Black Friday guitar deals 2022: these guitar, amp and effect deals are still live

Epiphone ES-335 Traditional: $599, $499
We love Epiphone guitars for their outstanding build quality and sound, all at a price that's accessible for anyone. This gorgeous Inverness Green ES-335 has got a massive $100 discount over at Musician's Friend - adding even better value to an already tantalizing prospect.

Gretsch G5427T with Bigsby: was $899, now $729.99
If you’re after that big-body sound then this awesome deal is sure to get your heart racing. Now with an amazing $250 off, the Gretsch G5427T features powerful FIlter’Tron pickups, a laminated flame maple top, plus a Bigsby B60 for adding warble and shimmer to your guitar work.

Fender Player Strat HSS Plus Top: $909, now $749.99
Fender’s Player series guitar remains eminently popular thanks to its mix of fantastic build quality, timeless sound, and excellent price point. As far as we’re concerned you’ll be hard pushed to get as much bang for your buck with anything else - and now you can get this awesome HSS Strat with flame maple top at a reduction of $160.

Fender Acoustasonic Telecaster: $1,999.99, $1,749.99
Firmly channeling the spirit of innovation, Fender’s divisive ‘is it or isn’t it’ Acoustasonic Tele now has a huge reduction of $250 at Guitar Center. Featuring an Ebony fretboard, an acoustic engine with ten different voices, and a unique three-pickup system configuration, it may have it’s haters - but we love this groundbreaking guitar.

Fender Player Strat: was $874.99, now $729.99
We're always waxing lyrical about the Fender Player Series and that's because they're such great value for money. This Limited Edition Shell Pink Strat just got even better with a generous discount of $145 in the Musician's Friend Black Friday deals.

Harley Benton SC450Plus: was £155, now £138
Dual humbucker hard rock and blues tone doesn’t have to cost you thousands of pounds. The Harley Benton SC-450Plus gives you a bunch of premium appointments with an extra nice discount of 10% on an already bargain price. Mahogany body, AAA flamed maple arched top, two powerful PAF-style Alnico V pickups, and a set of Kluson-style tuning machines make this a proper rock and roll workhorse.

Harley Benton DC-600: was £179, now £166
They say three’s a crowd, less is more, keep it simple - but sometimes it’s better to just go all out. This three-humbucker rock monster from Harley Benton embodies that mindset of more is more, and now comes with a cool discount and 3 months of free Fretello Pro Guitar Lessons - ensuring you’ll have the chops to match the impressive rock and roll aesthetic.

Harley Benton Fusion-III: was £345, £299
If you’re all about your speedy legato runs and diminished chords, then you’ll find a lot to love here. With a feature set you’d usually find on a guitar three times the price, stainless steel frets, a Wilkinson WVS Tremolo, and locking tuners all add up to give you some serious bang for your buck - now with a healthy 10% off on top.

Harley Benton CLC-650SM-CE: was £398, now £345
All solid wood body construction on acoustic guitars is usually reserved for only the most premium of instruments. Yet here we have an all-Mahogany acoustic guitar with a discount of over 12% on an already brilliant price. The armrest gives you a comfortable playing platform, whilst scalloped X-bracing ensures excellent natural resonance. Add in a powerful Fishman pickup system and you’ve got yourself an incredible deal.

Harley Benton HB-35: was £169, now £145
Based on one of the all-time classic semi-hollow body guitars, this beautiful arch top gives you a tactile, resonant sound thanks to the Mahogany sustain block and vintage-style humbuckers. As well as coming with a 12% discount, this brilliant value guitar also gives you 3 months of Fretello Pro Guitar Lessons, worth €59.99.

Harley Benton TB-70: £175, now £159
Don’t think we forgot about the low-end lovers out there! This stunning-looking bass guitar is sure to turn heads at your next show, featuring an all-mahogany construction with a set-in neck and active electronics. The neck on it is super smooth and fast playing, and you can activate the push-pull volume control for extra tonal variety.

Harley Benton TE-80: was £166, now £138
This distinctive-looking T-style guitar now has a massive 16% off and if that wasn’t enough to tempt you, you also get 3 months of free Fretello Pro Guitar Lessons, worth €59.99. With a laminated flamed maple top, ash body with walnut stripes, and Canadian maple neck and fretboard, this versatile, workhorse guitar pays homage to a classic whilst still retaining its own distinctive style.

Harley Benton Fusion-T HH: £260, now £225
Fancy a hot-rodded T-style guitar? This one has a roasted maple neck for enhanced stability, 22 stainless steel frets, a Wilkinson 50IIK two-point vibrato, Graph Tech TUSQ nut, dual Alnico 5 humbuckers (with push/pull coil split) and staggered locking tuners. With 12% off, it’s just £228!

Gretsch G2217 Jr Jet BT DCM: £425, £349
You can grab a killer Gretsch single-cut with a 16% discount for Black Friday at Thomann. This Junior Jet offers thick, punchy tones thanks to its pair of BroadTron humbuckers, and bags of playability with a comfortable thin 'U' profile neck. The finish is Dark Cherry Metallic - a FSR (Factory Special Release) spec.

Breedlove Pursuit Exotic: $749, now $599
With its unusual Myrtlewood construction, smaller concert shape body, and slim, fast-playing neck this brilliant electro-acoustic looks great and feels fantastic to play. It's got a massive discount of $150 at Musician's Friend at the moment, and it's made from entirely environmentally friendly materials, so you can save money and feel good about it too.

Squier 40th Ann. P Bass LPB: was £389, now £288
With a stonking 25% off, this stunning-looking Squier P-Bass is one of the best deals we’ve seen at Thomann so far. Its unique combination of Lake Placid Blue finish and gold hardware celebrates 40 years of Squier, giving it a distinctive look to match the signature growl of the split single-coil pickup. Add in some pearloid block inlays and you’ve got a guitar that will definitely turn some heads at your next show.

Ibanez TMB100 Talman Bass: £218, now £174
This budget bass guitar just got a massive 20% reduction at Thomann, turning an already value-for-money instrument into a truly great deal. We love the Talman for its tonal versatility, combining a split-coil pickup with a regular single coil to deliver a punchy growl that you can use for pretty much any style. We found it to be incredibly loud, with a chunky yet comfortable neck making it great for extended playing sessions.

Sterling by Music Man StingRay: $1079.99, $899.99
Arguably one of the most famous bass guitars ever made, the StingRay has appeared on countless records across the decades. This beautiful spalted maple version has a hefty $180 off, giving you powerful yet articulate low end at an excellent price point.

Squier Limited Edition P-Bass: $459.99, now $389.99
Based on a 70s P-Bass, this Limited Edition Classic Vibe Squier has the signature split coil pickup for that iconic P-Bass growl and a look that is sure to turn heads wherever you take it. It's got a cheeky $70 off the asking price over at Musician's Friend, and we particularly love the feel of the Maple neck with black block inlays.

Epiphone Hummingbird: $479, $399.99
An icon of acoustic guitar, the Hummingbird has been seen in the hands of plenty of music legends from Keith Richards to Thom Yorke. It's currently got $79.01 off in the Musician's Friend Black Friday deals, giving you its characterful 'woody' tone for much less.

Squier 40th Ann. Jazzmaster: £385, now £288
This Jazzmaster celebrates 40 years of Squier guitars with a stunning white and gold finish, as well as a generous 25% discount courtesy of Thomann. Featuring the signature snarl of two Jazzmaster single coil pickups, this guitar has host of switching options for putting your pickups out of phase, giving you plenty of different tones right out of the box. Add in the famous Jazzmaster tremolo and you’ve got a guitar that is just as good for indie rock as it is for math rock.

Positive Grid Spark: $90 off with PGBF10
With thousands of tones on tap, wireless Bluetooth, and fast USB connectivity, plus intelligent functions such as Smart Jam and Auto Chords - it’s no wonder the Spark is the best-selling practice amp on the planet. This offer will save you a whopping $90, plus you get a free padded gig bag (usually $60).

Positive Grid Spark Mini: $50 off with PGBF10
The Spark Mini has been a runaway success, and it's easy to see why. This clever little amp gives players all the features they loved about the original but in a smaller, even more practical format - and right now you can save an extra $10 with code PGBF10.  

Supro Delta King 10: $599, $399
Regularly sitting near the top of many a 'best of' list, this small boutique tube combo packs a hefty punch. It's got a massive $200 off at Musician's Friend at the moment, representing phenomenal value for money and that's before you add in the FET-driven boost, Pigtronix FAT high gain mode, and the analog spring reverb.

Blackstar HT Club 40 MkII: $999.99, now $649.99
One of the most popular guitar amps on the gigging circuit, this versatile, all-tube tone machine now has a massive $350off. The HT Series has made a name for itself as one of the best mid-priced tube combos, and this particular model comes in a distinctive Vintage Blue finish - sure to stand out on stage.

Boss Katana-100/212 MkII: $564.99, $449.99
Probably the most popular practice amp in the world, we love the Boss Katana series for its versatility of tone and usability in any situation, whether you’re practicing at home, recording in the studio, or playing a live show. With this super deal at Guitar Center, you can get this brilliant 2x12 combo amplifier with $115 knocked off the price.

Egnater Tweaker-15 Stack: $949.98, now $499.99
Your eyes aren’t deceiving you, this really is a boutique tube head and cab for less than $500! With the Egnater Tweaker head pumping out 15 watts via two 6V6 tubes and a matching 1x12 cabinet with a 12” Egnater speaker, this super versatile amplifier setup has a whopping $449.99 off.

Vox Custom AC15C1: was $799.99, now $699.99
The bastion of British guitar tone is now available with a nice $100 discount. This two-channel rock monster gives you that distinctive Vox chime, with plenty of natural overdriven saturation courtesy of the Top Boost channel. It's also got built-in reverb and tremolo, letting you add space and texture to your beautiful guitar tone.

Vox amPlug 2 Lead: $59.99, now $39.99
This perfect practice partner makes keeping your chops a breeze. We find having a headphone amp for guitar around the house invaluable for late-night writing sessions and keeping up our practice regimens. With upgraded analog circuitry, excellent battery life, and superb sound - this sub $40 bargain should be in every guitar player’s basket.

Boss Katana 100 MKII: was £377, now £339
Regularly topping ‘best of’ lists across all genres of amplifiers, this brilliant modeling amp is a firm favorite of ours thanks to its ease of use and tonal versatility. Now with a nice 10% discount, this 100-watt version is powerful enough to gig with, whilst still being usable at home thanks to the power attenuation options. Throw in the full suite of Boss’ studio-quality effects and you’ll soon see why everyone raves about this awesome amplifier.

Hughes & Kettner Grandmeister Deluxe 40:
£1,044, £911
Hughes & Kettner amps have their own distinct tonal character, which is what makes them such a standout in the guitar amp world. This 4-channel beast now has a healthy 12% discount, giving you a full complement of powerful tube tones for less. It looks absolutely incredible when powered up with the lights on, and the smart rotary control lets you store a frankly astounding 128 presets and recall them instantly.

Walrus Julia V2 Platinum: £199, now £119
One of the best chorus pedals out there with a very rare 40% off saving and in a limited edition Platinum finish – what a combination. Lush analogue chorus and vibrato tones aplenty and this latest V2 version also offers momentary switching for quick bursts as required. 

Boss RC-500 Loop Station: $416.99, now $339.98
If you're serious about looping, so is the RC-500 with MIDI capability, an animated colour LCD, 114 onboard drum grooves and 16 kits for jamming, and 13 hours of 32-bit stereo record time. It's great for guitarists, vocalists and keyboard players, channelling Boss's expertise as a market leader in looping technology. This is a fantastic price from Sweetwater on one of the best looper pedals around. 

Origin Cali76 Compact Deluxe Compressor: £299 £249
The Cali76 line of compressor pedals represent some of the very best in the market and this limited edition Compact Deluxe represents a pedalboard friendlier option. This is the kind of compressor that makes everything sound better – an always-on option. This all-analogue recreation of the famed Urei 1176 studio compressor offers studio-quality tones at your feet with a rare £50 saving on the Oxford pedal brand. 

Walrus Badwater Bass Preamp: was £299, now £249
For an excellent pedal only released earlier in 2022, this represents another great Walrus pedal deal. This is a proper bass essential; a great platform for your pedalboard or recording with a built-in optical compressor, drive circuit and comprehensive EQ section. XLR and 1/4" outputs allow to run to the mixing desk and your amp simultaneously.  

Keeley Red Dirt Overdrive: $179, now $99
Green Dirt? A Sweetwater exclusive Green Sparkle finish with a special saving on this superb germanium overdrive pedal that shines for blues and classic rock tube-style breakup and dynamic saturation. It does premium lower gain well too for superlative stacking. Huge tones here and a huge $80 at Sweetwater off to sweeten the deal. 

Boss HM-2W Waza Craft: $199.99, $149.99
The pedal that became the sound of an entire genre, the 'chainsaw' buzz of the Boss Heavy Metal soon spread from Swedish Death Metal to pretty much every genre. This Waza Craft version features a second mode but keeps everything very true to the original, even down to the classic orange and black look. Now you can get a sweet $50 off this bad boy in the Musician's Friend Black Friday deals.

Blackstar Dept 10 Distortion: was $299.99, $199.99
This clever stompbox gives you four different voices to play with, making it a super versatile addition to your pedalboard. Channel 1 offers up two flavors of clean boost, while Channel 2 is where the saturated distortion tones will dirty up your tone. This valve-powered pedal now has $100 off over at Musician's Friend - making it an even sweeter deal.

TC Electronic Flashback 2 X4: £195, now £175
One of the most versatile delay pedals you can buy, the Flashback has loads of great features for the performing player and at Thomann you can now get it with a handy 10% off. As well as the ten built-in delay sounds, you also get a selection of 6 ‘TonePrint’ slots that let you create your own presets or download those from your favorite artists. Add in the ‘MASH’ function footswitches for real-time parameter control, tap tempo, and built-in looper and you’ve got a powerful bit of kit that will be an upgrade for any pedalboard.

Line 6 Pod GO Wireless: £499, now £435
We’re seeing more and more of these appearing on pedalboards at gigs, an ode no doubt to the ease of use and convenience of packing your whole rig in your bag. The Pod GO Wireless carries more than 300 effects and amp models from Line 6’s famed Helix series, giving you pretty much every sound you could imagine, and probably a few you couldn’t. It’s currently got 12% off at Thomann, a steal for the guitar player who likes a versatile tone palette.

Harley Benton DNAfx GiT Pro: was £255, now £233
Packing a huge selection of amp models, cabinet IRs, and effects models, this powerful floor modeler proves that great sound doesn’t have to cost you thousands and now you can get it for even less! Thomann even includes a free power cable when you purchase, so you can hit the ground running as soon as it arrives. All of the built-in effects can be used in glorious stereo, there’s recording via USB for making your own music, as well as plenty of outputs for sending your glorious amp tone to front of house.

Positive Grid BIAS FX 2: was $99, now $39.60
BIAS FX 2 gives you an arsenal of virtual amps, pedals, rack effects, and cabs to shape your sound with. It's one of the best software modelers out there and right now you can save a massive $59.40! 

Supro 1822 Delta King 12: $649.00 $449.00
This was probably the best valve amp deal we saw the entire weekend. FET-driven boost function, Pigtronix FAT high-gain mode, analogue spring reverb; this was a lot of amp for the money.  

 Pigtronix Mothership 2 Synth Pedal: $249.99 $129
The Mothership 2 features superb pitch tracking to allow you to deliver otherworldly synth grooves with your guitar with a deep level of control - and last year Guitar Center deal was offering over $100 off! 

Gretsch G2420T Streamliner: $549.99 $349.99
A great value guitar became an absolute bargain; this Gretsch sounds as good as it looks thanks to a pair of versatile Broad'Tron pickups and an iconic Bigsby tremolo. 

Epiphone Traditional Pro ES-335: was $599 $479
Classic 335 tones and build with the added bonus of coil-splits for single-coil tones and Guitar Center's exclusive four finishes; Ebony, Wine Red, Metallic Gold and Inverness Green. The offer was one of our favourites from last year. 

ESP LTD EC-401QM: was $899 $699
An electric with the hardware to match its looks, this is a metal and hard rock machine from the expert hand of ESP LTD. A build and playing experience that should rival guitars costing double this. 

Fender Player Strat Plus Top: $859.99, $699.99
There isn't much a good quality Strat can't do - especially when you have a high-output humbucker in the bridge position. This Fender Player Stratocaster takes the iconic guitar in a modern direction with the addition of an eye-catching flame maple top and a unique blue burst finish - and with $160 off at Musician's Friend, this was a stellar deal.

Ibanez GRGR120EX: Save 15%
Ibanez makes some of the most playable and affordable beginner electric guitars on the market, and here’s a great example. The GRGR120EX normally retails at a mere $199.99, but last year you could get 15% off when you used the discount code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout.

Boss Pocket GT: was $199.99, now $142.46
Practice tools don’t come much more powerful than the Pocket GT - a comprehensive modelling unit that includes over 100 amps, stomps and effects, 99 user memories, USB, Bluetooth and Boss’ unique YouTube streaming integration.

Fender Play: 50% off an annual subscription
Sorted a free trial but now you want to continue getting all the benefits of Fender Play lessons beyond your trial? For Black Friday, Fender was offering 50% off an annual plan, dropping the price from $89.99 to $44.99.

Relish Trinity Electric guitar: $1,299, now $999
Relish has been manufacturing boutique, high-end instruments with their signature pickup-switching system for some time, and the Trinity series sees that same versatility but with a much more reasonable price tag - and Sweetwater were offering a whopping $300 off!

Harley Benton EX-84 Modern MSP: £253, now £189
Thrash metal is closely associated with the scratchplate-less, 1984 X-shape guitar - and Harley Benton’s take on a metal icon was reduced by 25%. 

Harley Benton Dullahan-AT 24 TBB: £382, now £249
Don’t you know that headless guitars are all the rage again? We nearly lost ours when we saw how little Thomann was charging for this Harley Benton Dullahan. 

Schecter C-6 Elite: was $299.99 now $254.99
The Schecter C-6 Elite was available for only $254.99 in the Guitar Center Black Friday sale. With a formidable spec for the money, this nifty axe boasts a lightweight basswood body, comfortable satin-finished maple neck, 24-fret fretboard and a pair of Schecter Diamond Plus humbuckers offering an abundance of available tones. 

Epiphone Dove Studio Ltd Ed: $459.99, $389.99
With its ornate pickguard, imposing size, and classy appointments, the Epiphone Dove is already an absolutely stunning guitar, throw in a brilliant white finish, and it takes this instrument to a whole new level. Featuring the Fishman Sonitone pickup, this acoustic sounds just as good as it looks. 

Martin Special GPC Road Series: 15% off
This is one gorgeous acoustic-electric guitar, and it was available at an incredible price. Obviously, the spruce top looks out of this world but the glossed etimoe back and sides? The only word is stunning. 

ArtistWorks Lessons: 40% off with code BIG40
Last year you could save 40% off ArtistWorks lessons, allowing you to learn to play the guitar with shred legend Paul Gilbert, blues aficionado Jared James Nichols and many more world-class musicians.

MasterClass Lessons: 2-for-1 Membership Offer
You could give the gift of lessons with MasterClass last Black Friday. MasterClass allows you to “learn from the best” with a wealth of industry professionals and world-famous musicians ready to teach you everything from guitar and drums to cooking and writing.