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“Even we don’t fully know what it is yet”: Gamechanger Audio has reimagined the loop pedal with the Recorder
By Phil Weller published
Take a recorded phrase, and send it into spectral realms with an array of oddball controls

Dave Grohl's Epiphone signature model broke the Internet last year – now, it can be yours for a fraction of the original price, thanks to this massive Cyber Monday discount
By Janelle Borg published
Fancy yourself the next Dave Grohl? Well, you can now get your hands on the Foo Fighters frontman's Epiphone signature model for less than $1K

"With the Player II Jazzmaster, Fender delivers a contemporary twist on a classic design without losing the original’s soul": score $220 off a guitar I awarded 4.5 stars to for Cyber Monday
By Daryl Robertson published
Fender's most popular range sees healthy discounts this Cyber Monday, and this is the model I'd pick up

Black Friday guitar deals 2025 LIVE: all the biggest savings at Sweetwater, Guitar Center, Fender, Amazon and more that are still live
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
I'm rounding up all the hottest, still-live guitar, amp, pedal and accessory deals in the Black Friday sales. Stick with me for all of the biggest news, deals, tips and tricks for saving money

The cheapest bass Fender makes isn't just useful for beginners – save a huge 20% on it this Black Friday
By Jackson Maxwell published
At just $131 this Black Friday at Amazon, this is a great deal for those who want their first four-string, a bass to quickly pick up for recording, or even a modding project to have fun with

The Yamaha F335 is a perfect beginner acoustic – get it for more than 40% off with this killer Black Friday deal
By Jackson Maxwell published
Whether it's you or someone you love getting started on the guitar – or even if you're a more seasoned player looking for something simple and affordable to strum during a free moment at the desk, say – the F335 is a worthwhile investment. At 41% off this Black Friday, it's never been more affordable

Deal alert! These are the cheapest Fender Player IIs on the internet right now
By Matt Parker published
Some big deals have now sold-out but there are still some major discounts on these beautiful limited edition Racing Green models

I've never really understood the Les Paul hype – until this ’60s-inspired Gibson Les Paul Standard totally changed my mind
By Janelle Borg published
Jimmy Page was right, and as a new Les Paul convert, I was on the hunt for a price-meets-quality LP that doesn’t break the bank... and Sweetwater has delivered on all fronts

I’d be a worse guitar player without a looper pedal. Here’s why I think every guitarist should own one – especially with deals starting at $59
By Michael Astley-Brown published
It will make you a better player and help you write songs. Here are this year’s best looper pedal deals

I've never modded a guitar but now the cheapest Squier Strat on the planet is even cheaper – so I think I've found the perfect DIY project platform
By Matt Owen published
For $208 you get a Fender-backed Strat as part of a killer starter kit, including an amp, gig bag, and instructional DVD
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