1. Quick links
2. Editor's picks
3. Electric guitar deals
4. Bass guitar deals
5. Acoustic guitar deals
3. FAQ
After all the hype and buildup, the Black Friday sale is officially over. If you missed out on all the action don't worry though, the big 'F' are continuing on with their Black Friday Fender deals, offering guitarists huge savings of up to 50% off a range of their iconic guitars. So whether you're in the market for a Strat, Tele, P-Bass, or Jazz Bass, there are some seriously tempting reductions on a huge range of Fender's iconic instruments.
Whilst the Black Friday sale is still going at the moment, we're expecting the Cyber Monday Fender deals to arrive on November 27, potentially with even bigger and better savings than we've seen already. We'll be curating a dedicated page with all the best deals from the day, so make sure you check it out if you're still looking for a bargain during Cyber Weekend.
The Fender shop has many of the cheapest prices we've seen this Black Friday weekend, but if you prefer to do your shopping elsewhere there are plenty of great deals still available. Over at Sweetwater, there's $300 off Acoustasonic Player Telecasters, while Guitar Center is offering $200 off a very Gilmour-esque Player Strat. Musician's Friend has also got some great deals, with a huge $180 off a Player Telecaster Plus Top with a gorgeous flame maple veneer.
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.
Black Friday 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 75% 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
Thomann: Up to 60% off Fender guitars
Black Friday Fender deals: Editor's picks
Electric guitar deals
Bass guitar deals
Acoustic guitar deals
Black Friday Fender deals: FAQ
When is the Fender Black Friday sale?
Black Friday 2023 will land on Friday, 24 November. The deals will extend across that weekend (also known as Cyber Weekend) before finishing with a bang on with Cyber Monday guitar deals on 27 November.
How long is the Fender Black Friday sale?
Typically Black Friday 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 Black Friday 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 Black Friday 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 Black Friday 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 Black Friday sale?
Obviously, we are going to see a steady stream of discounted guitars and basses in this year's Fender Black Friday 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 Black Friday Fender deals
1. Create a wishlist early - There will be loads of Fender deals flying around on Black Friday 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 Black Friday 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 Black Friday 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.