Sweetwater just fired the starting pistol on Black Friday with their colossal Early Access sale – save a massive $600 off my top-rated Les Paul and $320 off a very special Tele

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Sweetwater is getting a head start on Black Friday, offering fantastic deals, discounts on big-name brands, and a tempting array of exciting gear up for grabs in their early Black Friday sale. If you're hunting for a new guitar, amplifier, pedal, or that perfect addition to your home studio setup, Sweetwater may just be worth your attention right now.

Naturally, with so many incredible deals to explore, visiting the website is potentially dangerous for your wallet. To save you some valuable time, and hopefully a fair bit of cash, we've gathered some of the most striking deals we could find, including some enormous reductions on gear straight from the top table.

As one of the leading names in American musical instrument retail, Sweetwater's Black Friday sale always lives up to its reputation. But with savings available throughout the site already, this early Black Friday sale could be the perfect moment to treat yourself.

Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s Plain Top Sparkling Burgundy
Save $600
Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s Plain Top Sparkling Burgundy: was $2,599 now $1,999 at Sweetwater Sound
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When I reviewed this stunning Les Paul back in 2023, I said, "The Custom Color Series is a refreshing change of pace for Gibson. Of course, we love Heritage Cherry Sunburst as much as anyone, but there is something exciting about a vintage-inspired guitar that keeps the retro specs where it counts while adding a twist in the form of a bold new look." Save a whopping $600 at Sweetwater.

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Positive Grid Spark Neo
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Practice amps have come a long way and with the Positive Grid Spark Neo, you get 43 of them piped straight into your ears, making it a must-have for silent practice. Coming with a wireless transmitter it's one of the most hassle-free ways you can practice your guitar, and it saves your parents or partner from having to listen to yet another rendition of your favorite guitar solo. With a cool $50 off in the Sweetwater sale, these cans are an absolute bargain as well as a boon for your guitar playing.

Fender Limited Edition American Performer Timber Tele
Save $320
Fender Limited Edition American Performer Timber Tele: was $1,579.99 now $1,259.99 at Sweetwater Sound
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The Limited Edition American Performer Timber Telecaster, crafted in Corona, California, features Yosemite single-coil pickups for those iconic Tele tones. With a comfortable “Modern C” neck and 22 jumbo frets, it's designed for contemporary playability. Save a generous $320 off.

Epiphone DG-335
Save £300
Epiphone DG-335: was £1,299 now £999 at Sweetwater Sound
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Grohl’s Gibson has become iconic, and now, with the Epiphone replica, you can bag that famous Foos sound at a fraction of the cost. Loaded with Gibson USA pickups, with a Burstbucker 2 in the neck position and Burstbucker 3 in the bridge, there is no better way to nail this famous Grohl tone. Save £300 at Sweetwater.

PRS Fiore Mark Kettieri
Save 15% ($400)
PRS Fiore Mark Kettieri: was $2,649 now $2,249 at Sweetwater Sound
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With a ginormous $400 reduction over at Sweetwater, the PRS Fiore Mark Kettieri is a little different from your regular PRS guitars. Coming in a HSS pickup configuration it's super versatile, with a humbucker that can stay clean even with the volume maxed out. There's also an excellent variety of pickup configurations to choose from thanks to two push-pull tone knobs that unlock different positions for a wealth of tone options.

Pigtronix Constellator
Save 45% ($80)
Pigtronix Constellator: was $179 now $99 at Sweetwater Sound
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At just $99, the Pigtronix Constellator is a brilliant deal at Sweetwater thanks to a huge $80 reduction in their Beat the Holiday Rush sale. It's an analog delay pedal that delivers a luscious warm wash that belies its budget price point. It's a seriously underrated bit of gear, and we love the modulated tones it can deliver, as well as the mini size that means it's easily able to fit onto any 'board.

Supro Delta King 12
Save 9% ($54)
Supro Delta King 12: was $599 now $545 at Sweetwater Sound
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If you're looking for a small tube amp this Black Friday, we'd go for the Supro Delta King 12. Not only does it look incredible, but it takes pedals brilliantly. It's got a great clean sound but if you crank the volume it'll break up beautifully. With a tasty $54 discount in the Sweetwater sale, it's a great opportunity to pick up a tube amp for a lot less.

The sale ends on November 12, so you’ll need to act quickly before it concludes or stock runs out. Will Sweetwater's official Black Friday sale begin on the 13th? And will the deals be even better? Unfortunately, we don't have that information yet, but it will definitely be a tough act to follow.

Daryl Robertson

First and foremost, I'm a guitar enthusiast – a fanatic, some might say. I'm a firm believer that most of the world's problems can be solved with a Gibson SG and a catastrophically loud amp. Before writing about guitars for a living as a Senior Deals Writer on Guitar Player, I worked in music retail for 7 years, giving advice on guitars, basses, drums, pianos, and PA systems. I also have a passion for live sound; I'm a fully qualified sound engineer with experience working in various venues in Scotland.