The best 4th of July sales for musicians: Save up to 40% off music-making gear and software

Musician's Friend 4th of July Sale: Up to 40% off
For a limited time, you can bag yourself serious discounts on popular models from Fender, Music Man, D'Angelico, Gretsch, Schecter and many more. You have until 5 July to take advantage of this stellar sale, so don't hang around!  

Guitar Center 4th of July sale: Save up to 35%
There are big savings available on electric guitars from the likes of Epiphone and Gretsch, acoustic guitars from names like Fender and Breedlove, and amps from the likes of Blackstar, among many others. You've got until July 5 – so don't hang around.

Epiphone ES-335 Traditional Pro: was $599, now $449
Not only is this good-looking semi-hollow a good $150 cheaper than Epiphone’s regular ES-335, but it also has the added bonus of coil splits for its Alnico Classic Pro humbuckers. Throw in a classic layered maple body, rounded C mahogany neck, and choice of four finishes, and you have a truly fantastic 4th of July deal! 

D'Angelico Premier Bedford: $899.99, now $699.99
Okay, D’Angelico may be more famous for their legendary Jazz guitars, but they have an offset that would easily rival the offset royalty, Fender. With a versatile HSS setup, a Strat-style tremolo, and a user-friendly control layout, the Bedford is a guitar you have to try - and with $200 off you have no excuse not to give it ago.  

Fender Player Strat Limited: $1,049.99, $839.99
Having only been recently released, it’s quite surprising to see this Fender Player Strat HSS Limited Edition so heavily discounted. It’s currently got a massive $210 discount in the July 4th sale over at Guitar Center. It comes loaded with Seymour Duncan pickups, an updated 2-point tremolo, and that absolutely stunning British Racing Green finish, and at this price, we can’t see these being around for much longer.

Schecter C-1: Was $749, now $679
If you’re looking for a proper rock and metal machine, the Schecter C-1 comes loaded with active EMG 81/85 pickups and a super sleek look. This Platinum edition features stunning-looking fingerboard inlays, binding on the body, and satin chrome hardware for a properly premium look. Versatile enough to handle high gain as well as it does a pristine clean sound, it’s currently reduced by a healthy $70 in the Musician’s Friend Fourth of July sale.

Gretsch G2627T Streamliner: $699.99, $599.99
Sometimes two pickups just aren't enough! This Gretsch G2627T Streamliner covers so much ground with its trio of Broad'Tron pickups, producing a myriad of tones. 

Martin Special 000: $1,049.99, now $899.99
The sound of a Martin is known the world over, and now you can bag your very own for a whole lot less. Save a whopping $150 off this all-solid Martin at Musician's Friend right now. 

Yamaha F335 Acoustic Guitar: $189.99, now $159.99
Up until now, we'd describe the F335 as affordable, but today a more fitting term has to be 'dirt cheap'. There's no getting away from it, this acoustic is stonking value. Yamaha makes musical instruments that start at a hundred bucks or so and top out at hundreds of thousands (its premium grand pianos are a real treat) but what it doesn't do is make a bad product. Its attention to detail and quality control measures are legendary.

Epiphone Dove Studio: Was $459.99, now $389.99
This stunning Epiphone Dove Studio in the limited-edition Alpine White finish is designed to turn heads and pull on the heartstrings with its drop-dead gorgeous looks and warm tone. Featuring a solid spruce top and Fishman Sonitone pickup system this is a bargain at only $389.99.

M-Audio Keystation 49es MK3: Was $119, now $89
The Keystation is one of the best affordable MIDI keyboards on the market and is a must-have accessory for every home producer. This slimline controller has 49 full-size touch-sensitive keys, a volume fader, transport, and directional buttons for easy control of your recording software, and with 25% off, you can get this already cheap MIDI keyboard for even less.

Alesis Nitro Mesh SE: Was $449.99, now $379.99
This special edition Alesis Nitro Mesh proves that it's possible for great e-kits to be affordable. You get tunable mesh heads here instead of cheap-feeling rubber, which feel closer to playing an acoustic drum set, while keeping the noise down to a minimum. This already affordable e-kit has a sweet 16% off as part of Musician's Friend's Independence Day sales. 

Yamaha Stage Custom Steel Snare 14"x6.5": Save 10%
Yamaha drums are some of the very best in the business. Their value for money is hard to beat, and with 10% off this Stage Custom Steel snare when you use the discount code JULY4, you'll have a killer steel snare for less this Independence Day. The steel shell and 6.5" depth deliver loads of bright, punchy top-end as well as loads of depth that'll help cater for the vast majority of musical scenarios.

ArtistWorks: Save 40% on a 12-month plan
Learn to play the guitar with online courses by shred legend Paul Gilbert, blues aficionado Jared James Nichols and many more world-class musicians. As part of the Independence Day sales, ArtistWorks is 40% off any 12-month plan with the code JULY40.