The Prime Day music deals aren't here just yet, with the main event set to arrive on July 8th. If you're looking for an early saving on some fresh musical instruments however, you're in the right place, as I've cultivated all the best early deals available right now.
For 2025, Prime Day is running for a bumper 4-day period, which will no doubt make it the biggest one yet, and certainly the longest running. It's also preceded by the 4th of July, which is typically a time when many retailers and manufacturers are running sales, too. The two combined events could make it one of the biggest summers ever for savings.
If you're looking for an early 4th of July deal, then you should head over to Musician's Friend, where you can bag massive savings of up to 60% off, including some incredible deals on Music Man, D'Angelico, and Epiphone guitars.
Guitar Center also has an early sale to celebrate July 4th, with some big reductions of up to 45% off. Again, this is a good sale for guitar players as you can bag some awesome deals on PRS, Universal Audio pedals, and a great deal on a Fender tube amp.
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- Today's best Amazon deals
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- Best non-Amazon sales:
- B&H Photo: Huge laptop savings
- Fender: Save on guitar parts
- Guitar Center: Up to 45% off
- GuitarTricks: 1 month for $1
- IK Multimedia: 40% off sale
- Musician's Friend: Save up to 60%
- Plugin Boutique: 90% off plugins
- Positive Grid : Save on Spark Link
- Reverb: Up to 66% off used
- Sweetwater: Massive drum sale
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🖥️ Amazon device deals
With Prime Day being an Amazon invention, naturally it's the time to make big savings on Amazon's own products. So, if you're looking to upgrade your Echo speakers, boost home security with a Ring video doorbell, or detox from your phone with a Kindle, Amazon devices get plenty of discounts for Prime Day. We'd recommend waiting, until the event itself, but here's a rundown of the latest prices so you know if you're getting a genuine bargain when the time comes.
Last year Amazon was also giving away smart speaker bundles that included free subscriptions to their Music Unlimited streaming service. Keep your eyes peeled for those.
❓ Amazon Prime Day FAQs
When is Prime Day 2025?
Prime Day has traditionally always taken place in July and this year is no exception. Prime Day 2025 has officially been confirmed as taking place on Tuesday 8th July through to Friday 11th July.
It's double the days we're saw less year where Amazon to deliverered well in excess of 1 million deals over that 48-hour period. We fully expect this years deals to the biggest offering ever, with new deals arriving across all four days.
For more information you can also check out Amazon's own Prime Day hub page.
Do you need an Amazon Prime membership to shop on Prime Day?
To take advantage of the Prime Day music deals on Amazon itself, the answer is yes. If you’ve never been a Prime member before, Amazon usually offers free trials (right there's a 30-day free trial up for grabs) and you can cancel your subscription at any time, so if you're feeling tactical, you could sign up now, pick up some bargains on Prime Day, then cancel your subscription within that 30-day window. Winner.
That said, if you’re a regular Amazon shopper you might want to keep hold of that subscription, as Prime members get faster delivery, exclusive deals, access to Prime Music, Prime Video and many more perks.
If you've already had a free trial, at the time of writing, a monthly Amazon Prime subscription costs $14.99/£7.99 (which you can cancel at any time) and a yearly option is $139/£79.
There's also a student plan that currently costs $7.49/£3.99 per month or $69/£39 per year.
What kind of Prime Day music deals does Amazon offer?
Amazon is certainly no slouch when it comes to music gear, but it's important to know that not every brand takes part in the Prime Day discounting. In our experience, if you're looking for money off the following brands - with a particular focus on beginner and budget gear - Prime Day on Amazon is usually a good time to shop.
- Alesis
- Apple (for MacBooks and iPads)
- Audio-Technica
- Blue Mics
- D'Addario
- Donner
- Elixir
- Fender
- Positive Grid
- PreSonus
- Roland
- Shure
We’d certainly recommend bookmarking this page and checking in regularly during the event – we’ll be sharing the best Prime Day music deals right on this page.
Will other stores be hosting Prime Day music deals?
Last year, in addition to big-name music brands rearing their heads on Amazon, there were competitive music gear discounts to be had from the likes of Fender Play, Musician’s Friend, Sweetwater and Guitar Center, plus Walmart and Best Buy covering everything from beginner acoustic guitars, to guitar wireless systems. These won't be official 'Prime Day deals', but they will be available at the same time as Amazon's own sale.
We’re hoping to see more activity from the big music retailers in 2025 as the Prime Day competition heats up, plus more deals from software brands and companies who sell direct.
The main event might have been created by Amazon, but it's not exclusive to Amazon anymore. The buzz around Prime Day gets people in the mood for a bargain, and the big retailers know this, so will no doubt be cooking up their own music deals too.
Is Prime Music included in Amazon Prime?
Yes, Prime members get access to Prime Music as part of their subscription. That means access to millions of songs on top of ad-free listening. You can also pay more for Amazon Music Unlimited, which gives you access to lossless HD tracks .
Is everything on sale for Prime Day?
Unfortunately no, not everything is on sale for Prime Day. While I'd love it if that was the case, it's down to individual sellers as to what goes on sale. Retailers will have a strategy for what they decide to discount, which is why pages like ours are handy for helping sift through everything.
🧐 How we choose the best Prime Day music deals
We spend a large portion of our time reviewing gear, so our fingers are very much on the pulse of what's going on in the world of musical instruments. Products we've reviewed throughout the year as well as those we use on our own rigs inform our decision on what products we should be highlighting in our deals.
Of course, we have to take into account the price, and that includes whether or not the discount is against the RRP or the regular price of the item in question. Some retailers will try and pull the wool over your eyes with regards to a deal, making it appear as if the discount is much larger than it actually is, and that's where we come in.
We track product prices and deals all throughout the year, so we know whether or not a discount is genuinely good value or just appears to be. We'll only highlight deals that are actually great value for money, and those are what appear here on our Prime Day music deals page.
🤔 Why you can trust us
At MusicRadar, our team is composed of actual guitar players. We play in our own bands, write our own music, record in studios, and gig all over the country. That means that when we present a deal in one of our articles, it will always be on a product we genuinely think is good, something we would use for our music-making.
We spend a lot of our time scouring instrument retailers for fantastic deals on our favorite gear. Not only is it our job to research and recommend the best gear in our buyer’s guides, but we’re also dedicated to helping players get the best deals for the gear 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, Black Friday, and Presidents' 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.
🛒 Shopping tips for Prime Day
Got your eye on a few things and wondering whether Prime Day is the time to buy? Here are a few tips from my personal experience that will ensure you're ready to strike if the gear you want is up for grabs:
1. Create a wishlist early - The most sensible way to take advantage of this year's Prime Day music 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, or ponder things you don't need.
To help you create your dream shopping list, take the time to explore our expert and up-to-date buying guides and reviews.
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 that will never truly see any action.
3. Consider your music goals - What do you want to achieve with your music over the next 12 months or so? Do you want to gig more? Learn a new instrument? Or finally, record your songs? Now could be the time to invest in gear that helps you fulfil your musical aspirations.
4. Streamline your current gear - Something else you should consider ahead of time is whether you have enough space in your collection for new gear. Could you offload some gear you don't use to make room and generate funds for some new gear?
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