Over on this side of the Atlantic, it’s been all quiet on the Black Friday music deals front. While the USA has been enjoying the launch of full sales, we’ve taken a more reserved approach to Black Friday in the UK and Europe. That’s just changed though, because Thomann has launched their early Cyberweek sale, including discounts of up to 70% on a selection of gear.
With 25 discounts in total, it’s not a huge amount, but what is there is very nicely discounted, and it includes massive names like Fender, Focusrite, Yamaha, Roland, and many more. It’s a nice little taster of the main Thomann Black Friday deals that we're likely to see once their Cyberweek sale launches - we’re expecting to see that around a week before Black Friday itself.
We were given early access to the contents of the sale, so we’ve picked out some of our most wanted deals for you here. First up, Slate Digital’s ML-1 has got nearly 50% off the regular price. It’s a modelling mic that can imitate 8 different legendary microphones, but you can increase that number with expansion packs. From the U-47 to the Sony C800G, the ML-1 can perform a variety of different roles thanks to its brilliant modelling tech, making it a great shout for someone who needs versatility but doesn’t want to buy loads of different mics.
For the drummers, Roland’s Octapad SPD-20 Pro has got a massive 38% reduction, reducing the price by around £200. With a huge selection of built-in sounds, an easy-to-use interface, and flexible layering, it’s a super powerful way to add a fresh set of sounds to your playing. You can’t import your own sounds, so this is for the drummer who wants a wider variety of percussion instruments when they’re on their throne.
If you’re looking for a fresh guitar, the absolutely stunning Epiphone Les Paul Custom Figured has an awesome £200 reduction in the sale. It’s a head-turner that’s for sure with its AAA-figured maple top, meanwhile two ProBucker pickups deliver plenty of PAF tone for an authentic LP sound that won’t cost you an arm and a leg.
