Prime Day guitar deals 2023: the best sales and deals still running today

Become a Prime member for free
Before you can take advantage of Amazon's Prime Day deals you'll need to become a Prime member. Signing up is easy and there's currently a 30-day free trial available which will comfortably cover you for Prime Day. After this it's $14.99 per month. Prime members benefit from free delivery, access to Prime video and more.

Amazon Music Unlimited: Up to 3 months free
New to Amazon Prime? You need to sign up to take advantage of Prime Day anyway, but if you register today you'll instantly get 3 months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free. That means more music than you could ever listen to in your lifetime, in the palm of your hand, for no money!

Positive Grid Spark Mini: $229, $183
We’ve been using the Positive Grid Spark Mini for nearly a year now, and we can confidently say it’s one of the best practice amps ever made. Small enough to fit into pretty much any home setup, with a sound that far exceeds its tiny dimensions, this tiny amplifier is packed full of functionality and usable practice tools. If that isn’t enough to convince you, then how about snagging one for just $183 in the Amazon Prime Day sale? That’s $46 off the regular price.

Price check: Positive Grid $229

Fender Days Sale: 20% off at Fender
For a limited time, you can save a generous 20% over at the Fender site. It's on a range of the ever-popular Fender Player Series guitars, as well as some fantastic acoustic guitars and ukuleles.

Squier 40th Anniversary Strat: $499.99, $299.99
This drop-dead gorgeous Satin Sonic Blue Edition Stratocaster honors the 40 years of fine Squier guitars with a sound that is as good as it looks - and better yet you can save $215 this Prime Day.

Price check: Fender $499.99 | Guitar Center $299.99

Squier 40th Anniversary VE Tele: $499.99, $299.99
Prime Day deals may be over now, but you can still get your hands on this brilliant 40th Anniversary Vintage Edition Telecaster for less. Featuring aged chrome hardware, an anodized aluminum pickguard and a natural-feeling satin finish, this guitar offers remarkable value for money right now. Save $200 at Amazon. 

Price check: Fender $499.99 | Guitar Center $299.99

ProCo RAT2: Was $126.99, now $79.99
One of the most famous distortion pedals ever made, the ProCo RAT2 has got an absolutely massive discount in the Amazon Prime Day sale. With a versatility that ranges from fuzzy distortion to boosting leads to cut-through, this classic stompbox is worthy of a place on any guitarist's pedalboard.

Price check: Sweetwater $89.99 | Guitar Center $89.99

Fender Am Pro II Strat Neck: $699.99, now $487.36
Do you love the sound of your current Strat but wish it played better? Well, now you can treat yourself to a genuine Fender American Pro II Strat neck. This roasted maple neck has a 9.5"-radius maple fingerboard, 22 narrow-tall frets, black dot inlays and satin urethane “supernatural” back finish with gloss headstock.

Price check: Fender $599.99 | Sweetwater $699.99

Positive Grid Spark & Travel Bag: $359, now $269
If you’re after an amplifier you can take on the road with you that doesn’t take up loads of room, then the Positive Grid Spark with travel bag is the perfect option. Combining one of the best practice amps ever made with an official, water-resistant gig bag makes this a brilliant choice for the guitarist on the go. It’s currently down to just $269 in the Amazon Prime Day sale, saving you a generous $90.

Price check: Positive Grid $269

Guitar Tricks: Get your first month for just $1
Enjoy your first month of Guitar Tricks for a single buck at this link and start improving your playing for less than a cup of coffee. Guitar Tricks features plenty of great content for beginners, but really shines when it comes to intermediate and pro players, with over 11,000 videos across the site.

Fender Redondo Player: $449.99, now $360
Stand out from the crowd with this vivid acoustic offering from Fender. The solid-topped Redondo is the perfect instrument for electric players that want to move into the realm of acoustic guitars. With its bellowing tone, slim-taper mahogany neck and instantly recognizable 6-in-line headstock, this guitar is a fan favorite here at Guitar World.

Positive Grid Spark: Was $299, now $239
Positive Grid’s Spark 40 amp regularly tops ‘best of’ lists here at Guitar World thanks to its excellent range of tones and practice tools. It’s the perfect option for players short on space who need a desktop or practice amp and is currently down to just $239 in the Amazon Prime Day sale, giving you a saving of $60.

ProCo RAT2: Was $126.99, now $79.99
One of the most famous distortion pedals ever made, the ProCo RAT2 has got an absolutely massive discount in the Amazon Prime Day sale. With a versatility that ranges from fuzzy distortion to boosting leads to cut through, this classic stompbox is worthy of a place on any guitarist's pedalboard.

Zoom G1X FOUR: Was $119.99, now $83.99
If you're just getting started in the world of guitar or effects pedals, a multi-effects unit is one of the best ways to find your signature sound. Packed with over 70 sounds, plus amp modeling and a looper, the Zoom G1X FOUR is now even better value for money with a 30% discount in the Amazon Prime Day sale.

Boss RE-2 Space Echo: $259.99, $218.23
It's not got the biggest discount, but there's no doubt the Boss RE-2 Space Echo is one of the best delay pedals money can buy right now. It's currently got a 16% discount in the Amazon Prime Day sale, taking its price down to a tempting $218.23.

Donner Verb Square: Was $69.99, now $49.99
Our pick as one of the best budget reverb pedals around, the Donner Verb Square is now down to an even lower price of just $49.99. Packed with 7 different sounds for you to experiment with, it’s great for traditional reverb tones and we particularly loved the Spring setting. It’s also really small so will fit on even the most packed pedalboard. 

Boss SD-1: Was $74.99, now $62.99
One of the most flexible overdrive pedals you can buy, the Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive is great for stacking with other drive pedals in your signal chain. It’s not got the biggest discount we’ve ever seen, but it’s already excellent value for money so any reduction is a bonus in our book! 

Fender Play: 50% off an annual subscription
Sorted a free trial but now you want to continue getting all the benefits of Fender Play lessons beyond your trial? Fender is offering 50% off an annual plan for all Guitar World readers, dropping the price from $99.99 to just $49.99. Just add the code guitarworld50 at checkout.

Simply Guitar: Save 20% at this link
If you'd prefer to learn on your smart device, Simply Guitar has a fantastic app with a fun, lively gamified approach to learning the instrument. Right now you can sign up for a year and save $30, dropping the annual cost from $150 down to just $120.

TrueFire lessons: Save 30% with code GWTF30
TrueFire includes 50,000 video lessons taught by industry-leading teachers, Grammy Award-winning artists and world-class touring musicians. And in case that wasn't good enough, you can save 30% off an All-Access subscription and all courses with the exclusive code GWTF30.

Shure MV7: Was $311, now $189.05
If you’re wanting to supplement your guitar playing with some live streaming, podcasting, or creating additional content for your band, the Shure MV7 is a brilliant microphone for vocals. It’s currently got a massive $121.95 off in the Amazon Prime Day sale, making it even better value for money. With dual XLR and USB connectivity, an auto-level function, and premium-level sound quality, it’s a great mic for beginners to get to grips with.