Labor Day marks not only a much-needed long weekend but also a fantastic opportunity for musicians to score an amazing deal on a new guitar. As retailers roll out special promotions and discounts to celebrate the holiday, shoppers can find a wide selection of instruments at reduced prices. Whether you're a seasoned player looking to upgrade your gear or a beginner eager to start your musical journey, this Labor Day is the perfect time to invest in a quality guitar and take your passion for music to the next level.
The biggest discount I've seen so far is a colossal $3,525 off the Breedlove Showstopper Concert C Myrtlewood-Cocobolo acoustic guitar in the enchanting Ricochet Burst finish. This concert-size flatop features an eye-catching AAA figured myrtlewood top, cocobolo back and sides, and a striking figured maple neck. This guitar truly is a showstopper.
Now, even with over $3,000 off the price, this guitar is still expensive and out of reach for the vast majority of us. Below, I've listed three guitars that I actually think you'll buy this Labor Day, and I'd be happy to add any of these guitars to my collection.
First up is the Epiphone DG-335. After waiting everlong for an affordable version of Dave Grohl’s iconic Trini Lopez-inspired signature guitar, Epiphone finally delivered, and as predicted, the guitar was an instant hit. Arguably one of the most anticipated guitar launches in recent memory, the Pelham Blue semi-hollow took the guitar world by storm, and as such, they became pretty tricky to get hold of. Now that the model is more readily available, we've seen decent discounts. For Labor Day, you can pick one up with a generous $300 discount at Sweetwater.
So, this is a call to Foo fanatics; you don't want to miss this epic deal! This is literally the lowest I've ever seen this guitar, and I doubt it will get any cheaper.
Next up, we have the Schecter BlackJack SLS Avenger FR-S in the unique Aquaburst. This guitar is a metal monster, and the addition of the Sustainiac neck pickup seals the deal for me. For those not in the know, this special pickup features a sustain circuit that's designed to let notes ring on as long as you like. Save a monstrous $300 at Sweetwater.
Lastly, I'd like to give a shout-out to the gorgeous Fender Limited-Edition American Performer Timber Stratocaster in Mocha. This Limited-edition American Performer Timber Stratocaster features a sassafras body, a maple modern “C”-shaped neck, rosewood fingerboard, and a trio of Yosemite single-coil pickups. This guitar plays and sounds just as good as it looks, and it's even better with $320 off!
