The Player II Strat just hit its lowest price ever thanks to Fender's Black Friday sale – save up to 30% on a huge range of guitars, accessories, and merch

A Fender Stratocaster and two Squier Telecasters on a light blue background
(Image credit: Fender)

It’s nearly time for the Black Friday guitar deals to officially arrive, but if you’re looking for an early deal on a guitar, then you should head over to the official Fender shop, which has got some awesome deals of up to 30% off Fender and Squier guitars. There’s a nice range of budget and premium instruments available, from cheap Squiers through to more upmarket MIA instruments.

The majority of the sale is on Squier guitars, but there are a fair few upper-tier series available with some nice discounts, like the American Acoustasonic range, as well as American Professional II and American Performer guitars with some nice money off. THere’s also some cool merch in the sale, great if you’re gifting for a guitarist who already owns too many instruments.

Below I’ve picked out 7 of my favorite deals for you, including everything from budget electric guitars to the perfect stocking filler for a guitarist:

Fender Player II Stratocaster
Save 30% ($252)
Fender Player II Stratocaster: was $839.99 now $587.99 at Fender
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With a gigantic $252 reduction taking the price down to well below the $600 mark, this Limited Edition Player II Stratocaster is an absolutely stonking deal. It’s the lowest price I’ve seen a Player II guitar going for, so if you’re after a super playable and versatile instrument that punches above its weight then this is a great deal to go for. I reviewed the guitar when it launched, and praised it for the vintage tone of the Alnico pickups, the return of rosewood fingerboards, and the effortlessly playable modern ‘C’ profile neck.

Squier Paranormal Offset Telecaster SJ
Save 30% ($141.90)
Squier Paranormal Offset Telecaster SJ: was $472.99 now $331.09 at Fender
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This super cool Squier Paranormal Offset Telecaster SJ is quite unlike most other Fender models I’ve come across, blending the offset shape of a Jazzmaster and single coil in the neck position, with the classic bridge pickup of a Telecaster. It’s got a huge $141.90 discount in the Fender sale, so if you’re after a guitar that’s quite unlike any other, this is a great shout.

Squier Paranormal Troublemaker Telecaster Deluxe
Save 30% ($141.90)
Squier Paranormal Troublemaker Telecaster Deluxe: was $472.99 now $331.09 at Fender
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Another unusual offspring of the Squier Paranormal series, this Troublemaker Telecaster Deluxe has been discounted by a huge $141.90, taking the price down to well below $350. It’s one of the coolest Squier guitars I’ve ever played, with dual humbuckers and a four knob control layout giving some deliciously thick guitar tones. It’s even got coil splits for extra tonal versatility, making this a real powerhouse for relatively little cash.

Fender Vintage Ads Coaster Set
Save 30% ($6.30)
Fender Vintage Ads Coaster Set: was $20.99 now $14.69 at Fender
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This Fender Vintage Ads Coaster Set is a great gift idea for the Fender fan who already owns too many guitars. Reduced by a cheeky $6.30, you get four different coasters depicting the 1960s ‘You Won’t Part With Yours’ campaign, which saw Fender guitars being used in places of varying insanity, such as skydiving, scuba diving, and surfing. A great shout as a stocking filler for the player who has it all.

Squier Classic Vibe 60s Custom Telecaster SH
Save 30% ($157.50)
Squier Classic Vibe 60s Custom Telecaster SH: was $524.99 now $367.49 at Fender
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This deal was hidden right at the bottom of the page on the Fender website, but precious little gets past me. Packing an SH pickup configuration and a Bigsby B50, this is an absolutely amazing deal with a hefty $157.50 taking the price down to just $367.49. It’s got some really nice retro touches too, with a vintage-tinted gloss neck, double-bound body, and a vintage-inspired headstock design.

Squier Affinity Series Telecaster
Save 30% ($75)
Squier Affinity Series Telecaster: was $249.99 now $174.99 at Fender
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This Squier Affinity Series Telecaster is a great choice for a beginner guitarist, and with a nice $75 reduction on the regular price, it leaves plenty of budget for a practice amplifier and accessories. This limited edition version comes in an all black colorway, making it a great shout for those into rock and metal guitar, and is plenty playable enough for any beginner to get their hands around, thanks to Fender’s trademark ‘C’ shape neck profile.

Fender American Performer Stratocaster HSS
Save 20% ($240)
Fender American Performer Stratocaster HSS: was $1,219.99 now $979.99 at Fender
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If you’re looking for a guitar that’s a little more premium than a Squier, this Fender American Performer Stratocaster gives you an MIA guitar for below a grand, which is awesome value in my book. It’s been given a chunky $240 reduction in the sale, and is packing two Yosemite single coil pickups and a Double Tap humbucker that lets you split down to a single coil. Add in a satin finished neck for smooth playability and jumbo frets and you’ve got yourself a gig-ready guitar for a lot less.

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Matt McCracken
Junior Deals Writer

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