Guitar Center Black Friday deals 2025: The Pre-Black Friday Sale is here!

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Guitar Center has gone early with a Pre-Black Friday sale, which sees up to 30% off from now until November 12

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1. Quick links
2. Editor's picks
3. FAQ

Late November is always an exciting time for gearheads. It ushers in the start of Cyber Weekend, a period when all the biggest music retailers drop their juiciest savings on a huge range of guitar gear – but thanks to Guitar Center's massive Pre-Black Friday Sale, you don't need to wait until the big day to save!

The Guitar World team and I cover deals year-round, and we've been reporting on Guitar Center's Black Friday sale for at least 7 years now. We know how to shop, where to find the best offers, and what to avoid. This page is your place to mine all our knowledge and explore our handpicked selection of deals to watch.

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🥇 Editor's picks

PRS SE NF3
Save 20% ($160)
PRS SE NF3: was $799 now $639 at Guitar Center

You can save $160 off the PRS SE NF3 list price at Guitar Center right now. In my opinion, this model brought something genuinely new to the S-style table, with its unique Narrowfield hum-canceling pickups and 25” scale-length – and was described as coming “dangerously close” to the firm’s hallowed US builds. Believe me when I say that if you use the saving to make some minor mods you’ll have a serious player on your hands...

Read Guitar World's 4.5-star review.

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Fender 68 Custom Twin Reverb
Save 14% ($271.20)
Fender 68 Custom Twin Reverb: was $1,999.99 now $1,728.79 at Guitar Center

The Twin Reverb is amongst the most desirable guitar amps in the world, providing an incredible base tone that’s great as a pedal platform. It’s big, heavy, and unashamedly loud, the perfect antidote to those who don’t fancy a modeler. With dual Celestion speakers, the ‘silverface’ look of the 60s, and a huge $270 reduction, this is the amp for players who want iconic tone with serious volume.

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Epiphone Les Paul Custom P-90
Save 19% ($150)
Epiphone Les Paul Custom P-90: was $799 now $649 at Guitar Center

With everybody raving about the new Oasis guitars, this Epiphone Les Paul Custom P-90 caught my eye over at Guitar Center. It's got a hefty $150 discount, and the black and gold aesthetic with dual P-90 pickups gives it a look not too dissimilar to Noel's new guitar, for much less money.

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Line 6 HX Stomp
Save 14% ($100)
Line 6 HX Stomp: was $699.99 now $599.99 at Guitar Center

I've had a HX Stomp on my pedalboard for the past couple of years now, and it's become the hub for all my delay, reverb, and modulation sounds. Instead of having three separate pedals it handles a multitude of duties sitting in the FX loop of my amp. I also use it for amp modeling in conjunction with third-party IRs, where it's perfect for recording guitar demos. This limited mint green edition has eye-catching looks to add to the equation, and with $100 off at Guitar Center I can highly recommend picking one up.

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Gretsch G5427TG Electromatic
Save $270
Gretsch G5427TG Electromatic: was $1,019.99 now $749.99 at Guitar Center

Looking for a hollowbody that sounds as good as it looks? Well, the Gretsch G5427TG Electromatic may just be the best guitar for you. Featuring a laminated maple body with trestle block bracing, FT-5E Filter’Tron pickups, and a Bigsby B60 vibrato tailpiece, the G5427TG more than delivers those iconic Gretsch sounds, and with $270 off, we think it is a total steal!

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Martin Lifespan 2.0
Save 15% ($2.25)
Martin Lifespan 2.0: was $14.99 now $12.74 at Guitar Center

Black Friday is a great time to stock up on essentials, and over at Guitar Center, there are discounts on a load of Martin acoustic guitar strings. They’re amongst our favorites when it comes to strings, with a variety of constructions and string types available, it’s a great opportunity to pick up a set for less. This light-gauge set of strings is down to just $12.74, and gives you even better value if you buy in bulk.

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Epiphone Dave Grohl DG-335 Semi-Hollow
Save 23% ($300)
Epiphone Dave Grohl DG-335 Semi-Hollow: was $1,299 now $999 at Guitar Center

Grohl’s Gibson has become iconic, and now with the Epiphone replica, you can bag that famous Foos sound at a fraction of the cost. Loaded with Gibson USA pickups, with a Burstbucker 2 in the neck position and Burstbucker 3 in the bridge, I think there's no better way to nail this famous Grohl tone. Save $300 right now at Guitar Center.

Read Guitar World's 5-star review.

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Squier Paranormal Nashville Strat
Save $71
Squier Paranormal Nashville Strat: was $472.99 now $401.99 at Guitar Center

The Squier Paranormal series offers some really unique instruments, and this Nashville Stratocaster is a great example of that. With a cheeky $100 discount at Guitar Center, it amalgamates the best parts of the Stratocaster and Telecaster into a unique hybrid of both. It delivers a huge variety of tones with the bite of the Tele bridge pickup, the warmth of the neck, plus the spanky tones of the Strat middle position. Well worth a look if you want something different from the norm.

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Jackson X Series SL1A DX
Crazy Finish!
Save 22% ($200)
Jackson X Series SL1A DX: was $899.99 now $699.99 at Guitar Center

Depending on your taste in guitars this might be the coolest guitar you've seen all week, or the ugliest. While its looks may prove divisive, there's no debate about how good a deal it is with $200 off at Guitar Center. Featuring a Floyd Rose Special locking tremolo and the cool combo of a Jackson Humbucker for the gritty stuff and a Mini-Rail pickup for your cleaner tones, it's surprisingly versatile too despite the very metal-friendly looks.

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❓ Guitar Center Black Friday Deals: FAQ

A selection of electric guitars, guitar amps, and pedals

What's on your hitlist for Black Friday this year? (Image credit: Future)

What day is Black Friday 2025?

Black Friday arrives slightly later this year and will be held on Friday 28th November. The deals will extend across the following weekend (known as Cyber Weekend) before finishing with some great Guitar Center Cyber Monday deals on December 1st.

If previous years are anything to go by, we can expect to see some killer Black Friday deals emerging at Guitar Center well before the big day. It's worth bookmarking this page and checking back in regularly to see what's on offer – we'll be reporting on only the very best ones as they land.

What deals should I expect?

Last year we saw some fantastic discounts on a wide range of gear. There were healthy amounts knocked off the ever-popular Fender Player series, with the HSS Plus Top versions seeing a massive $160 discount. There were also some great deals on acoustic guitars, with money off many Fender and Epiphone models.

We also saw plenty of reductions on effects pedals with many Walrus Audio pedals getting some serious reductions. One of the best pedal deals was the HeadRush LooperBoard which had a stonking $400 off it's RRP.

This year we're pretty sure we'll see plenty of guitar gear with money off, it is Guitar Center after all. We'd also like to see more savings on plugins and home recording gear, with many guitarists looking to take this route for their music creation nowadays.

Should I wait until Black Friday?

Well, yes and no. While there will be plenty of insane deals to bag on Black Friday itself, in our experience most big stores, including Guitar Center, will surprise drop their deals early. Sometimes this means at the start of Black Friday week, or it could mean as early as the start of November.

In the past, we've seen 'early Black Friday Guitar Center deals' starting as soon as mid-October - and Guitar Center has already kicked off sales season with the Guitar-A-Thon event that ran through September. In effect, you can expect to see big deals from now all the way until the big day.

Most places will keep their best deals for Black Friday and Cyber Weekend, however - leading all the way through to the Guitar Center Cyber Monday deals the following Monday. If you want to make the biggest savings, we'd wait until the event itself.

Should I buy from Guitar Center online during Black Friday?

If you're concerned about buying a guitar or any other gear from Guitar Center this Black Friday without having tried it out first, there's no need to be. Guitar Center's return policy is one of the best around, allowing you to return most gear within a window of 45 days. This means you can afford to purchase a guitar or anything else, play it at home, and make up your mind within a few weeks.

It's worth checking the specifics, as some vintage, custom-ordered, and music tech gear is subject to different rules, however.

Are Guitar Center prices fair?

We'd argue that yes they are. It's part of our jobs to check out the best deals on offer from all the major retailers, and we regularly see Guitar Center competing with others like Sweetwater, Musician's Friend, Amazon, and more.

Whilst it's true you have to hunt for the best deals during Black Friday, we'll only put the very best deals on this page so you can rest assured that all the biggest savings are right here.

How to get free shipping at Guitar Center?

To get free shipping to the US for most items, all you have to do is spend over $25. This does not include everything though, as some special items will incur a shipping cost. Musical instruments that are heavy, things like upright pianos or big PA speakers can sometimes incur an additional shipping fee.

If you're unsure whether your item qualifies your best bet is to contact Guitar Center customer service directly, and you can find more Guitar Center shipping information here.

🛒 Shopping tips for Black Friday

1. Work out what you actually need - By checking out what's already in your gear collection, you can make a better decision about what you actually need to purchase this Black Friday. Filling the gaps is a great way to enhance your arsenal, without needlessly purchasing items you won't use.

2. Consider your music-making goals - Have a look at the next year and what you want to achieve in your music-making. Perhaps it's time to record that solo album you've had on the back burner, or you just want to improve your current live show with some in-ear monitors. Whatever it is, make sure you buy something that will contribute towards your goals.

3. Make some room - We're no strangers to hoarding gear, it's something a lot of musicians do. If you've got loads of gear you're not using, now's the perfect time to have a clearout. Not only will it improve relations with your family members or your partner, but it will also free up more funds for future gear purchases during the Black Friday sales.

4. Create a wishlist early - It'll feel like there are millions of different deals flying around on Black Friday, and your inbox will be heaving with retailers and manufacturers trying to grab your attention. It's easy to get waylaid with so much great gear out there, so having your wishlist ready and waiting is the best way to stay focused.

5. Audit your mailing lists - If you're anything like me you'll have way too many promotional emails coming into your inbox, so your Black Friday prep is a great opportunity to de-clutter. Armed with your wishlist, you can unsubscribe to all the stuff you don't need and keep the emails from those manufacturers whose gear you do want to buy on Black Friday. We'll be regularly emailing the best deals via our own newsletter too, so make sure to sign up for that if you haven't already.

🧐 How we choose the best Guitar Center Black Friday deals

We're all guitar players here at Guitar World, so we know what we're talking about when it comes to guitar gear. It's quite literally our jobs to review and recommend gear, and we all use it during the course of our personal lives as well as our professional ones.

In order to make the cut for inclusion here, a deal has to feature a genuinely useful product that serves a purpose, with a discount that makes it fantastic value for money. We would never recommend a piece of gear we wouldn't use ourselves, so you know you're getting a great deal with us.

🤔 Why you can trust our choices

Guitar World in numbers

☑️ Covering Guitar Center's Black Friday sale for 7+ years
☑️ A global audience of 3.8 million guitarists monthly
☑️ 1,200+ reviews on GuitarWorld.com
☑️ 30+ years of product testing at Guitar World

Although Black Friday only comes round once per year, Guitar World's deals team covers all the best guitar deals throughout the entire year. This means we have an excellent overview of what's a hot product, as well as how the prices have fluctuated over time.

Guitar Center frequently runs sale events and we always cover the good ones, including their incredible Labor Day sale which saw discounts of up to 50% off. We also reported on their huge Memorial Day sale which saw up to 35% off, as well as their Prime Day-beating Guitar-A-Thon which saw up to $430 off select D'Angelicos and up to $300 off Martin.

And we have over 7 years of experience covering the Guitar Center black Friday sale alone, so we know what's come before, what's a genuinely good deal, and what isn't.

Meet Guitar World's deals team:

Chris Barnes
Chris Barnes

I'm Guitar World's eCommerce Editor and it's my job to manage all the buyer's guides and deals content on the site. I've been covering guitar sales at retailers including Guitar Center for over 7 years now, and I know what to look an what to avoid, so you can trust my opinion. Outside of my day job I'm primarily a drummer, but also a guitar player of 30+ years, although I'd still class myself as an amateur!

Daryl Robertson
Daryl Robertson

Daryl is Senior Deals Writer at Guitar World, where he creates and maintains our 200+ buyer's guides, finds the best deals on guitar products, and tests the latest gear. His reviews have been featured in prominent publications like Total Guitar, Guitarist, Future Music magazine, and MusicRadar.com. Daryl is also a fully qualified sound engineer, holding a first-class Bachelor's degree in Creative Sound Production from the University of Abertay.

Guitar World author Matt McCracken playing guitar on stage
Matt McCracken

Matt is a Junior Deals Writer here at Guitar World. He regularly tests and reviews music gear with a focus on guitars, amps, pedals, modelers, and pretty much anything else guitar-related. He's also our resident deals guru, sharing the biggest guitar savings he can find on a weekly basis on the site and through our dedicated newsletter. Matt worked in music retail for 5 years at Dawsons Music and Northwest Guitars and has written for various music sites including MusicRadar, Guitar Player, Guitar.com, Ultimate Guitar, and Thomann’s t.blog. A regularly gigging guitarist with over 20 years of experience playing live and writing and recording in bands, he's performed everything from jazz to djent, gigging all over the country in more dingy venues than you can shake a drop-tuned guitar at.

Chris Barnes
Chris Barnes

I'm Guitar World's eCommerce Editor. In addition to testing the latest music gear, it's my job to manage the 200+ buyer's guides on the site and help guitarists find the right gear and the best prices for them. I've been a guitar player for 30 years and a drummer for almost 20. I've worked in the music gear industry for 20 years, including 7 years as Editor of the UK's best-selling drum magazine Rhythm, and 5 years as a freelance music writer, during which time I worked with the world's biggest instrument brands including Boss, Laney and Roland.

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