Sam Ash Black Friday 2022

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The best Sam Ash Black Friday deals available right now

Sam Ash Black Friday 2022
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Sam Ash Music is one of America’s biggest family-owned music retailers, and its Black Friday sale is here right now - bringing some amazing deals your way. Although Sam Ash has usually got a deal or offer running year-round, now is when things get especially exciting - so make the most of it - it won't last forever!

Thanks to the expertise of our team, we can spot a killer Sam Ash Black Friday deal from a mile away. To make your life a bit easier though, we'll be rounding them up and putting them right here  - so make sure to bookmark this page and check back regularly. 

Sam Ash is currently running two promotions - their main Black Friday sale, which is delivering some big savings on cool music gear - and their Deal Shop promotion, where there are some major discounts to be had on electric guitars, acoustic guitars, electronic drum sets and more. 

Sam Ash Black Friday sale: grab a bargain

Sam Ash Black Friday sale: grab a bargain
Make the most of Sam Ash's Black Friday 2021 sales and grab big discounts on electric guitars, distortion pedals, electronic drum sets and loads more. 

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Sam Ash deal shop: shop all the latest offers

Sam Ash deal shop: shop all the latest offers
Save big on clearance models, B-stock, demo gear and loads more. Whether you're a guitarist, drummer, vocalists, DJ or producer, you'll be sure to find a bargain. There's money off big brands like PRS, Paiste, Ibanez and Korg, to more boutique gear if you're after something truly unique.

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Sam Ash Black Friday: Latest deals

DW Design 3pc shell pack: $1,499, $797.77

DW Design 3pc shell pack: $1,499, $797.77
DW is one of the biggest names in drums for a reason. Their acoustic kits have been turning heads ever since day one with their stunning finishes, and a tone to match. This DW Design kit is a 22/13/16 3pc Maple setup in Crimson, offering huge versatility fpr its lucky player. Save over $700 this Black Friday.

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Gibson ES-335 Figured: Was $3,699, now $3,199

Gibson ES-335 Figured: Was $3,699, now $3,199
This ES-335 from Gibson is a grade-A stunner. The figured top, ultra-versatile construction and updated MHS II pickups make this 335 more desirable than ever before - and that's saying something. Get $500 off this demo model at Sam Ash as part of their Black Friday sale.

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Ibanez AS153 Artstar:  was $999. now $799

Ibanez AS153 Artstar:  was $999. now $799
Grab a gorgeous hollowbody electric guitar from the folks at Sam Ash this Black Friday with an epic $200 off. The AS153 Artstar is a versatile guitar, capable of anywhere from hard rock to jazz and beyond, thanks to its centre block, easy to play double-cut design, flamed maple body and slim, set neck.

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When is the Sam Ash Black Friday sale 2021?

Black Friday is the name given to the day after Thanksgiving in the USA, and is the day where many online retailers kick off their seasonal sales pre-Christmas. For just about every product imaginable, Amazon Black Friday is one of the biggest events of the year, and sales like Guitar Center Black Friday and Sam Ash Black Friday deliver some killer deals on all the best music gear. 

Black Friday 2021 takes place on Friday 26 November, but we expect the offers, including Sam Ash's Black Friday deals, to start much earlier than that, and to carry on through to the following Monday. That's Cyber Monday to you (we'll be bringing you our pick of the best Sam Ash Cyber Monday deals, too). 

We expect some of the Sam Ash Black Friday deals to be arriving well before the big day, so we'll be keeping an eye out for any deals and putting them here for you to enjoy. The majority of the best deals will arrive on Black Friday itself - some for the day, some for the whole weekend, and some for only a few hours or until stock runs out. Keep your eyes and ears peeled - you won't want to miss out.

Sam Ash Black Friday deals 2021: What to expect

Last year's Sam Ash Black Friday sales were pretty wild, truth be told. There were some massive savings to be had on all types of gear, from electric and acoustic guitars to drum kits, guitar accessories and amps. You can expect to see money off major brands, as well as some more boutique manufacturers. 

We're expecting this year's Black Friday deals to be equally as crazy (if not more so) - and with some already tasty deals in motion, we think this Black Friday/Cyber Weekend will be an exciting one.

Researching ahead of the Sam Ash Black Friday sale

The best way to prepare for the Sam Ash Black Friday sale is to do plenty of research on all the gear you might want to buy. That way, if something comes up for sale, you can jump on it straight away without the fear of missing out on it. It's also worth noting the RRP or original price of the item you want, as without that, you won't know if you're actually getting a good deal or not. 

We can help with that research, as we've got bags of expert advice in the form of our buyer's guides and reviews - which cover masses of instruments, tech and accessories. 

How to find the best Sam Ash Black Friday deals

This is easy: bookmark this page and keep checking back regularly, as we’ll be monitoring the site and curating only the very best Sam Ash Black Friday deals that go live in the run-up to Friday 26 November, on the big day itself, and throughout the weekend on to Cyber Monday. They will all be listed here, guitars, drums, software and plugins, keys and accessories. As long as it's a great deal on music gear, we'll be covering it.

In addition to us manually combing the Sam Ash site for unmissable Black Friday offers, our shopping software will be scanning a shed load of other websites for the best prices on any products we feature here. That means, not only will you get the top Sam Ash Black Friday offers, you might also see competing deals for other musical instrument retailers, depending on which products are featured.

Sam Ash Black Friday: Is it worth waiting until Black Friday for the deals?

Is it actually worth waiting until Black Friday to make the most of the Sam Ash Black Friday deals? Well, the short answer is yes - but that doesn't mean there won't be some unmissable deals popping up before the big day. 

In the past, we've seen the best early Sam Ash Black Friday deals starting sooner and sooner - and from now until November 26th, you can expect to see big discounts some killer products, through their Deal Shop. 

Their best Black Friday deals will most likely be kept up their sleeve until the big day - leading through to the Sam Ash Cyber Monday deals the following Monday. If you want to make the biggest savings, we'd hang on until the event itself.

Sam Ash Black Friday: Will stock be an issue?

We don't expect to see any catastrophic stock problems at Sam Ash this Black Friday, but it's worth noting that due to supply chain issues around the US some of the most popular products might take longer to be restocked or shipped to you. 

Our current weird post-pandemic world has thrown us a few curveballs in recent weeks and months when it comes to getting hold of stuff, and nobody can really predict what will happen in the coming months. As a result, we'd recommend jumping on any deals you like ASAP, to avoid any disappointment.

Sam Ash Black Friday: Last year's best deals

Last year's Sam Ash Black Friday deals were pretty epic. For guitarists, we saw 30% off select MXR pedals, and for you tech lovers we saw discounts of up to $140 on the Novation Launchpad.

The real savings were for the pianists among us, with a mind-bending $900 off the Kawai CA59. Drummers were taken care of too, with a 3pc box-set of Meinl HCS cymbals coming in at under $100 - with a free pair of sticks and free online lessons. 

We expect this year's deals to blow these out the water - but here's what you could have bought yourself last Black Friday. 

Sam Ash Black Friday tech deals

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Novation Launchpad Pro Mk3: Was $439, now $299
The Novation Launchpad Pro Mk3 offers the best in tactile playing and production for Ableton Live. 64 velocity-sensitive pads and 42 backlit action buttons grant you unprecedented control over your sessions, while MIDI I/O mean you can hook up external MIDI gear like drum machines and synths. 

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Novation Launchpad X: Was $249, now $159, save $90
The Novation Launchpad X is the ideal performance pad for Ableton Live users. It brings 64 velocity-sensitive RGB pads which react to your playing, allowing you to add extra expression to your tracks. Step away from the screen and see what the Launchpad X can do for your playing. 

Sam Ash Black Friday guitar pedal deals

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MXR DD25V2 Dookie Drive V2: Was $271.41, now $189.99
Bag one of the most iconic alternative guitar tones of the ’90s, complete with an awesome Dookie album cover graphic finish for 30% less with this deal at Sam Ash. Designed to replicate the sound of Billie Joe Armstrong’s dual-amp guitar sound on Dookie, the Dookie Drive lets you blend between the two ‘amps’, and also includes a master Scoop button for further tonal shifting. Don’t delay, we don’t know when it’ll come around again.

Sam Ash Black Friday cymbal deals

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Meinl Cymbals HCS Series Three Pack: Was $185, now $99.99
A superb pack for beginners, this Sam Ash Black Friday deal gives you a HCS Series 14” Hi-hat and a HCS Series 14” Crash for under $100. You’ll also get a free 10” Splash, free Pro-Mark 5A Sticks, and a coupon code for three free drum lessons.

Sam Ash keyboard & piano deals

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Novation Impulse 25 USB/MIDI: Was $249.99, now $199.99
Not only do you save on this 25-Key Controller, you also get a free Loopmasters Sample Library, Ableton Lite Live, and other software. It’s a good choice for home studios, and is compatible with top music software including Pro Tools and Logic.

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Casio SA-76: Was $69.99, now $54.99
For younger learners, the Casio SA-76 offers a great introduction to the keyboard. With 100 built-in sounds and a variety of rhythms to practice along with, it has everything the budding musician needs to start their journey. $54.99 is a great price too from Sam Ash, only available this Black Friday.

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Casio CDP-S150 88-key: Was $779, now $379, save $400
This has to be one of the biggest savings we’ve seen this Black Friday so far; the outstanding Casio CDP-S150 88-key digital piano, with a saving of $400. If you’re considering upgrading your existing digital piano or want to invest in a tool that will serve you for years to come, the CDP-S150 is the perfect choice.

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Kawai CA59: Was $3,999, now $3,099, save $900
As the successor to the respected CA58 range, the Kawai CA59 delivers in a big way. It balances the traditional wooden keyboard action you’d expect with new features like an OLED display and wireless audio playback over Bluetooth. And, with $900 off the list price this Black Friday, it’s well worth closer inspection.

James Farmer
James Farmer

James is a freelance writer and former Junior Deals Writer at MusicRadar. Before writing, James worked as a guitar salesman at a local music store, so he knows a thing or two about matching people with their perfect instruments. James also has experience working in other areas of the music trade, having worked for the online music distributor, RouteNote. James is a guitarist, bassist and drummer and has also toured the UK and Europe with his old band Hypophora.