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Guitar Center Stars, Stripes, Savings: Up to 60% off
Guitar Center went early with its 4th of July sale this year and continues adding products and upping the discount. Currently, guitarists can save up to 60%. There’s an excellent selection of gear on offer too, including electric guitars, acoustic guitars, and some great deals on pedals. The savings will hang around until July 9th.

Sweetwater: Up to 60% 4th of July Sale
Matching Guitar Center, for a limited time guitarists can score an impressive up to 60% off a massive range of gear at Sweetwater, from instant savings on big-name brands, to rebates, Certified Open Box deals, and a whole lot more.

Fender's huge Summer Sale: Save up to 20%
If you’re in the market for a new Fender or Squier guitar this summer, then this is the sale to head for. With discounts of up to 20% across a huge range of instruments, it’s the perfect place to pick up a bargain on a new guitar. There are plenty of options too, whether you’re after something ultra premium, an intermediate-level guitar, or something beginner/budget friendly. There's money to be saved on genuine parts and accessories, too.

TrueFire 60% off All-Access deal: $249, now $99
Kickstart July with a new practice and learning regime thanks to this crazy-low guitar lessons deal from TrueFire. We’re big fans of the unmatched volume of content, the massive range of star tutors and the learning paths which help you along the way in a coherent and progressive way.

Musician's Friend 4th of July Sale: Up to 60% off
And yet another store offering huge discounts! For a limited time, you can bag yourself serious savings on popular models from Fender, Music Man, Gretsch, Schecter and many more. You only have until 6 July to take advantage of this stellar sale, so don't hang around!

Reverb Independents Day Sale: Up to 66% off
Buying used is a great way to save big bucks on new gear, and Reverbs latest sale makes it even better value for money with up to 66% off music gear. There’s a great selection of used gear from independent retailers, but you can also bag big savings on B-stock and brand new gear in the sale, too.

Positive Grid 4th of July sale: Spark Live & Edge savingsIt wouldn't be sale season without Positive Grid throwing their hat in the ring with some discounts. While there are no savings on Spark, Spark Mini or Spark Go (maybe they're waiting for Prime Day?), they've lopped a good chunk of change off the top-rated Spark Live and Spark Edge smart amp/PA combos. There's also heavy price-slashing on BIAS software.

If you're looking to improve your guitar playing, this is an awesome deal. Geared towards beginners, these lessons from Musora usually cost $127, but they're down to just $10 for a limited time. Whether you're just getting started playing or you need a refresher, at this price, it's an unbelievable deal. There are also lessons for bass, drums, and piano if you or someone you know is looking to improve their skills.

If you’re in the market for a new Fender or Squier guitar this summer, then this is the guitar I think you should go for. With a massive $240 discount, it’s superb value for money, largely thanks to the addition of a series circuit that unlocks humbucker-esque tone. With rounded fingerboard edges and a set of locking tuners, you’ve got yourself a proper gigging workhorse for less than a grand.

Gibson Les Paul Studio Modern: $1,999, now $1,799
The Gibson Les Paul Studio is as versatile as a Les Paul gets, featuring coil-splits and out-of-phase switches, and is available in a luxurious satin finish. If you're in the market for a bonafide rock machine, this has to be your next guitar – especially with Sweetwater slashing the price to just $1,799.

If you're looking for something a little different, this Squier Paranormal Offset Telecaster takes the best bits of the Tele and Fender's offset guitars and combines them into something totally unique. With the classic Tele single coil in the bridge and P90 style single coil in the neck pickup, you can get some incredible tones out of it, and with a $94.60 reduction at the official Fender shop, it's great value for money too.

D'Addario XL Strings: Was $1.99, now $17.99
While purchasing fresh sets of strings might not be the most exciting thing, it's something all us guitarists need to do on a regular basis, so stocking up isn't a bad idea.

The Ernie Ball Music Man St Vincent Goldie is a weird-looking instrument, but I found it surprisingly comfortable when I played one. Despite it looking more like a quirky indie guitar, you can absolutely shred on this thing, and I thought the neck profile was super comfortable. It's got a colossal $600 reduction over at Musician's Friend, so if you're in the market for some premium and a little less usual, go check it out.

The PRS SE Custom 24 is one of our favorite guitars here at Guitar World. For me, it hits that sweet spot of affordability, playability, and great sound, making it a proper gigging workhorse that will sound just as good in the studio as it does on stage. It's got single coil sounds available alongside the humbuckers, and the build quality is amongst the best I've ever seen. With a $170 discount at Guitar Center, this is a must-have if you need a pro-grade guitar that doesn't cost the earth.

Over at Sweetwater, you'll find my top deal on guitar gear, with the Electro-Harmonix x JHS Lizard Queen octave fuzz getting a massive $59.40 reduction, taking it to below half price. At just shy of $40, it's a no-brainer if you're looking for a new pedal, delivering an excellent fuzz tone with an adjustable octave for additional flexibility. It looks super cool too!

The EHX Soul POG is criminally underrated in my opinion. I've had one on my 'board for years now, sitting near the front of my chain to give me a tone boost through the Soul Food and, of course, that delicious octave guitar tone courtesy of the POG. It's super flexible as you can swap the order of the pedals, or use the send and return jacks to insert effects in between the two. With a ginormous $194.90 discount, it's cheaper than just buying a Nano POG by itself, so you're essentially getting the Soul Food for free. Bargain!

D'Addario XL Strings: Was $1.99, now $17.99
While purchasing fresh sets of strings might not be the most exciting thing, it's something all us guitarists need to do on a regular basis, so stocking up isn't a bad idea.

Joyo Overdrive: Was $59.99, now $47.99
Everyone needs a Tube Screamer-clone on their ‘board, and even at full price this Joyo Overdrive pedal is excellent value for money. Down to just $47.99 with a 20% reduction in the early Prime Day sale at Amazon, if you’re looking to fill a gap on your pedalboard or just get started building your first one, it’s a great option. Two sections give you a boost and an overdrive function, making it nice and versatile in use and essentially making it two pedals in one bright green enclosure.

D'Addario XPND Pedalboard: $109.99, $104.99
We are massive fans of D'Addario's game-changing telescopic pedalboard design. This unique 'board adjusts to accommodate your pedal needs, meaning it will always fit your setup and remain neat and tidy at your feet. Save 5% for a limited time at Amazon.

Buying used is a great way to save big money on your favorite gear, and this deal on the Death By Audio Fuzz War is my favorite used deal of the week. This mint condition pedal has got a $40 discount at the ProAudioStar Reverb store, giving you one of the gnarliest fuzz pedals going for a whole lot less.

Perfect to pair with a new guitar strap, this set of Grover Strap Locks replaces your regular strap buttons to provide an incredibly secure locking mechanism. Many pro players swear by strap locks, and this set from renowned hardware manufacturer Grover is insane value for money at just $23.56. A 21% discount makes them an absolute no-brainer for securing your favorite guitar, and ensuring no nasty accidents or headstock breaks befall it.

There’s nothing worse than the loud popping sound when you unplug your guitar cable, and although it's unlikely to damage your guitar amp, it’s good practice to mute your signal before you unplug. With the D’Addario Circuit Breaker Cable, you don’t need to worry about any extraneous noises, thanks to a simple latching button that mutes the cable before you unplug it.

While purchasing fresh sets of strings might not be the most exciting thing, it's something all us guitarists need to do on a regular basis, so stocking up isn't a bad idea.

The Alesis Strata Prime Expanded Electronic Drum Set is as extra as it sounds - ‘expanded’ relates to the additional tom and cymbal you get in the box. This version is a seven-piece kit with 6 cymbals (hi-hat inclusive), and a supremely powerful touchscreen module with an incredible library of BFD-derived sounds and kits. For us, this is the be-all end-all e-drumming solution, with I/O to die for. Usually $4,998, this premium piece of kit has a generous $499 discount over at Sweetwater right now.

Yamaha's P-125 was undoubtedly one of the most popular beginner pianos on the market and one of our favourites for both newbies and more experienced players. Read our glowing 5-star Yamaha P-125a review to see why we love this piano.

If you're looking to improve your guitar playing, this is an awesome deal. Geared towards beginners, these lessons from Musora usually cost $127, but they're down to just $10 for a limited time. Whether you're just getting started playing or you need a refresher, at this price, it's an unbelievable deal. There are also lessons for bass, drums, and piano if you or someone you know is looking to improve their skills.

TrueFire 60% off All-Access deal: $249, now $99
Kickstart July with a new practice and learning regime thanks to this crazy-low guitar lessons deal from TrueFire. We’re big fans of the unmatched volume of content, the massive range of star tutors and the learning paths which help you along the way in a coherent and progressive way.

Another Andrew Scheps signature model, the Scheps Parallel Particles plugin is a brilliant option for enhancing the vibe of a particular instrument that isn't quite cutting it in the mix. Based on Scheps' parallel processing tools, it's a fantastic quick fix for any instrument you like, be it a synth bassline, a shaker, or a lead part that needs an extra push to the front. We found it incredibly easy to use thanks to the simple interface, and it's one of our top choice saturation plugins.

I first came across the Distressor when I was recording with a band in an analogue studio, and ever since then, I’ve loved using the software version of it on my drum busses. Part compressor and part saturation, it can mimic other famous compressors like the 1176 and LA-2A, as well as inducing harmonics into the signal for tape-style colour and various distortion effects. Although I mainly use it on drums, I have also used it on vocals, and other engineers I know like it on bass guitar. It’s a versatile tool to have in your armoury, and at this price completely worth the money.

I had to hold off upgrading from Superior 2 to 3 because even for software it’s so damn pricey. Over the past few years, it also seldom ever got a discount, no doubt due to its massive popularity. Over the last 12 months or so, I’ve seen it discounted quite a few times, so I finally picked it up at the start of the year, and safe to say I’ve been absolutely blown away by it.

I use it for creating drum tracks for my solo work, whereby I use programmed drums to save on studio time, but I’ve also used it for sample replacing live drum tracks, and stacking drums for that modern drum tone. The fact that you can import multi-track audio and the software replaces the hits automatically is unbelievably powerful, so despite it still being quite expensive even when on sale, I highly recommend it if you want to improve the quality of your drums or work entirely in the box.

When I’m recording guitars in the box, I love adding UA’s Sound City Studios to help bring them to life. Modelled after the real-life studio, it’s a subtle effect but one that can dramatically change the tone of tracks recorded in the home studio. It’s great for reamping less-than-stellarly recorded guitar tracks, and as well as modelling the legendary live room of the studio, it also replicates the desk and preamps, too. It probably won’t blow you away initially, but once you get it right, it’ll become an indispensable part of your setup.

Ah, sweet Synchro Arts Vocalign 6 Pro, saver of time, maker of menial tasks much easier. When I have a singer who isn’t so great at nailing their doubles, this plugin gives me far more than its monetary worth in terms of time saved. Aligning vocals is a painstaking, and let’s face it, boring task at the best of times, but with a few clicks of my mouse, Vocalign takes care of the legwork, letting me focus on the fun stuff like delay and reverb throws. I also like to use it on guitar takes that aren’t tight enough, great for fattening up double or quad-tracked guitar takes.

I’ve been using the UA ATR-102 on nearly every mix bus I’ve set eyes upon for the last few years. It just adds a lovely low-end warmth and beautiful top-end clarity to a track, even when you just leave it in its default state. It’s my go-to for enlivening the more sterile sounds you often get with the in-the-box recording, and it typically goes as the last thing on my mix bus before the limiter. It really brings the mix together at the final stage, and for just $49 in the Sweetwater sale, it’s truly superb value for money.

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen: $249.99, $169.99
Currently ranked as our top audio interface for producers, podcasters, and other creators, the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen combines super clean preamps with a huge range of features to make it one of the best and easiest-to-use interfaces around. It’s only been relatively recently released, so this is amongst the best discounts we’ve seen on Focusrite’s powerful red box.

Apple MacBook Pro M2: Was $2,499, now $1,929.99
12-core CPU/19-core GPU/16GB unified memory/1TB SSD/14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display

For me, the MacBook Pro M2 is the perfect music-making machine. It’s got a huge amount of power under its hood for running countless plugins and VSTs, but retains a portability that allows you to mix on the go, or take it on mobile recording sessions. It’s cheaper than the new M3 model, which for me is overkill for music production, and has plenty of connectivity which means you don’t have to buy a pricey Thunderbolt hub to get the most out of it when integrating in a more permanent setup.

Read our full MacBook Pro M2 review

PreSonus Revelator: Was $149.99, now $85.24
This super flexible podcast microphone has an incredible array of features, including some not-so-obvious ones that make creating high-quality ‘casts a breeze. It’s currently got a huge discount off at Amazon, making it a no-brainer to enhance your vocal recordings. With a range of effects built in that will up the ante on your creativity, whether you’re using it to host a podcast or to record sung vocals, the Revelator is a top-quality condenser microphone. Read our full thoughts in this review.

Adam Audio T5V: Was $199.99, now $149.99
One of our favourite budget studio monitors, the Adam Audio T5V delivers crystal clear monitoring alongside an excellent range of connectivity. The distinctive gold ribbon tweeter gives you a wide sweet spot for listening, making them great for less-than-perfect home studio setups. With a nice $50 discount for Prime Day, they're just below $300 for a pair which is excellent value considering the quality of their sound.

Roland JUNO-DS88: $1,199.99, $999.99
The JUNO-DS88 boasts a remarkable 88 weighted-action keys, making it the first of its kind in the storied history of the JUNO series. Roland's Ivory Feel-G keyboard with progressive hammer action perfectly complements the expressive new piano sounds, offering high-end touch and playability, all while keeping the instrument light and mobile.

Roland SPD-SX: $1,199.99, $999.99
Looking to seriously expand the capabilities of your drum set-up? Well, the Roland SPD-SX Pro is just the ticket. With a hearty 32GB memory, 48kHz audio playback, and a bomb-proof construction, this is easily one of the best sample pads on the market.

American Ultra Jazzmaster: $2,299.99, $2,069.99
Fender's American Ultra series is home to some seriously rad guitars and basses! The American Ultra Jazzmaster is all about that "Modern D" neck profile, a tapered neck heel, a 10"-14" compound-radius fingerboard, Ultra Noiseless Vintage pickups, and excellent wiring options that will blow your mind with endless tonal possibilities - and you can now get 10% off over at Fender.com.

Fender.com: 10% off Squier Contemporary
The Squier Contemporary series features Squier SQR Atomic humbucking pickups with coil-split options, a roasted maple neck, and a double-locking tremolo by Floyd Rose. It also boasts stealthy black hardware and a sleek painted headstock with chrome logos.

Breedlove Oregon Concerto Myrtlewood: $500 off
This is one of Breedlove's most popular models - and for good reason. Featuring a smaller body but the projection of a dreadnought, this guitar is comfortable, extremely well made, stunning to look at and sounds incredible.

Breedlove Performer Pro Thinline: $200 off
Designed to be the ultimate stage companion, this thinline acoustic features Indian rosewood for the back and sides, and a top of solid European spruce, as well as a Fishman Flex Plus-T pre-amp.

Casio Privia PX-S3100: Was $879, now $799.99
With Casio's multi-dimensional AiR processing, 88 scaled hammer action keys, superb tones and very accessible playing action, this is a fantastic option for beginners and with $79 off, you really can't go wrong.

Roland RD-88: $1,299.99, $1,099.99
At the core of this Roland stage piano is a stellar sound engine that delivers magnificent tones to suit any situation - and right now you can save a whopping $200 at Guitar Center.