MusicRadar deals of the week: Score a massive £800 off the Gibson Mary Ford Les Paul, £400 off the Dave Grohl signature Epiphone, as well as hundreds off live sound equipment

Deals of the week
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Welcome to MusicRadar's Deals of the Week! Here, we share the best offers on top-rated musical equipment from around the web. As the name suggests, we bring you a fresh batch of exciting discounts every week, so be sure to check back regularly to stay updated.

Are you tired of your band’s subpar sound during gigs? You're in luck! Guitar Center is hosting a fantastic live sound sale, offering impressive discounts on equipment from the biggest names in the industry. You can find great deals on mixers, PA speakers, and more, with savings of up to 40% on select brands. This is the perfect opportunity to upgrade your live sound setup; whether you’re looking for affordable options or high-end gear, Guitar Center has something for everyone, ensuring your band sounds its best on stage.

If you thought the live sound deals couldn't get any sweeter, think again! Sweetwater is launching a live sound month that’s sure to make even the most stoic sound engineer smile.

Imagine snagging top-notch gear that makes you sound like a rockstar, even if you're just trying to impress your cat during practice sessions. Whether you want to upgrade your PA system, grab some shiny new microphones, or stock up on cables - which, let’s face it, tend to disappear - Sweetwater has you covered!

If you're in the UK, you're in for a guitar-shaped treat. Andertons has just launched a massive electric guitar sale featuring over 200 items. You'll find an incredible selection of electric guitars from top brands like Gibson, PRS, Fender, ESP, and Ibanez, among others. Whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, this sale is a fantastic opportunity to snag your dream guitar at a great price. 

US Editor's picks

Truefire online guitar lessons: 60% off

Truefire online guitar lessons: 60% off
With its unparalleled selection of content, TrueFire is my top choice if you want a huge selection of beginner, intermediate, and advanced lessons that cover all the bases. With over 50,000 lessons, tabs, and jam tracks it's one of the most comprehensive selections available right now.  

Yamaha DZR15: Save $298!
 

Yamaha DZR15: Save $298!
The Yamaha DZR15 is a 2-way powered speaker with a 15” woofer. The DZR15 is perfect for DJs, live musicians and other mobile performers who appreciate deep bass, pure vocals and crisp highs - and better yet, you can save $298 at Guitar Center. 

PreSonus StudioLive Digital Mixers: Up to $800 off

PreSonus StudioLive Digital Mixers: Up to $800 off
Ready to take your mixer game seriously? We’ve found the perfect deal for you. With discounts of up to $800 on a wide selection of top-quality consoles from PreSonus, there has never been a better time to upgrade.

UK Editor's picks

Epiphone DG-335
CHEAPEST PRICE WE'VE SEEN!
Epiphone DG-335: was £1,249 now £849 at Andertons

Grohl’s Gibson has become iconic, and now, with the Epiphone replica, you can bag that famous Foos sound at a fraction of the cost. Loaded with Gibson USA pickups, with a Burstbucker 2 in the neck position and Burstbucker 3 in the bridge, there is no better way to nail this famous Grohl tone. Save a massive £400 at Andertons.

Gibson Mary Ford Les Paul: Save £800!

Gibson Mary Ford Les Paul: Save £800!
Fun, unique and brimming with character, the Mary Ford Les Paul Standard Goldtop is a fitting tribute to one of the most pioneering recording artists of the fifties. With a distinctive blend of specs and distinguishing visual appointments, this is a Les Paul like no other, and we find ourselves falling for its charm - especially when there's a whopping £800 slashed off the price. 

American Professional II Strat: $1,799.99, $1,549.99

American Professional II Strat: $1,799.99, $1,549.99
Featuring three V-Mod II single-coil pickups, an upgraded 2-point tremolo, deep "C"-shaped neck profile with rolled fingerboard edges and a treble bleed circuit, this is a serious guitar for serious players. Save $250! 

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How we choose our deals of the week

Here at MusicRadar, we are experts in our field, with many years of playing, creating and product testing between us. We live and breathe everything music gear-related, and we draw on this knowledge and experience of using products in live, recording and rehearsal scenarios when selecting the products for our deals.

Our mission is simple - to help you make the best buying decision, find the right gear at the right price, to make the best music you can.

For us to recommend a deal it has to be a product we rate that’s been reduced to a genuinely great price or part of a truly fantastic bundle. It’s also important that we only recommend retailers that we trust.

You can see more of our product recommendations in our buyer's guides and reviews.

Why you can trust our choices

Our editors and writers are all experienced musicians and experts in their fields. They have a deep understanding of the categories that they cover, which means that you can trust their choices when it comes to recommending products.

We pride ourselves on the independence, quality and reliability of our testing processes and the reviews it produces. It’s what has made us the world’s leading music-making publishing company. You can find more details on how we test some specific key product categories, but the principles apply across the board, rigorously assessing build quality, functionality, playability and, of course, sonic performance.

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 of 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.

Where are the best places to shop?

Online shopping is definitely a lot easier and more secure than it used to be, and we like to recommend a small handful of online retailers who have a sterling reputation and offer fantastic benefits like fuss-free returns, great customer service and, in some cases, full checks and setup of guitars before they are dispatched. So, all the deals we’ll recommend on this page are from retailers that tick these boxes.

What sort of deals should I look for?

Great deals come in all shapes and sizes. There are a few key types to look out for:

  • Single item - A single product with a great discount
  • Site-wide discounts - A single discount percentage on a large range of products across a site
  • Discount codes - Load your basket to a certain value and redeem a discount code for money off your basket contents
  • Added value deals - These include multi-buy discounts, or additional products or software for free when you buy certain items
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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