This year’s Amazon Black Friday deals are the best we’ve ever seen for musicians - these are the highlights so far

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Amazon has finally twigged that musicians like a bargain. These are the best ones from Roland, Boss, Universal Audio, Fender, Focusrite and more

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In the past Amazon has rarely been a place we’d recommend going for killer Black Friday music deals - aside from a few morsels tossed in our direction amongst the karaoke machines and no-name microphones. But this year is a different ballgame altogether, with loads of great music offers up for grabs in Amazon’s early Black Friday deals.

For the first time in a long time, Amazon has seen fit to discount gear we’d genuinely buy from brands including Shure, PreSonus, Universal Audio, Fender, JBL, Akai and more. That’s alongside the insane Roland and Boss Black Friday deals we’ve already reported on. Here’s a few of our highlights:

Universal Audio audio interfaces: up to 36% off

Universal Audio audio interfaces: up to 36% off
Whether you’re a newcomer to the world of home recording, or you’re a pro producer who needs the best of everything, there is literally something for everyone in the Amazon Universal Audio sale. The single input UA Volt 1 interface, is a great starting point, especially at $117.95 after a 15% discount. Or at the top end, the all singing all dancing UA Apollo X4 Heritage Edition is now that bit more affordable with $400 off the $2,299 asking price.

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Shure microphones: up to 28% off

Shure microphones: up to 28% off
One of the most popular and reliable names in the microphone biz has multiple models up for grabs with significant discounts, including $140 off the venerable SM7B and both the SM57 and 58 models down to just $89. There are 15 models in the sale overall.

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JBL speakers: up to 10% off

JBL speakers: up to 10% off
For compact budget studio monitors, the JBL Professional 1 Series 104-BTs pack a decent punch. They’re available in black or white with a 10% discount, dropping the price from $209 to $189. If it’s a PA speaker you’re after instead, the JBL Professional EON One has a small but welcome 5% discount saving you 30 bucks off the usual $629 asking price.

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Mackie speakers and mics: up to 47% off

Mackie speakers and mics: up to 47% off
One of the most common answers to the question ‘who makes affordable music gear’ is Mackie. Whether you need a pair of wallet-friendly studio monitors to give your laptop mixes a boost, or you need a budget podcasting mic for your next episode, Mackie can be relied upon. Right now there are 16 Mackie products in the Amazon Black Friday line-up worth your consideration.

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Ernie Ball accessories: up to 55% off

Ernie Ball accessories: up to 55% off
Black Friday is a great time to load up on stocking fillers and other small gifts for the guitar player in your life. For this year’s event, Amazon has slashed the price on everything Ernie Ball, from guitar picks and guitar cables to capos and tool kits. There’s even a cool pack of colourful Slinky coasters if you’re looking for something a little different.

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PreSonus speakers and interfaces: up to 38% off

PreSonus speakers and interfaces: up to 38% off
We really rate the PreSonus Eris range of studio monitors. They deliver power and clarity on a budget with a range of sizes on offer. There are three Eris models up for grabs currently, starting from $99.95, alongside a discounted interface and dynamic mic.

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There’s big money to be saved on individual products too. For guitarists, one of Amazon’s hottest Black Friday guitar deals is $188 off the mighty Fender Blues Junior IV amp, dropping the price to $563. Elsewhere, there’s a cool $70 off the Headrush MX5 multi-effects pedal. This compact floor unit is super powerful whilst supremely easy to use. An HX Stomp contender, for sure.

DJs and producers will love the significant discounts on both the Akai Professional MPC One - $200 off, just $699 - and the AKAI Professional MPC Live II, which is also $200 off, dropping the price to $1,099. And if you’re looking to upgrade your home studio rig, Focrusrite’s ever-reliable Scarlett interfaces are in the Amazon early Black Friday sale too, including the 2i2 Gen3 model, which is 20% off right now.

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Chris Barnes
Chris Barnes

I'm MusicRadar's eCommerce Editor. In addition to testing the latest music gear, with a particular focus on electronic drums, it's my job to manage the 300+ buyer's guides on MusicRadar and help musicians find the right gear for them at the best prices. I dabble with guitar, but my main instrument is the drums, which I have been playing for 24 years. I've been a part of the music gear industry for 20 years, including 7 years as Editor of the UK's best-selling drum magazine Rhythm, and 5 years as a freelance music writer, during which time I worked with the world's biggest instrument brands including Roland, Boss, Laney and Natal.

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