Cyber Monday guitar pedal deals 2024: Our expert pick of Cyber Monday stompbox deals
Your place for all the Cyber Monday deals on guitar pedals, pedalboards, power supplies, and more
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Cyber Monday guitar pedal deals 2024: Our expert pick of Cyber Monday stompbox deals
Your place for all the Cyber Monday deals on guitar pedals, pedalboards, power supplies, and more
I’ve been reporting on Cyber Monday guitar pedal deals for 7 years – and I’ve never seen discounts like these
Big brands like Boss, Line 6, MXR and Electro-Harmonix are offering rare reductions on standout pedals – and some companies are even slashing prices across their entire stompbox lines
I'm sorry, my beloved AC30, but I've found $150 off your digital replacement this Cyber Monday, and that means your days are numbered
With $150 off the beloved Line 6 Helix, is it time for me to ditch the valve amp and go digital?
Musician’s Friend’s Cyber Monday 15% off coupon is now live and it applies to thousands of guitars, pedals, amps, accessories and more – but you’ve not got long left to bag yourself some bargain gear
Fancy some last minute Cyber Monday scrolling? Still on the hunt for some cheap guitar gear? You've not got long left – but this coupon code will help you save on products from Gibson, Fender, Blackstar and more
Sweetwater’s epic Cyber Monday Gibson deal is so good I had to do a double-take. Last chance to grab $600 off a Gibson Les Paul Standard plus two FREE Maestro pedals!
Become the proud owner of a brand new, heavily discounted Gibson Les Paul this Cyber Weekend and receive two free pedals worth over $300!
I hate restringing guitars, and that’s why I fit locking tuners to all my electrics – and with 41% off Fender locking tuners, you can improve your Strat or Tele for less
This limited-time Cyber Monday guitar deal at Amazon gets you pro-spec locking tuners for less than half I paid for my last set – but it will end soon
Harley Benton is the champion of cheap guitars and gear, but I just spotted these dirt-cheap Cyber Monday deals that make them even cheaper
From guitars to amp bundles, Harley Benton is taking budget-friendly to the next level with these discounts...
Artists
Saved from ’70s obscurity by hip-hop, Cymande’s Steve Scipio explains what’s different today
Ahead of a brand-new album, Scipio reveals what he’s kept and what he’s changed over 50 years of playing bass – and why he still only needs one pedal
How Bakithi Kumalo’s swung, fretless bassline helped create one of Graceland’s defining sounds
Like much of Paul Simon’s Graceland, the 1985 session for The Boy In The Bubble took place at Ovation Studios in downtown Johannesburg
How Matt Freeman became one of punk’s most iconic bassists – bringing bass solos, jazz band and Carole King to Rancid
The Rancid bassist talks picking technique, chasing vintage tones, and channeling John Entwistle
James Hetfield credits Metallica’s original bassist with expanding the band’s horizons
Cliff Burton’s breakneck metal riff laid down the gauntlet on thrash metal classic Battery
How Joe Cocchi looked to the X-Men and the Punisher for Within the Ruins’ comicbook inspired sequel
Metal's comic book guys return with Phenomena II, as Cocchi draws on Ron Wasserman’s '90s era X-Men soundtracks for inspiration, and his pedalboard for color
“We hit the stage, and there’s Paul McCartney. He looks at me and he says, ‘Hey, Duff’”: Duff McKagan recalls his real-life Spinal Tap moment
The Guns N' Roses bassist on meeting Sir Paul McCartney, and a life-changing encounter with Prince
Crawlers’ Amy Woodall on EBows, PA disasters – and what they took from that ill-fated Jane’s Addiction support slot
The British guitarist reveals the pedals she needs to generate her band’s alt-grunge sound, and how they’re finding their way out of a “rough year”...
Gear
Best guitar cables 2024: recommended instrument cables for electric, acoustic and bass guitar
Plug in with confidence using our expert guide to the best guitar cables from Planet Waves, Mogami, Ernie Ball, George L’s and more
Best guitar capos 2024: top choice capos for acoustic and electric guitar
A capo is a great way to boost your creativity on the instrument. Here’s our expert picks for electric and acoustic guitar, ukulele, 12-string and beyond
Best locking tuners 2024: improve your performance with these powerful upgrades
Keep your guitar playing consistently with our top locking tuner picks from Fender, Schaller, Sperzel and more
How Yamaha evolved its TransAcoustic tech to create an acoustic guitar with an onboard delay and looper
After experiencing the enhanced version of TransAcoustic tech with the TAG3 C, we spoke to Yamaha’s European product specialist, Dan Stock, to learn more
“A supreme upgrade of the classic ES-335 design, with exceptionally more versatile tonal options”: Gibson ES Supreme review
The ES-335 gets an upscale makeover with ebony fingerboards, figured maple and an expanded range of sounds, but is it worth the extra outlay? We try one in each color to see what's what
Musician's Friend Cyber Monday deals 2024: Score up to 70% off music gear right now!
Our pick of the epic deals you need to check out in the Musician's Friend Cyber Monday sale
“These guitars make Donner a firm competitor with other major brands in the sub-$500 category”: Donner DST-600 and DST-700 review
Donner Music might not be the first brand on everyone's lips when it comes to affordable electrics with impressive specs, but here are two reasons why that might change soon
Meet the affordable vintage tube amp you can turn into the best little Marshall you’ve never heard
It's old, British and cool, and you might even be able to pick up one for 500 bucks. But with its edgy Vox, underpowered Marshall voicing, this lesser-celebrated tube amp might just be the studio powerhouse you've been waiting for
Lessons
When the band formed, they could barely play their instruments – then their guitarist bought a delay pedal and changed the sound of electric guitar forever
The Edge bought a delay just to fill out the sound out in U2 – it ended up all but defining them. But there's a trick to how to use it in tandem with your playing and make it sound huge
Robert Fripp is a true prog virtuoso: this lesson delves into his mad/brilliant soloing style
We delve into the mad, brilliant lead phrasing and fearsome alternate picking of one of guitar's true masters
5 essential strumming patterns for beginner guitar players
This lesson unpacks one of the fundamental skills of playing guitar, and offers a launchpad for budding singer-songwriters. All you need is three chords and the truth
Best online guitar lessons 2024: remote learning for guitar players – every platform tested by experts
Online lessons are great for developing your guitar skills from the comfort of your home or on the go – our experts have thoroughly tested options for all playing levels and for every budget, including a free option
Palm-muting is the secret to good funk guitar – here’s how you can use it to funkify chords, double-stops and single notes
Learn the secret ingredient to funk guitar parts that groove and swagger
Tapping on a country album? Don't knock it ’til you’ve tried it, says Andy Wood
How Eddie Van Halen-style tapping can add spice to a country guitar solo
Jared James Nichols explains why Mountain man Leslie West was the “king of heavy”
In this video lesson, Nichols unpacks some of West's signature techniques and demonstrates how you, too, can scale the summit of tone and feel...
Reviews
“A supreme upgrade of the classic ES-335 design, with exceptionally more versatile tonal options”: Gibson ES Supreme review
The ES-335 gets an upscale makeover with ebony fingerboards, figured maple and an expanded range of sounds, but is it worth the extra outlay? We try one in each color to see what's what
“These guitars make Donner a firm competitor with other major brands in the sub-$500 category”: Donner DST-600 and DST-700 review
Donner Music might not be the first brand on everyone's lips when it comes to affordable electrics with impressive specs, but here are two reasons why that might change soon
“Luscious high-gain distortion and tight-but-mammoth bottom end”: Peavey Invective .112 combo review
Peavey's Misha Mansoor tube amp collab is reimagined as a 1x12 combo, with an expanded clean channel and all the the gain the 21st-century metal player needs
"Yes, the price is more reflective of the fact this is a signature model with the added 'celebrity tax', but it delivers on all fronts.": Jackson Pro Series Signature Diamond Rowe Monarkh DR12MG review
A singlecut designed to meet the demands of metal as we know it in 2024, let's see if the Tetrarch guitarist's signature model delivers
“Anyone with a troublesome Telecaster needs to hear these”: Bare Knuckle Nomads Set review
Tim Mills has done it again. The third collaboration between Bare Knuckle and Rabea Massaad might be the best yet
"As ridiculous as it might seem to recommend a product with Hello Kitty on the front as a decent option for woolly stoner metal riffs, we’re going to do it": Fender Hello Kitty Fuzz pedal review
Being cute is all well and good but does this pussy cat have the claws to be pick of the litter?
“Certain to become a standard. A very versatile first mic”: Shure SM4 Home Recording Microphone review
Looking for that first mic to complete your home studio setup? The SM4 is a high-performance candidate that is a versatile option for electric guitars, acoustics and vocals
Buying Guides
Best guitar cables 2024: recommended instrument cables for electric, acoustic and bass guitar
Plug in with confidence using our expert guide to the best guitar cables from Planet Waves, Mogami, Ernie Ball, George L’s and more
Best guitar capos 2024: top choice capos for acoustic and electric guitar
A capo is a great way to boost your creativity on the instrument. Here’s our expert picks for electric and acoustic guitar, ukulele, 12-string and beyond
Best locking tuners 2024: improve your performance with these powerful upgrades
Keep your guitar playing consistently with our top locking tuner picks from Fender, Schaller, Sperzel and more
Musician's Friend Cyber Monday deals 2024: Score up to 70% off music gear right now!
Our pick of the epic deals you need to check out in the Musician's Friend Cyber Monday sale
Best online guitar lessons 2024: remote learning for guitar players – every platform tested by experts
Online lessons are great for developing your guitar skills from the comfort of your home or on the go – our experts have thoroughly tested options for all playing levels and for every budget, including a free option
Best practice amps 2024: hone your guitar and bass chops at home
These are the best practice amps for enabling you to keep the noise down when getting in some essential practice time with your electric guitar or bass
Best desktop guitar amps 2024: our top desktop amps for portable practice
Improve your guitar playing with our pick of the most powerful yet portable practice solutions
