not only a great way to save space in your practice room or your home studio but can also free up funds for more gear. Those you share your home with will probably thank you too!

How we choose the best Musician's Friend Black Friday deals

Our team of writers here at MusicRadar are all musician's too, so music gear is something we all spend a lot of time with. We all own arguably too much gear, whether it's synthesizers or guitar pedals, because music is an integral part of our own lives.

It's literally our job to review and recommend music gear, and like you, we love making music. We would never recommend something we wouldn't use ourselves so to the make the cut here, it has to be a genuinely good deal.

Musician's Friend has a great selection of gear and their Black Friday sale always offers up some excellent deals, so we're always happy to recommend them as a retailer.

Why you can trust our choices

We don't just spend Black Friday bargain hunting, it's a year-round job for us! We spend a lot of time searching the Musician's Friend website for the best deals, all to pass them along to you, dear reader. It's our job to research and recommend the best music gear for our buyer’s guides and reviews but as gear hounds ourselves, we're also always on the lookout for a great deal.

This year we've covered a bunch of huge sales at Musician's Friend, including up to 40% off music gear for the President's Day sale, and the huge Memorial Day sale which also saw up to 40% off loads of great gear.

Last year's Musician's Friend Black Friday deals highlights

Alesis Nitro Mesh: Was $449, now $299
With a hefty $150 discount, this brilliant Alesis Nitro Mesh 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.

Sterling by Music Man Mariposa: $599.99, $399.99
The esoteric looks of the Sterling by Music Man Mariposa will come as no surprise to anyone who's heard design collaborator Omar Rodriguez-Lopez's guitar work. It's got a phenomenal $200 discount and just like the man himself, this guitar is angular, dynamic, and tonally versatile.

Price check - Sweetwater $599.99

KRK Classic 5 G3: Was $149.99, now $99.99
One of the most popular studio monitors around, the KRK Classic 5 G3 is already great value for money, even without the extra $50 off at Musician's Friend. It takes the price down drastically, we've seen them going 2nd hand for the same price so it's a fantastic saving if you're looking for your first monitors.

Price check - Amazon $119

Mesa/Boogie: Up to $679.80 off
With select savings well over the $600 mark, it's the perfect time to grab yourself a premium tube amp for less. There's a selection of combos and tube amp heads too, so no matter what your style you can get that sought-after Mesa tone for less.

Roland FANTOM-07: Was $2,079.99, now $1,490.99
This complete music workstation from Roland is designed to streamline your music creation and play the part of a performance keyboard all in one. It's got a huge $589 discount in the Musician's Friend Black Friday sale and even includes cables, a stand, an expression pedal, and a sustain pedal as part of the package.

Studio RTA Producer Station: $729.99, $499.99
If you're looking to upgrade your home studio for Black Friday, the Studio RTA Producer Station is the perfect base for all your projects. Packed with features like rack spaces, headphone hooks, and a slide-out keyboard shelf, it's the perfect size to grow your home studio into something a lot more professional. With a $230 discount, it's a great way to upgrade your studio desk.

PRS SE guitars: 20% off a huge selection
From the ever-divisive John Mayer Silver Sky to the sumptuous PRS SE Hollowbody II there's a huge selection of PRS SE guitars with 20% off in the Musician's Friend Holiday Deals. PRS SE offers fantastic build quality, stunning looks, and beautiful tone for less.

Alesis Crimson II SE: Was $1,099, now $849
If you're looking for a full-on electronic kit with all the bells and whistles, the Alesis Crimson II SE is a fantastic choice. We love Alesis' mesh drum heads for their realistic feel and with a hefty $250 discount, it's a great opportunity to pick up a quality e-kit for less.

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