PRS has already knocked up to 20% off a huge range of guitars for Black Friday, including 5-star models ranging from the workhorse SE CE 24 to Mayer's Silver Sky

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It's PRS' 40th anniversary too, so they're really pushing the boat out, with hundreds of dollars in savings

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The season of serious savings is officially here, and guitarists have plenty to celebrate. As this year’s Black Friday guitar deals approaches, major retailers like Guitar Center and Sweetwater are rolling out deep discounts across top-tier gear, and PRS has stepped up in a big way with discounts of up to 20% across a range of models.

In celebration of its 40th anniversary, PRS is offering 20% off a wide range of guitars and amps at both Sweetwater and Guitar Center. That includes the SE, S2, Core, and Bolt-On electric lines, along with PRS amplifiers – an exceptional opportunity to experience the craftsmanship and tone that have defined the brand for four decades.

This year has already been a banner year for PRS, marked by limited-edition releases and fresh educational content from Paul Reed Smith himself through the ongoing Rules of Tone series. This anniversary sale feels like a natural extension of those celebrations, giving players across the US and Canada a rare chance to invest in a PRS for less.

Among the standout offers, you’ll find an unbelievable $300 off this PRS SE Hollowbody II Piezo at Guitar Center and if you’re really in the market for treating yourself, Sweetwater has slashed $1,031 off this PRS 40th Anniversary Custom 24; a true bucket list guitar.

Below, I’ve picked out five of my favorite PRS deals available during this early Black Friday sales event.

PRS SE CE24 Standard Satin
Save 9% ($50)
PRS SE CE24 Standard Satin: was $549 now $499 at Guitar Center
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On its release in 2024, the PRS Standard Satin range represented one of the best value guitars in the company’s lineup. With an extra $50 off at Guitar Center, it’s an even stronger proposition for players seeking a dependable workhorse. Whether you’re upgrading from a beginner model or looking for an affordable entry point into PRS craftsmanship, the Standard Satin delivers familiar PRS feel, tone, and quality without stretching the budget. Read the Guitar Player review here.

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PRS SE NF 53
Save 20% ($200)
PRS SE NF 53: was $979 now $779 at Sweetwater Sound
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The PRS SE NF 53 offers the brand’s refined take on a classic T-style design. Now $200 off at Sweetwater, it’s a great chance to try the PRS Narrowfield DD “S” pickups, versatile single coils with impressive clarity and punch. Combined with the comfortable NF 53-profile neck, 10-inch fingerboard radius, and a beautifully finished swamp ash body, this model blends vintage inspiration with modern playability in true PRS fashion.

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PRS S2 Vela Semi-Hollow
Save 15% ($320)
PRS S2 Vela Semi-Hollow: was $2,149 now $1,829 at Guitar Center
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The S2 Vela is certainly one of the most experimental PRS models on the market, but with a brilliant $320 off the listed price for Black Friday, it’s a great opportunity to get whacky. Don’t let looks fool you, at Guitar Player, we love this semi-hollow offset – with coil tapping, articulate humbuckers and a resonant chambered body, its tone will take you by surprise.

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PRS CE 24
Save 15% ($430)
PRS CE 24: was $2,899 now $2,469 at Sweetwater Sound
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With $430 off at Sweetwater, this is one of the strongest PRS deals available in the early Black Friday sales. This latest iteration of a PRS classic comes equipped with TCI-tuned 58/15 LT pickups for rich, articulate tone, a high-gloss nitro finish, and the brand’s iconic bird inlays. It’s a standout choice for players after superior PRS craftsmanship and modern precision at a serious discount.

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PRS Silver Sky
Save 15% ($410)
PRS Silver Sky: was $2,749 now $2,339 at Guitar Center
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If you’ve ever wanted to pull the trigger on an authentic, fully-fledged Silver Sky, now is the perfect time. Guitar Center has knocked $410 off this fantastic Venetian Blue model. We can’t promise that it will get you playing like John Mayer, but we can guarantee you’ll be impressed with the stunning build quality and excellent playability. This guitar was a 4.5 star hit when we reviewed it.

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Ross Holder
Ross Holder

Ross has been a music lover and guitar player since the age of 8. He has spent the five years since graduating from university working in music retail, selling guitars, amps and more. Ross is particularly interested in electric guitars, pedals and amplifiers and his current rig includes a trusty 2009 American Standard Stratocaster and Vox AC30S1 with a few Walrus Audio and Way Huge pedals in between. He currently writes for Guitar Player and Guitar World.