1. Quick links
2. Editor's picks
3. Electric guitar deals
4. Bass guitar deals
5. Acoustic guitar deals
6. FAQ
Cyber Monday has officially ended, but there are some super Cyber Monday Fender deals available if you've arrived late to the party. The big 'F' are still offering guitarists huge savings of up to 50% off a range of their iconic instruments but for a limited time only.
The Fender shop still has many of the cheapest prices we've seen during Cyber Weekend, but if you prefer to do your shopping elsewhere there are plenty of great deals still available. Guitar Center has got $200 off a very Gilmour-esque Player Strat while Musician's Friend has also got some great deals, offering a huge $180 off a Player Telecaster Plus Top with a gorgeous flame maple veneer.
If you'd rather shop at Sweetwater, we spotted an excellent deal with a massive $300 reduction on a Fender Acoustasonic Telecaster. It's a limited edition finish that's only available at Sweetwater, so you literally won't find it anywhere else.
Below we've rounded up all the best Fender deals from every retailer for you, and we've handpicked some of the best deals available using our writing team's expert knowledge of Fender guitars, amps, and pedals.
Cyber Monday Fender deals: Quick links
Amazon US: Save on Fender gear
Fender Play: Save 50% on guitar lessons
Fender Shop: Up to 50% off guitars
Guitar Center: Up to 40% savings on Fender
Musician's Friend: Up to 50% off Fender
Sweetwater: Huge up to 80% off Fender
Amazon UK: Save on Fender gear
Andertons: Massive savings on Fender
Gear 4 Music: Loads of Fender bargains
PMT: Extra 10% off Fender gear
Cyber Monday Fender deals: Editor's picks
Fender Cyber Week Sale: Up to 50% off
From $10 straps to $60 pickup sets, $149 Squiers to 30% savings on the entire Vintera range, plus up to $550(!) off the made-in-Japan Aerodyne lineup, there is something for every guitarist in Fender.com’s epic Cyber Week Sale – based on these discounts, it’s one of the best guitar sales we’ve seen this year.
Squier Classic Vibe Jag: Was $499.99, now $399.99
Next up is the retro-inspired '60s Jag in the eye-catching Silver Sparkle finish. This guitar has all the vintage charm of an original Jag but without the hefty price tag. Right now this guitar is down to $399.99, that's a saving of $100.
Price check - Sweetwater $479
Fender Vintera '50s Tele Modified: $1,199.99, $839.99
The Vintera Modified Tele is the perfect axe for those who want the best of both worlds. This Tele has plenty of vintage mojo in the style department but also benefits from modern features such as a contemporary neck profile and hotter pickups.
Price check - Sweetwater $839.99
Fender Malibu Player: $449.99, $314.99
The Malibu Player may be small, but this pint-sized acoustic packs a punch. Featuring a solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and 6-in-line headstock, this guitar is immensely playable, sounds fantastic, and looks pretty cool while doing it.
Price check - Sweetwater $449.99
Fender Vintera '60s Mustang: $1,149.99, $804.99
The Mustang Bass has made quite the impact since it was released back in '64, finding its way into the hands of everyone from Tina Weymouth of the Talking Heads, Bill Wyman of The Rolling Stones, and even Mikey Way of My Chemical Romance - and now you can join the club for a less, with 30% off while stocks last.
Price check - Sweetwater $804.99
Squier Affinity Jazzmaster: $279.99, $223.99
This low-cost series is superb for beginners and now offers more choices than ever. We can't get enough of the Affinity Jazzmaster, its lightweight body, slim and comfortable C-shaped neck, and Squier single-coil Jazzmaster pickups add up to a guitar that is way more than the sum of its parts.
Price check - Guitar Center $279.99
Fender Vintera Road Worn '50s Strat: $1,299.99, $909.99
Like your guitars to be played in? Well, this limited edition Vintera Road Worn '50s Stratocaster is the axe for you. Featuring Custom Shop Fat '50s pickups and plenty of vintage mojo this guitar is a total bargain at only $909.99.
Fender DE FA-235E Concert: $349.99, now $244.99
Even when it isn't on sale, this striking acoustic offers fantastic value for money, and with its slim neck it's ideal for beginners. It even comes loaded with Fishman electronics. So, with 30% off for Black Friday, the deal just got even sweeter.
Squier 40th Anniversary P-Bass: $499.99, $349.99
Squier is celebrating their anniversary in style with this highly-spec'd P-Bass. Featuring striking gold-plated hardware, a gold anodized aluminium pickguard, a bound Indian laurel fingerboard with pearloid block inlays and an engraved anniversary neck plate this is one classy-looking bass - and better yet there's 30% off this Black Friday.
Cyber Monday Fender deals: Electric guitars
Fender Player Stratocaster: $799, now $599
This Strat will appeal to fans of David Gilmour. There aren't too many Stratocaster spec combos more iconic than a black body and pickguard with a maple fingerboard, and thanks to this tasty Guitar Center deal you can harness that classic Gilmour black Strat vibe and those sought-after Strat sounds for $200 cheaper than usual.
Fender Player Strat in Surf Pearl: $799, now $599
Faded green Strats are among the coolest Fender colors (fact), so this Limited Edition Fender Player Stratocaster in Surf Green really caught our collective eyes. Even more so when it’s down from $799 to just $599 at Guitar Center.
Fender Player Strat in Shell Pink: $824, now $649
This might be the best-looking Stratocaster on sale this Black Friday: this Limited Edition Fender Player Stratocaster not only boasts a stunning Shell Pink finish, but it's topped off with a tortoiseshell scratchplate. And with $175 off the list price at Guitar Center, it’s a steal to boot.
Fender Player Strat HSS Plus Top: $859, now $649
If you like your Stratocasters with a side of flame maple top, this classy number is bound to float your boat. Available in a Blue Burst finish with maple fingerboard, the Fender Player Stratocaster HSS Plus Top also boasts a bridge humbucker for extra rock oomph, not to mention an alluring white-on-black knob/pickguard arrangement. This Strat’s extra timber would normally set you back $859, but you can save $210 on this prize looker over at Guitar Center right this very second.
Fender Player Strat HSS, Candy Red Burst: $829 $649
There are no more festive Strats than this Candy Red Burst-finished Player stunner, which also features a pau ferro fingerboard, not to mention a bridge humbucker, so you can get those higher-output tones from the classic Strat outline. You can get a $180 saving over at Guitar Center.
Fender Ltd Ed Player Tex-Mex Stratocaster: $849 $699
This upgraded take on Fender's popular Player format is equipped with a set of the company's Tex-Mex pickups for a fatter single-coil sound that's perfect for Texas blues. It's one of this year's best lookers, too, with a Sonic Blue finish, complemented by a mint green-hued pickguard. Guitar Center has shaved $150 off its $849 asking price, bringing the final figure down to $699.
Fender Vintera Road Worn '50s Strat: $1,299.99, $909.99 Like your guitars to be played in? Well, this limited edition Vintera Road Worn '50s Stratocaster is the axe for you. Featuring Custom Shop Fat '50s pickups and plenty of vintage mojo this guitar is a total bargain at only $909.99.
Squier Affinity Jazzmaster: $279.99, $223.99
This low-cost series is superb for beginners and now offers more choice than ever. We can't get enough of the Affinity Jazzmaster, its lightweight body, slim and comfortable C-shaped neck and Squier single-coil Jazzmaster pickups add up to a guitar that is way more than the sum of its parts.
Fender Vintera '50s Tele Modified: $1,199.99, $839.99
The Vintera Modified Tele is the perfect axe for those who want the best of both worlds. This Tele has plenty of vintage mojo in the style department but also benefits from modern features such as a contemporary neck profile and hotter pickups.
Fender Aerodyne Strat HSS: $999.99, $799.99
One of the best playing Fender guitars we've played in years, the Fender Aerodyne Special Strat HSS has an unbelievably fast-playing neck on it. It's a shredder's dream when paired with the floating tremolo and a set of locking tuners, allowing for some seriously expressive lead playing. In the Fender Early Black Friday sale it's got a massive $200 price drop, a huge reduction on an absolutely amazing guitar.
Fender Player Strat, Fiesta Red: $849.99, $594.99
First up is the drop-dead-gorgeous Player Strat in Fiesta Red. It's no secret that we absolutely love the Player Series and we love them even more when there is 30% off!
Price check - Guitar Center $749.99
Squier Classic Vibe Jag: Was $499.99, now $399.99
Next up is the retro-inspired '60s Jag in the eye-catching Silver Sparkle finish. This guitar has all the vintage charm of an original Jag but without the hefty price tag. Right now this guitar is down to $399.99, that's a saving of $100.
Price check - Sweetwater $479
Cyber Monday Fender deals: Bass guitars
Squier 40th Anniversary P-Bass: $499.99, $349.99
Squier is celebrating their anniversary in style with this highly-spec'd P-Bass. Featuring striking gold-plated hardware, a gold anodized aluminium pickguard, a bound Indian laurel fingerboard with pearloid block inlays and an engraved anniversary neck plate this is one classy-looking bass - and better yet there's 30% off this Black Friday.
Fender Vintera '60s Mustang: $1,149.99, $804.99
The Mustang Bass has made quite the impact since it was released back in '64, finding its way into the hands of everyone from Tina Weymouth of the Talking Heads, Bill Wyman of The Rolling Stones and even Mikey Way of My Chemical Romance - and now you can join the club for a less, with 30% off while stocks last.
Cyber Monday Fender deals: Acoustic guitars
Fender DE FA-235E Concert: $349.99, now $244.99
Even when it isn't on sale, this striking acoustic offers fantastic value for money, and with its slim neck it's ideal for beginners. It even comes loaded with Fishman electronics. So, with 30% off for Black Friday, the deal just got even sweeter.
Fender Malibu Player, Shell Pink: $449.99, $314.99
The Malibu Player may be small, but this pint-sized acoustic packs a punch. Featuring a solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and 6-in-line headstock, this guitar is immensely playable, sounds fantastic and looks pretty cool while doing it.
Cyber Monday Fender deals: FAQ
When is the Fender Cyber Monday sale?
Cyber Monday 2023 will land on Monday, 27 November. The deals will typically extend into early December too, allowing anyone late to the party the chance to catch up or bag a last minute Christmas present.
How long is the Fender Cyber Monday sale?
Typically Cyber Monday sales go on for the whole weekend, but the deals won't be restricted to those four days. Previous experience tells us that some of the best Cyber Monday Fender deals will emerge well in advance of the event – for example this year we've seen reductions on Player Plus and Player Series guitars already. Some deals will also linger afterwards into December.
What Fender deals should I expect?
All major musical instrument retailers get in on the Cyber Monday Fender deals action, slashing prices on a wealth of products from beginner guitars to amps.
We've included some highlights from last year below, but some of our favorite deals were $150 off the price of the Fender Player Tele Plus Top, 50% off a one-year subscription to Fender Play, and 24% off the fabulous Squier 40th Anniversary Jazzmaster. Of course, there were many more offers to be had on amps, bass guitars, ukuleles, accessories, and even Fender-branded clothing.
The Amazon and Walmart Cyber Monday sales will be huge, too. Not only do they sell a fair range of music-making gear, but these are also the places to pick up things like wireless headphones and Amazon Echo devices.
What else can I buy in the Fender Cyber Monday sale?
Obviously, we are going to see a steady stream of discounted guitars and basses in this year's Fender Cyber Monday sale, but that's not all that will be on offer. We are likely to see prices slashed on Fender's online learning platform, Fender Play, too. In fact, last year we saw 50% off a one-year subscription, and we are hoping to see a similar - if not better - discount this year.
Again, if last year is anything to go by, we will also see a slew of Fender official merchandise go on sale. This includes official t-shirts, hoodies, hats, and other wearables - meaning you can show the world who your favorite guitar brand is without breaking the bank.
Do Fender guitars hold their values?
As one of the biggest guitar brands in the world, for the most part, a Fender guitar will hold its value well. This is particularly true with Custom Shop and American-made models, as these are top-of-the-range instruments. Some limited edition models might even appreciate in value, although there are no guarantees with this sort of thing.
How to prepare for this year's Cyber Monday Fender deals
1. Create a wishlist early - There will be loads of Fender deals flying around on Cyber Monday weekend, so by creating a wishlist beforehand you'll be able to stay focused on what you need.
2. Work out what you actually need - Have a look at what you've already got in your collection and decide where the gaps are before making a purchase. If you've already got five Stratocasters, maybe it's better that you get something different like a Tele or a Jazzmaster!
3. Consider your music-making goals - Think about the future and what you want to achieve in your next year of music-making. A new guitar is great, but maybe what you actually need are some pedals to enhance your tone, or a new amp to give you a better base to build from.
4. Make some room - We all hoard gear here, and although parting with it can be really difficult, there are a couple of good reasons to get rid of stuff you no longer use. First up, you're potentially freeing up room in your home or practice space, for which your family and partner may well thank you. Secondly, you're potentially making more cash for a future gear purchase, whether that's an upgrade to your guitar or some much-needed accessories.
We've got loads of Fender and Squier buying guides which will make it a lot easier to pick a purchase in the Cyber Monday sale. Check them out below for more info:
- Best Stratocasters
- Best Telecasters
- Best Squier guitars
- Best Fender amps
- Best Fender acoustic guitars
- Best Precision Bass
- Best Jazz Bass
How we choose the best Cyber Monday Fender deals
Here at Guitar World our team of writers are all actual musicians with years and years of experience reviewing and recommending music gear. We live and breathe guitar, playing live in our own bands, recording albums, and buying way too many guitar pedals.
As guitar player's ourselves, we want to match you with properly good gear, so we'd never recommend something we wouldn't use ourselves.
For a recommendation to make the cut it has to first and foremost be a genuinely useful piece of equipment. It also has to be value for money, so we'll only ever recommend retailers that will give you a positive shopping experience.
Why you can trust our choices
All year round we're updating our buying guides and reviewing gear, but it doesn't stop there. We also search for the best deals year-round, as there's nothing quite as nice as getting that bit of gear you've been lusting after for less.
We've covered a lot of Fender deals throughout the year, including their massive Labor Day sale with up to 30% off, some select Amazon Prime Day deals which saw reductions on the Squier 40th Anniversary models, and their Summer Strum event with 20% off ukuleles.
Fender Mini Deluxe Amp: was $49.99, now $25
This adorable pint-sized version of Fender’s revered Deluxe guitar amps is the ideal gift for the guitarist in your life. It accurately replicates the classic design, right down to the chickenhead knobs and dogbone handle, all in a fiery Texas Red finish. The Mini Deluxe’s 2” speaker puts out one watt of power, and the amp features controls for Tone, Volume and Gain, plus an onboard headphone output. At just $25 – a full 50% off the regular price of $49.99 – from Fender.com, can you afford not to pick one up?
