My pick of 5 essential Presidents' Day music gear sales to shop right now - and 1 to avoid!

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Well, today is the big day, and this year's Presidents' Day sales are in full swing. There are some mega discounts out there whether you’re a guitarist, producer, drummer, or key player - and we've rounded up the best places to shop right now. 

There are so many offers vying for your attention right now, so we decided to put all the very best ones in one handy place for you. There are loads of great sales to shop, with some serious discounts of up to 50% on a variety of music gear. 

Highlights include $500 off the gorgeous Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro V, $200 off the popular Fender Player Plus Telecaster, and $75 off the Line 6 DL4 MKII. 

Take a look at the sales below for even more offers like this.

Sales you should definitely check out 

1. Fender Presidents' Day sale: Up to 20% off

1. Fender Presidents' Day sale: Up to 20% off
For Presidents’ Day 2025, Fender has slashed the price tags of many of its core guitars and basses, including Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jazzmaster, Precision Bass, and Jazz Bass, as well as amps, accessories, and more.  

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2. Guitar Center Presidents' Day Sale: Up to 40% off

2. Guitar Center Presidents' Day Sale: Up to 40% off
There's a lot on offer here, from stunning guitars, tube amps for gigging and a slew of pedals. That said, it's not just guitar gear that's seen a discount. Every member of your band can get in on the action, with pianos, drum kits and PA systems also on offer. 

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3. Musician’s Friend Presidents’ Day sale: Up to 50% off

3. Musician’s Friend Presidents’ Day sale: Up to 50% off
No matter what you’re in the market for, you’re sure to find some fantastic reductions in the Musician’s Friend Presidents’ Day sale. With money off audio interfaces, studio monitors, guitars, and loads more, it’s the perfect place to pick up an early bargain in time for the Presidents’ Day weekend.

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4. Sweetwater Guitar Gear Sale: Up to 40% off

4. Sweetwater Guitar Gear Sale: Up to 40% off
Looking to up your guitar game? Sweetwater has you sorted. While this isn't an official Presidents' Day sale, it's well worth your time if you need an electric, acoustic, amp, or pedals. This is your opportunity to score savings on gear from trusted brands like Fender, Gibson, PRS, Taylor and more. 

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5. Waves: 200 plugins from $34.99 each

5. Waves: 200 plugins from $34.99 each
This isn't a Presidents' Day offer, but the deal is so good we had to share it. With everything from the ever-popular Waves Tune Real-Time to Vocal Rider, Waves Harmony, CLA-2A Compressor, SSL E-Channel, and so much more down to only $34.99, there's never been a better time to stock up on plugins. 

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The sale to avoid 

Amazon.com: Up to 40% off  

Amazon.com: Up to 40% off
Amazon may not be the most obvious place to go for music gear this Presidents' Day, and while there are a few notable items on sale - namely D'Addario and Ernie Ball strings, AKAI MIDI controllers, and Donner pedals - we'd say it's not really worth your time.  

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Daryl Robertson
Daryl Robertson
Senior Deals Writer

I'm a Senior Deals Writer at MusicRadar, and I'm responsible for writing and maintaining buyer's guides on the site - but that's not all I do. As part of my role, I also scour the internet for the best deals I can find on gear and get hands-on with the products for reviews. My gear reviews have been published in prominent publications, including Total Guitar and Future Music magazine, as well as Guitar World.com. I've also had the privilege of interviewing everyone from Slash to Yungblud, as well as members of Sum 41, Foo Fighters, The Offspring, Fever 333 and many more. 

I have a massive passion for anything that makes a sound, particularly guitars, pianos, and recording equipment. In a previous life, I worked in music retail, giving advice on all aspects of music creation and selling everything from digital pianos to electric guitars, entire PA systems, and ukuleles. I'm also a fully qualified sound engineer who holds a first-class Bachelor's degree in Creative Sound Production from the University of Abertay and I have plenty of experience working in various venues around Scotland.

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