The Amazon Big Deal Days sale is officially over. If you're here looking for a last-minute deal, there are still some hanging around, but unfortunately, most of the best stuff is gone. Don't let FOMO get the better of you, though; the Black Friday guitar deals will be coming very soon if you want to cash in on budget guitar gear.
There are still some great deals on replishables, with this three-pack of D'Addario NYXLs still available. They're down to just $27.19, which works out to just $9.06 per pack. Get 'em while you still can!
If you'd rather look outside of Amazon, you can also bag up to 50% off guitar gear over at Musician's Friend, with their Rocktober sale running until the end of the month.
Below, you'll find quick links to all the last-minute deals at the Prime Big Deal Days sale and beyond, handpicked by the Guitar Player team.
The shortlist
- Amazon: Big Deals Day guitar deals
- Guitars: Money off beginner guitars
- Amps & pedals: Save big on fresh tones
- Accessories: Strings, slides, straps, and more
More retailer sales
- 🇺🇸 Best US sales
- Sweetwater: Massive studio sale
- Musician's Friend: Up to 50% off gear
- Positive Grid: 38% off Spark Neo Core
- Guitar Tricks: 1 month for $1
- Universal Audio: 10 plugins for $99
- IK Multimedia: Amplitube just $29.99
- Reverb: B-stock bargains
- Native Instruments: 100s of software savings
- Plugin Boutique: Free gift with every purchase
- Waves: Spend $50 get a free plugin
- 🇬🇧 Best UK sales
- Thomann: Shop hot deals
- Gear 4 Music: Big clearance savings
- Guitar Tricks: 1 month for $1
- Plugin Boutique: Huge software savings
- Waves: Sale on studio staples
Editor's picks
Prime Day guitar deals 2026: Prime Day FAQs
When is Big Deal Days 2026?
The Amazon Big Deal Days 2026 dates have now officially been confirmed as Tuesday, October 6th, through to Wednesday, October 7th. In previous years, some deals have lasted for a few days after the event, but if you spot an item you like, we don't recommend waiting around, as the deal is unlikely to remain available beyond the dates of the sale.
In my experience, non-Amazon retailers who are taking advantage of Prime Day may launch their sales early to compete. In fact, we're already seeing sales going live, along with a range of early-Prime Day deals direct from Amazon.
Do you need an Amazon Prime subscription to get a Prime Day deal?
To take advantage of the Prime Day music deals on Amazon itself, the answer is yes. If you’ve never been a Prime member before, Amazon often offers free trials – right now you can sign up for a 30-day free trial, so you could be tactical and sign up just before the event, then cancel your subscription once you’ve bagged a bargain.
If you’re a regular Amazon shopper, you might want to keep hold of that subscription though. Prime members get faster delivery, exclusive deals, access to Prime Music, Prime Video, and more.
Where can I find the best Prime Day guitar deals?
In recent years we've seen Amazon's offering of guitar-specific gear grow massively, so it's more than just a place to pick up cheap accessories. You can now get electric guitars, amps, and quality pedals.
That said, there are plenty of discounts to be had on other sites too, with money off everything from amps and pedals to strings, wireless systems, and more. Usually, the likes of Guitar Center, Musician's Friend, and Sweetwater all get in on the action.
Prime Day shopping tips
1. Consider your music-making goals - What are you planning to do with your music-making for the coming months? Make sure you purchase gear that's going to serve your goals, whether you're recording a whole album or you want to try your hand with a different gauge of electric guitar strings.
2. Work out what you actually need - Look at your gear collection and see where the gaps are. There's little point buying another overdrive pedal when you've already got five of them! This process should be fed by your music-making goals, and stop you from buying things you don't really need.
3. Make some room - We're all guilty of hoarding gear, but Prime Day presents an excellent opportunity to have a clear out. Not only will your partner and family thank you for clearing some space in the house, but you'll also free up more funds for future gear purchases!
4. Create a wishlist - There are going to be thousands of deals going around on Prime Day, so creating a wishlist early allows you to focus on the things you really want. Listing the prices pre-Prime Day can also show you how much of a deal you're actually getting, making this a doubly worthwhile exercise.
5. Sign up for mailing lists - Now you know what you want, sign up for mailing lists from the manufacturers of the products or your preferred retailer. This will get you the news of fresh sales straight into your inbox, meaning you can jump on them quickly. Our own newsletter will feature some of the best Prime Day guitar deals too, so make sure to sign up for that if you haven't already!
