1. Quick links
2. Editor's picks
3. Cyber Monday FAQ
4. Shopping tips
5. How we choose
6. Why trust us
We all know Cyber Monday is easily one of the best times of year to grab a stompbox-related bargain - and this year is shaping up to be the best we've ever seen! As of now, the Cyber Weekend deals are alive and kicking, so if you're in the market for some tasty new pedals, now is the time to buy.
Black Friday may be a few days away, but many retailers have already started slashing prices, with the likes of Sweetwater offering up to 80% off guitar gear, Musician's Friend dishing up discounts of up to 50% and Guitar Center also has 50% off pedal and more.
Over the last few years of covering this mega sales event, we've seen huge discounts applied to all the big-name brands, such as Boss, MXR, JHS, TC Electronic, NUX, Pigtronix, and so many more – and we'll be sure to see more of the same this year.
Of course, it's not only heavily discounted stompboxes on offer. There are also deals to be had on patch cables, pedalboard power supplies, and everything else you may need to build your dream pedalboard.
Cyber Monday guitar pedal deals: Quick links
Amazon: Guitar gear deals
Fender Play: 50% off annual
Fender store: 20% off guitars
Guitar Center: Up to 40% off
Guitar Tricks: One-year sub for just $99
IK Multimedia: $200 off AmpliTube
Musician's Friend: Up to 50% off sale
Plugin Boutique: Huge software deals
Positive Grid: Save on Spark
Reverb: Up to 80% off used
Sweetwater: Save on gear
Waves: Plugins just $19.99
Andertons: Save on guitars
Fender Play: 50% off a one-year sub
Gear4Music: Clearance deals
Guitar Tricks: One-year sub for just $99
IK Multimedia: Buy one get one free
Plugin Boutique: Huge software deals
Positive Grid: Save on Spark
PMT: 2nd hand deals
Reverb: Early Black Friday sale
Thomann: 70th Anniversary sale
Waves: 20% off annual plan
Cyber Monday guitar pedal deals: Editor's picks
Cyber Monday guitar pedal deals: FAQ
When is Cyber Monday?
Cyber Monday 2024 will land on Monday, 2 December. The deals won't be restricted to just that one day, though. Previous experience tells us that some of the best Cyber Monday guitar deals will emerge well in advance of the event – so keep checking this page to see what epic deals we uncover.
Should I buy guitar gear online during Cyber Monday?
If you're concerned about buying a guitar or other gear on Cyber Monday without playing it first, you needn’t be. Online music instrument retailers like Guitar Center, Musician’s Friend and Sweetwater offer hassle-free returns as standard, so you can purchase a guitar, play it in the comfort and privacy of your home and, if it’s not right, send it back without issue.
You should check the specific returns policy for your chosen retailer before you purchase, but most offer between 30-45 days to return an item, as long as it’s in original condition.
What else can I buy during Cyber Monday 2024?
It's not just about the Cyber Monday guitar deals in November. Aside from music-making gear discounts, you'll find bargains on great tech like robot vacuum cleaners, iPads, MacBook Pros and Amazon Echos – and you can even pick up groceries, pet food and dishwasher tablets – but it’s the guitar deals we’ll be looking out for.
Cyber Monday guitar pedal deals: Shopping tips
Got your eye on a few things and wondering whether Cyber Monday is the time to buy? Here's a few tips from our personal experience that will ensure you're ready to strike if the gear you want is up for grabs:
1. Create a wishlist early - The most sensible way to take advantage of this year's Cyber Monday deals is to know in advance what you’re looking for. This will make searching much easier, rather than having to trawl through loads of deals you don’t want to find the ones you do, or pondering things you don't need. To help you create your dream shopping list, take the time to explore our expert and up-to-date buying guides and reviews.
2. Work out what you actually need - Check out your favourite brands, see what you need and will genuinely use - don’t waste your cash and fill your basket with stuff that will never truly see any action.
3. Consider your music goals - What do you want to achieve with your music over the next 12 months or so? Do you want to gig more? Learn a new instrument? Or finally, record your songs? Now could be the time to invest in gear that helps you fulfil your musical aspirations.
4. Streamline your current gear - Something else you should consider ahead of time is whether you have enough space in your collection for new gear. Could you offload some gear you don't use to make room and generate funds for some new gear?
5. Sign up to mailing lists - In addition to bookmarking this page, we'd recommend signing up to mailing lists of your favourite retailers now to get the jump on the best deals when they do come around.
What to expect
As you'd expect, all major musical instrument retailers get in on the Cyber Monday action, slashing prices on a wealth of products, services and of course, guitar pedals!
Last year we saw money off all the pedal big hitters, with the prices slashed on everything from Boss to MXR, JHS to TC Electronic - and we have our fingers crossed we'll see the same this year.
Now, if you have all the pedals you'd ever need, Cyber Monday is still a great time to stock on pedalboards and pedal accessories such as patch cables, power supplies and carry cases.
Cyber Monday guitar pedal deals: How we choose deals
Here at Guitar World, we are experts in our field, with many years of playing and product testing between us. We live and breathe everything guitar-related, and we draw on this knowledge and experience of using products in live, recording and rehearsal scenarios when selecting the products we recommend.
First and foremost, we are guitarists, and we want to match other players with the right products for them, at the best prices.
For us to recommend a deal it has to be a product we rate that’s a genuinely great price or part of a truly fantastic bundle. It’s also important that we only recommend retailers where you will have a positive shopping experience.
Cyber Monday guitar pedal deals: Why you can trust us
We spend a lot of our time scouring guitar retailers for fantastic deals on our favorite gear. Not only is it our job to research and recommend the best gear in our buyer’s guides, but we’re also dedicated to helping players get the best deals for the gear they need, too. After all, the only thing better than new gear day is a hearty discount.
We cover a lot of the big sales events throughout the year, including Memorial Day, Black Friday, 4th of July sales and Amazon Prime Day, and we have a good view on which products are likely to receive the biggest discounts and when, the prices they’ve been in the past and which deals are genuinely worth a look.
