5 of the best 4th of July sales for guitarists to save on guitars, amps, pedals, strings and more
Explore Independence Day promotions at Guitar Center, Musician’s Friend, Sweetwater, Positive Grid and more
If you’ve been in the market for some new guitar gear but want your budget to stretch as far as possible, then the 4th of July sales are the ideal time to shop. This year there’s no shortage of savings to be made on guitar gear, whether you’re looking for a new guitar cable, a space-saving multi-effects pedal or a killer guitar amp.
Outside of the forthcoming Prime Day guitar deals and the Black Friday guitar deals that will drop later this year, the 4th of July sales are usually a great time to find big savings on your favorite gear. We've taken a close look and there are some major discounts to be had – and what's even better is that most of this year's sales aren't just isolated to July 4th itself, but will extend to the weekend and beyond.
You'll find the biggest discount at Sweetwater right now, where there's up to 60% off select guitar gear. There's not a huge amount on sale, but the promotion does include brands such as Boss, Gretsch and D'Angelico.
There's a much wider choice of discounted gear over at Guitar Center, with savings topping out at a decent 50%. If you're in the market for a new Fender or Gibson electric, this is the sale the shop this week.
Here's a few more select sales you should check out while the July 4th savings last.
Sweetwater 4th of July sale: Save up to 60%
From hundreds of dollars off Gretsch guitars, to savings and free gifts if you buy a Boss Katana amp, this sale sees some of Sweetwater's biggest discounts of the year so far. There are some real gems in this sale, which runs through to July 9th.
Musician's Friend 4th of July Sale: Up to 40% off
For a limited time, you can bag yourself chunky discounts on popular models from Fender, Music Man, D'Angelico, Gretsch, Schecter and many more. This sale ends on 7 July, so don't hang around!
Guitar Center 4th of July sale: Save up to 50%
There are big savings available on electric guitars from Epiphone and Gretsch, acoustic guitars from names including Fender and Breedlove, and amps from Blackstar, among many others. You've got until July 10 – so don't hang about.
Fender: Up to 40% off Fender Days sale
Fender has once again launched its Days Sale promotion, with up to 40% off select guitars, basses and accessories. Highlights include 20% off a Limited Edition Player Plus Stratocaster HSS HT model and the beginner-friendly Affinity Series Strat HH with a cool $50 off.
Reverb: Up to 70% off 4th July sale
Usually a go-to for used gear, Reverb is becoming an increasingly first-rate destination for new gear at great prices, and their 4th July deals are excellent for 2024, including $800 off the D'Angelico Excel DC Tour electric and $60 off the excellent Earthquaker Devices Disaster Transport Delay Modulation Machine Legacy pedal.
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I'm Guitar Player's eCommerce Editor. In addition to testing the latest music gear, it's my job to manage the buyer's guides on the site and help guitarists find the right gear and the best prices for them. I've been a guitar player for 30 years and a drummer for almost 20. I've worked in the music gear industry for 20 years, including 7 years as Editor of the UK's best-selling drum magazine Rhythm, and 5 years as a freelance music writer, during which time I worked with the world's biggest instrument brands including Boss, Laney and Roland.
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