Musician's Friend Black Friday deals 2025: Get the lowdown before Black Friday starts

A selection of music gear including electronic drums, guitars, amps, and pedals
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The Musician's Friend Black Friday deals are just over the horizon and although they were one of the last to launch their sale last year, it was definitely worth the wait. Their main sale hasn't arrived just yet, but if you're after an early deal then you should go check out up to 40% off gear in their Rocktober sale.

It's one of the biggest sales around right now with over 9,000 items discounted, so definitely the place to shop if you like to plan ahead and buy early. With loads of deals on guitars, pedals, and amps it's my top sale for guitar players.

With Musician's Friend launching their sale quite late last year, it's not unreasonable to think they'll do the same for 2025 when Black Friday lands on November 28th. Of course, they could completely gazump us and go early, but either way we'll be keeping this page up to date with the latest deals available for Cyber Weekend at Musician's Friend.

Below you'll find some quick links to the current sale which finishes at the end of October, as well as some top picks from the early deals available there. Make sure to keep checking back for the best early Black Friday deals at Musician's Friend!

⚡ Quick links

Black Friday isn't here just yet, but you can still grab a deal at Musician's Friend in their Rocktober sale. Here are some quick links to get you to your preferred instrument quicker:

🥇 Editor's picks

The Black Friday sale might not have arrived just yet, but there's plenty to get stuck into. Here are some of our favorite items, all available with a tasty discount:

Musician's Friend Rocktober Sale: Up to 40% off

Musician's Friend Rocktober Sale: Up to 40% off
The Musician's Friend Rocktober sale has landed, and you can bag up to 40% off a range of big-name brands such as Fender, Casio, Ernie Ball, and more.

PRS SE NF3
Save 20% ($160)
PRS SE NF3: was $799 now $639 at Musician's Friend

It may look like another Strat copy with its trio of pickups, but the PRS SE NF3 is very much its own guitar. It's currently got a hefty $160 discount over at Musician's Friend, so if you're after a mid-range electric that punches above its price point it's a fantastic option.

Fender 351 Guitar Hanger
Bargain Buy
Save 50% ($35)
Fender 351 Guitar Hanger: was $69.99 now $34.99 at Musician's Friend

With 50% off these two Fender 351 Guitar Hangers you're essentially getting one completely free of charge, which makes it an absolute steal for the Fender fans out there. If you want to display your favorite Strat or Tele whilst keeping it off the floor, then head over to the Musician's Friend Rocktober sale and grab a pair of these.

❓ Musician's Friend Black Friday deals: FAQ

Lots of music gear on a flight case including multi-effects pedal, guitar amp, electric guitar, and more

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When is Black Friday?

Black Friday 2025 starts on Friday 28 November and goes right through until Monday 1 December when we'll see the Musician's Friend Cyber Monday deals start to drop. However, the Musician’s Friend Black Friday deals, as with sales from other retailers, are likely to start going live well before then. So while we still expect the juiciest deals to land around the 28th, there will be early offers to shop in the run-up to that bumper sales weekend, as we see now with the Rocktober sale.

What deals can I expect on Black Friday?

Musician’s Friend had a strong Black Friday sale last year, with plenty of guitar deals across a range of top brands including Fender, Yamaha, Gretsch and others. Plus, it ran offers across a variety of other music making areas too, so your entire band could have found gear for less among the previous crop of Musician’s Friend Black Friday deals.

There were also meaty 60% discounts in the Musician's Friend Black Friday sale last year, in addition to killer deals on individual products like Roland V-Drums and Supro amps. We’re fairly confident that we’ll see more of the same from this year’s Musician’s Friend Black Friday sale, with hefty overall discounts as well as spotlight deals on solo products.

It's been the trend for the last few years that sales will drop much earlier each year to ensure people can get a headstart on Christmas shopping and help budgets stretch further.

Can I get free stuff on Black Friday?

You're probably not likely to get totally free gear on Black Friday, but there are often bundle deals going on that can be great value for money. Last year at Musician's Friend there were some excellent bundle deals on electronic drum sets, giving you extras like drumsticks, headphones, bass drum pedals, and drum thrones at a discounted rate.

If you keep an eye out you can often find great bundles, or sometimes 'gifts' added to products to entice you to buy. This could be something like a carry case for a multi-effects pedal, or some XLR cables with a vocal mic.

Is Musician's Friend legit?

Musician's Friend have been operating for over forty years, providing top quality music gear to musicians. They are part of the same group as Guitar Center and Woodwind & Brasswind, so you can rest assured they are the real deal.

Musician's Friend offer free shipping in the US, price matching, 45 day-returns (which is sometimes extended for the Christmas period) and a 2-year standard warranty on guitars and basses, so you're well covered if you decide the item you purchased isn't for you.

🛒 Shopping tips for Black Friday

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 us

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

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Epiphone Les Paul Traditional

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

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, its 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 ambiance, it's a great choice for the budget-conscious.

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Martin GPC Special 16 Style

This premium Martin GPC Special has got a huge $300 discount at the moment, taking it well below the $2k mark in the Musician's Friend sale. A premium acoustic through and through, it's a stunning example of Martin's acoustic guitar building prowess.

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Electro-Harmonix XO Stereo Pulsar Tremolo

Probably the best pedal deal I've seen this Black Friday, the Electro-Harmonix XO Stereo Pulsar Tremolo has got a huge 50% discount, taking the price down to just $51.70. Packing multiple waveforms and full stereo capabilities, it's a brilliant addition to your pedalboard if you're looking for a fresh tremolo pedal.

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Audio Technica ATH-M50x

It's not a huge discount but honestly, it's quite rare to see money off the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x. They're ultra-popular studio headphones so $20 off the regular price is still a great deal. Great for beginners or those who want an all-round pair of headphones for monitoring and mixing.

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Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro V

One of the best guitar deals we've seen this year at Musician's Friend is a massive $600 reduction on this Les Paul Traditional Pro V with a AAA top. Packing two PAF-style humbuckers for superb rock tone, it's a brilliant option if you want a full-fat Gibson for less.

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Boss Katana Air EX

One of few amps that can challenge the Spark 2, Boss' Katana Air EX does wireless guitar playing brilliantly, and can also double as a traditional amp head. Packing all those great Katana amp models alongside a huge selection of Boss' high-quality effects, it's a super versatile bit of kit that can play a lot of roles.

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Keeley Compressor Plus

One of the most popular compressor pedals around, the Keeley Compressor Plus has got a tempting $29.80 discount in the sale. It doesn't sound like much, but that's actually 20% of its total cost, making it a great deal in my book. I love that it has separate modes for single coils and humbuckers too, making it ultra versatile.

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Yamaha HS5

Amongst the most popular studio monitors out there, Yamaha HS5s are ultra transparent and will tell you everything that is wrong with your mix. With a $50 discount on a single monitor, you can save $100 on a pair and trust me, if your mix sounds good on these it'll sound good everywhere else.

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Alesis Surge Mesh Kit

If you're looking for a new electronic drum set this Black Friday, the Alesis Surge Mesh Kit is a great option for beginners or those looking for a kit to practice on away from their regular kit. It's got a nice $99 discount at the moment, taking the price to just below $500.

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Roland GAIA 2

Combining wavetable and virtual analog synthesis, the Roland GAIA 2 is a dream synth for sound designers. It's got a huge $150 discount in the sale, making it ideal for those looking to add to their hardware collection.

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Yamaha MG10XU

Great for bands who need a new mixer for rehearsals or home studios where you want to tie together lots of hardware, the Yamaha MG10XU has got a nice $53 reduction in the Musician's Friend sale. It's nice and compact, and will last for years to come thanks to Yamaha's well known build quality.

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Zildjian cymbals: Up to 30% off
Looking to seriously improve the sound of your kit? Well, maybe it's time for a whole new set of cymbals. There has never been a better time to do it, as over at Musician's Friend, you can score up to $400 off a range of Zildjian cymbals.

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PreSonus Eris Studio 4

With so many guitarists using amp modelers and plugins nowadays, a set of studio monitors has gone from being something budding engineers want to a must-have for guitar players. This PreSonus Eris Studio 4 monitor is available for just $119.99 in the Musician's Friend sale at the moment, and as you'll need to pair them up for the best sound, you can get two for less than $250.

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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