And just like that Prime Day is over. But don't worry if you're still on the hunt for a six-string-related bargain; most of the Prime Day guitar deals are still active. This year is easily the best we've seen for guitar players, and there's still time to get involved.
Of course, some of the best guitar sales this year weren't actually on Amazon but on music retail sites such as Sweetwater, Guitar Center, and Thomann and those sales are still running.
For example, you still have time to pick up a Breedlove acoustic guitar for $500 off at Guitar Center, while Sweetwater is still offering up to 65% off a massive range of gear for the next few hours.
Prime Day guitar deals: Quick links
- Best non-Amazon sales
- Fender: 10% off American Ultras
- Fender Play: 50% off annual subscription
- Guitar Center: Save big on guitars
- GuitarTricks: Get 1 month for $1
- Musician's Friend: Up to 40% off acoustics
- Reverb: Shop big price drops
- Sweetwater: Up to 65% off gear
- Plugin Boutique: 66% off Amplitube
- Positive Grid: Early Spark savings
- Waves: Beat-making plugins on sale
Prime Day guitar deals: Editor's picks
Prime Day guitar deals: Guitar deals
Prime Day guitar deals: Amp deals
Prime Day guitar deals 2024: Prime Day FAQs
When is Prime Day 2024?
The Prime Day 2024 dates have now officially been confirmed as Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 July and you can expect a full 48-hours of deals. Some deals may also stick around for a few days after the event.
Other retailers who are taking advantage of Prime Day may launch their sales early to compete.
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-only deals on brands like D'Addario (a couple of years back there was a 30% discount applied to 106 models), but 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.
Will any other music shops offer Prime Day guitar deals?
In addition to Amazon, we're also expecting to see deals from the likes of Fender Play and software giants IK Multimedia, alongside the usual retailer like Best Buy, Walmart and Target. If all of the above get in on the discounting action, we’re in for one hell of a guitar sale.
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