Sweetwater Black Friday deals 2023: Black Friday is officially over but you can still get up to 75% off music gear

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Sweetwater Black Friday Deals: Quick Menu

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1. Quick links
2. Editor's picks
3. Guitar deals
4. Interface deals
5. Mic deals
6. PA deals
7. FAQ

The big day is officially over, but there are still some excellent Sweetwater Black Friday deals available with up to 75% off a range of music gear. So if you missed out yesterday, don't worry because the sale is still live until November 26. We'll be rounding up all the best deals right here for you, whether you're a guitarist looking for a new axe or an engineer after some fresh studio gear.

Whilst the Black Friday sale is still ongoing at Sweetwater, we're expecting a new sale to emerge on the 27th. To make sure you don't miss a thing we've got a dedicated hub for all the best Sweetwater Cyber Monday deals, which we'll be updating the moment the sale goes live.

For now, you can still get a hefty $200 off a couple of Lewitt condenser microphones which are highly rated by the MusicRadar team. Perfect for upgrading your studio setup.

We've also spied up to $300 off Roland's ever-popular SPD sample pads, which are a great way to add some extra spice to your live show. If you're a piano player, then fear not because the Kawai CN29 still has an absolutely huge $700 reduction, taking the price down to just $999.

Keep scrolling for loads more great deals and do make sure you check back regularly, as we'll be tracking all the Sweetwater sale action throughout Cyber Weekend. 

Sweetwater Black Friday deals: Quick links

Here are some quick links to categories in the Sweetwater Black Friday sale so you can find what you're looking for easily:

Editor's picks

Lewitt Condenser Mics: Up to $200 off

Lewitt Condenser Mics: <a href="https://imp.i114863.net/c/221109/789347/11319?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fsale%2Fblack-friday%2Fhottest-deals%2F104338%2Flp" data-link-merchant="sweetwater.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Up to $200 off
We're big fans of the Lewitt mics here at MusicRadar, and recently gave the Lewitt LCT 540 <a href="https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/lewitt-lct-540-subzero" data-link-merchant="musicradar.com"" data-link-merchant="sweetwater.com"">four and a half stars out of five and the Lewitt LCT 640 <a href="https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/tech/lewitt-lct-640-ts-645269" data-link-merchant="musicradar.com"" data-link-merchant="musicradar.com"" data-link-merchant="sweetwater.com"">received the same score. There are three mics with up to $200 off at the moment, so it's a great opportunity to add a quality addition to your mic locker.

Universal Audio UAFX pedals: Up to $80 off

Universal Audio UAFX pedals: <a href="https://imp.i114863.net/c/221109/789347/11319?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fsale%2Fblack-friday%2Famps-effects%2F106908%2Flp" data-link-merchant="sweetwater.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Up to $80 off
Bag amazing savings on almost the entire range of UAFX guitar pedals, with prices slashed by between $50 and $80 on our top picks and more, right through until November 16.

PRS SE Sale: 20% off guitars

PRS SE Sale: <a href="https://imp.i114863.net/c/221109/789347/11319?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fsale%2Fblack-friday%2Fguitar-bass%2F104559%2F" data-link-merchant="sweetwater.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">20% off guitars
Been eyeing up a new PRS SE? Well, now might be the best time of the year to grab one. From now through to the end of the year, PRS is offering ALL SE electric models with a generous 20% discount. To take advantage of this epic offer, you simply need to head over to Sweetwater and go shopping.

Shure Beta mics: Up to $150 off

Shure Beta mics: <a href="https://imp.i114863.net/c/221109/789347/11319?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fsale%2Fblack-friday%2Frecording%2F106787%2Flp" data-link-merchant="sweetwater.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Up to $150 off
Built for robust performance with excellent noise rejection qualities, Shure Beta mics are excellent value whether you need a live vocal mic or a small diaphragm condenser for studio duties. There's a huge selection of Beta mics on sale at Sweetwater at the moment, with up to $150 off select mics and discounts on popular models like the Beta 58A vocal mic, Beta 87A handheld condenser, and the Beta 52A kick drum mic.

Allen &amp; Heath Mixers: Up to $400 off

Allen & Heath Mixers: <a href="https://imp.i114863.net/c/221109/789347/11319?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fsale%2Fblack-friday%2Fhottest-deals%2F103807%2Flp" data-link-merchant="sweetwater.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Up to $400 off
Combining portability with functionality, Allen & Heath mixers are renowned for being incredibly easy to use, making them perfect for upgrading from an older analogue mixer. At Sweetwater you can get a hefty discount of up to $400 off the Qu-16 mixer, and a huge $200 off the Qu-24 mixer too. If you're looking to upgrade a venue, a rehearsal space, or add to your rig as a function band, these mixers make an excellent choice.

Warm Audio mic preamps: Up to $300 off

Warm Audio mic preamps: <a href="https://imp.i114863.net/c/221109/789347/11319?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fsale%2Fblack-friday%2Fhottest-deals%2F109586%2Flp" data-link-merchant="sweetwater.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Up to $300 off
We love Warm Audio here at MusicRadar, and their mic preamps represent incredible value for money. Included in the sale are both the Warm Audio wa-412, which is an API-inspired preamp that sounds phenomenal, and the Warm Audio TB12, which emulates that staple sound of american rock music in the API 312. Both have got significant discounts of up to $300 over at Sweetwater, so it's the perfect time to give your studio an upgrade with some properly good mic preamps.

JBL EON Powered Speakers: Up to $150 off

JBL EON Powered Speakers: <a href="https://imp.i114863.net/c/221109/789347/11319?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fsale%2Fblack-friday%2Fhottest-deals%2F106706%2Flp" data-link-merchant="sweetwater.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Up to $150 off
Already representing excellent value for money even without any extra discount, JBL's EON speakers are a fantastic choice for the working musician. Included in this sale is the JBL EON One Mk2, which we gave <a href="https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/jbl-eon-one-mk2-review" data-link-merchant="musicradar.com"" data-link-merchant="sweetwater.com"">four stars out of five in our recent review. It's got a $150 discount at the moment at Sweetwater, and there are lots of other individual speakers and a full PA system included in the sale too.

Guitar deals

Blackstar HT Club 40 MKII: Was $899, now $599

Blackstar HT Club 40 MKII: <a href="https://imp.i114863.net/c/221109/789347/11319?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FHTCLUB40CMKII--blackstar-ht-club-40-mark-ii-40-watt-1x12-inch-tube-combo-amp" data-link-merchant="sweetwater.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Was $899, now $599
One of the most dependable, portable gigging tube-driven combos has had $300 knocked off its price at Sweetwater for Black Friday. With two channels, reverb and Blackstar’s ISF control, you’ll have classic Brit and US tones covered in a manoeuvrable, stylish 1x12 combo amp.

Guild D-240E acoustic electric: Was $439, now $299

Guild D-240E acoustic electric: <a href="https://imp.i114863.net/c/221109/789347/11319?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FD240EN--guild-d-240e-natural" data-link-merchant="sweetwater.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Was $439, now $299
We wouldn’t normally class Guild’s D-240E as a beginner acoustic, but with $140 scratched off the price tag, it sits into the upper end of the market. Not only does it have a solid top and Guild’s archback, mahogany body design, but it’s equipped with electronics too! Get this, and you’ll have a studio or gig-ready acoustic from the off!

Interface deals

Universal Audio Volt 476: Was $369, now $319

Universal Audio Volt 476: <a href="https://imp.i114863.net/c/221109/789347/11319?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FVolt476--universal-audio-volt-476-usb-c-audio-interface" data-link-merchant="sweetwater.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Was $369, now $319
You now don’t have to spend shedloads of cash to get into the UA ecosystem. The Universal Audio Volt 476 comes highly rated as a mid-level audio interface with four inputs, preset compressors, and ‘vintage’ modes. The tube-emulated inputs deliver superb sound and having a one-button <a href="https://www.musicradar.com/news/best-compressor-plugin" data-link-merchant="musicradar.com"" data-link-merchant="sweetwater.com"">compressor can make the difference in a pinch. You also get a great selection of plugins included with it too. 

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8: $449.99, now $399.99

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8: <a href="https://imp.i114863.net/c/221109/789347/11319?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FScarlet18i8G3--focusrite-scarlett-18i8-3rd-gen-usb-audio-interface" data-link-merchant="sweetwater.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$449.99, now $399.99
If you’re looking to upgrade your ins and outs for your home studio the Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 is a great choice. We've used the 2i2 for a long time and can attest to the build quality and excellent sounding preamps these interfaces possess. This version has loads more inputs making it great for getting started recording drums or more complex multi-micing.

Mic deals

Shure Beta mics: Up to $150 off

Shure Beta mics: <a href="https://imp.i114863.net/c/221109/789347/11319?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fsale%2Fblack-friday%2Frecording%2F106787%2Flp" data-link-merchant="sweetwater.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Up to $150 off
Built for robust performance with excellent noise rejection qualities, Shure Beta mics are excellent value whether you need a live vocal mic or a small diaphragm condenser for studio duties. There's a huge selection of Beta mics on sale at Sweetwater at the moment, with up to $150 off select mics and discounts on popular models like the Beta 58A vocal mic, Beta 87A handheld condenser, and the Beta 52A kick drum mic.

Lewitt Condenser Mics: Up to $200 off

Lewitt Condenser Mics: <a href="https://imp.i114863.net/c/221109/789347/11319?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fsale%2Fblack-friday%2Fhottest-deals%2F104338%2Flp" data-link-merchant="sweetwater.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Up to $200 off
We're big fans of the Lewitt mics here at MusicRadar, and recently gave the Lewitt LCT 540 <a href="https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/lewitt-lct-540-subzero" data-link-merchant="musicradar.com"" data-link-merchant="sweetwater.com"">four and a half stars out of five and the Lewitt LCT 640 <a href="https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/tech/lewitt-lct-640-ts-645269" data-link-merchant="musicradar.com"" data-link-merchant="musicradar.com"" data-link-merchant="sweetwater.com"">received the same score. There are three mics with up to $200 off at the moment, so it's a great opportunity to add a quality addition to your mic locker.

PA deals

Allen &amp; Heath Mixers: Up to $400 off

Allen & Heath Mixers: <a href="https://imp.i114863.net/c/221109/789347/11319?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fsale%2Fblack-friday%2Fhottest-deals%2F103807%2Flp" data-link-merchant="sweetwater.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Up to $400 off
Combining portability with functionality, Allen & Heath mixers are renowned for being incredibly easy to use, making them perfect for upgrading from an older analogue mixer. At Sweetwater you can get a hefty discount of up to $400 off the Qu-16 mixer, and a huge $200 off the Qu-24 mixer too. If you're looking to upgrade a venue, a rehearsal space, or add to your rig as a function band, these mixers make an excellent choice.

Sweetwater Black Friday deals: FAQ

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Does Sweetwater do Black Friday sales?

Sweetwater's Black Friday sale is one of the biggest shopping events of the year for musicians, delivering epic discounts on instruments, software and so much more.

Black Friday 2023 at Sweetwater will take place on Friday 24 November, but we expect the offers 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 Sweetwater Cyber Monday deals, too). 

If past years are anything to go by we'd put good money on some deals landing in October, giving shoppers early access to Black Friday levels of discount, without the stress of making purchases so close to Christmas. Shopping early also means people can plan their budgets better.

Sure, Black Friday at Amazon is one of the biggest online sales for stuff like headphones and TVs, but it's by no means the place to shop if you're a muso. If you want discounts on musical instruments, the Sweetwater Black Friday sale is where you should be looking - we’ll be rounding up all the best deals here.

What deals should I expect?

Last year’s Black Friday sale at Sweetwater was a real bumper affair, with seemingly endless offers on all types of musical instruments and accessories, from guitar amps and Black Friday plugin deals to electric guitar strings and home recording kit. 

So we’re expecting this year’s Sweetwater Black Friday sale to bring more of the same, and cater to every type of musician. Sweetwater has been running all sorts of sales throughout 2023, which leads us to believe it’s gearing up for a very exciting run of offers in the lead-up to Christmas.

Based on what we have seen in previous years, you can expect to see big discounts on major and more boutique brands popping up among the best Sweetwater Black Friday deals. Last year saw massive discounts like up to $210 off Shure Microphones, $400 off Roland V-Drums, and a healthy $50 off Focusrite interfaces. If you're into guitars there were plenty of discounts on six-string instruments too, including a huge $500 off the Schecter Corsair.

Is Sweetwater good to buy from?

Sweetwater has a reputation for some of the best customer service throughout the whole music retailer industry. Not only is their customer service top notch but they also have a massive product selection, so chances are if you're after a particular piece of music gear, they'll have it.

We value our reputation so we would never recommend a retailer that isn't brilliant, so we can wholeheartedly recommend Sweetwater as an excellent place to buy music gear from.

How to prepare for this year's Sweetwater Black Friday deals

1. Create a wishlist early - There can be a lot of deals flying around on Black Friday, so it's important to zone in on the things you really want. Making a wishlist is a great way to keep your focus when the sales start happening.

2. Work out what you actually need - Consider your current gear collection and outline where the gaps are. Are you missing a delay pedal from your pedalboard? Perhaps you need more connectivity on your audio interface. Whichever it is, having a plan ahead of time will prevent you from pulling the trigger too early and regretting your decision.

3. Consider your music-making goals - Is your band going to be playing lots of gigs in the new year? Perhaps you're finally going to record that solo album you've been putting off for years. Think about what you want the new year to do for your music-making career, and buy gear that will help you hit those goals.

4. Make some room - Have you got enough room for that 4x12 cabinet? 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!

How we choose the best Sweetwater Black Friday deals

We're all musicians here at MusicRadar and music is an integral part of our lives. We all own various pieces of music gear from guitars and amps to synthesizers and studio monitors. Many of our writers have decades worth of experience in the industry and it is literally our job to review and recommend gear.

We want to make sure that you get the best bit of gear possible, and like you, we love music-making, so you'll find plenty of great deals here. We would never recommend a piece of gear we wouldn't use ourselves, and it has to be a genuinely good deal or it won't make the cut.

Why you can trust our choices

We may only be dealing with Black Friday here on this page, but at MusicRadar, we spend the whole year searching the Sweetwater website for all the best deals. 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.

We cover all the big Sweetwater sales throughout the year, including deals like up to 70% off PA gear, their Back to School sale which saw huge reductions on bundles, and of course yearly regulars like the Memorial Day sale.

Last year's Sweetwater Black Friday deal highlights

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UA Apollo Twin X: $1,499, $983.24
Widely regarded as one of the best audio interfaces money can buy, the UA Apollo series uses a unique blend of powerful hardware processing and software integration to seriously beef up your home production.  With $515.76 off in last year's Sweetwater Black Friday deals, you also got a bunch of UAD’s most famous plugins totally free, including the Teletronix LA-3A and Fairchild Tube Limiter.

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Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro: $159, down to $129
Regularly included in ‘best of’ lists for studio headphones, Beyerdynamic’s DT 990s deliver the true sound of your mix with minimal coloration. We use a pair of these regularly in our own mixing and mastering, so can attest to the wide frequency response and rugged construction. Last year saw them going for just $129 in the Sweetwater Black Friday sale.

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Korg Minilogue XD Synth: $729.99, $599.99
This powerful little synthesizer packs many features into a compact package and last year saw a massive discount of $130 in the Sweetwater Black Friday deals. Great for creating ethereal soundscapes and kinetic soundtracks, it's equally at home making smooth synth-wave sounds as it is the churn and grind of drum and bass. A handy oscilloscope lets you see the characteristics of your sound and with the number of knobs on this thing, you won’t run out of sounds any time soon.

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Egnater Tweaker-15 Stack: $949.98, down to $499.99
Your eyes aren’t deceiving you, last year's Sweetwater Black Friday deals included a tube head and cab for less than $500! The Egnater Tweaker head pumps out 15 watts via two 6V6 tubes with a matching 1x12 cabinet with a 12” Egnater speaker. Last year saw this super versatile amplifier setup with a whopping $449.99 off.

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EZkeys: Was $149, down to $79
Think of EZkeys as your virtual keyboard player. You can now pick up the original EZkeys software, with tailored sounds across a wide range of instruments - grand pianos to pads, Mellotron to electric piano - which at Sweetwater last year had an incredible 35% off. And once you have entered the EZkeys world, it's EZ (sorry) to expand EZkeys Expansion Packs which then deliver the same variety of other keyboard and instrument sounds, for much less outlay. Each title was discounted by 40% in the Sweetwater Black Friday sale last year, including Cinematic Pads, Electronic Pop, String Machine, and many more - with an amazing $30 off per title.

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Roland e-kit bundles: Up to $225 off
Bundles are a great way to get everything you need to start playing. In addition to the kit, bundles can include everything from sticks and a throne to headphones, a personal monitor, an upgraded bass drum pedal, a drum rug, and more. Last year, Roland's Sweetwater bundles were awesome, including $225 off the excellent Roland TD-27KV bundle which included an additional PDX-100 pad and mount.

Chris Barnes

I'm MusicRadar's eCommerce Editor. In addition to testing the latest electronic drum sets, it's my job to manage the buyer's guides on MusicRadar and help musicians find the right gear and the best prices. I'm a guitarist and a drummer and I've worked in the music gear industry for 19 years, including 7 years as Editor of the UK's best-selling drum magazine Rhythm, and 5 years as a freelance writer working with many of the world's biggest musical instrument brands including Roland, Boss, MusicRadar and Natal.

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