If you’ve been holding off on buying gear until the right deal comes along, you might want to keep an eye on Guitar Center’s upcoming Black Friday 2025 sale. Based on what they’ve done in previous years, you can expect this year’s event to follow a similar pattern — big markdowns, limited-time offers, and deep discounts across instruments, audio gear, and accessories. Let’s break down what’s likely coming at this year’s sale.
Expected Black Friday Sale Dates for 2025
Guitar Center hasn’t officially announced the dates for their 2025 Black Friday event yet, but if they stick to last year’s timeline, the sale should kick off around Sunday, November 16, 2025, both in-stores and at guitarcenter.com. That’s well before the actual Black Friday date (November 28th).
The sale is also expected to run through Cyber Monday (December 1, 2025) and likely wrap up on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, or sooner if certain items sell out — which does happen. Some popular gear tends to disappear quickly, especially the high-end products and deeply discounted accessories.
General Discount Levels
Guitar Center typically promotes its Black Friday deals as offering the “lowest prices of the year”, which will likely include:
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Up to 50% off select sale items
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25% to 45% off many instruments and accessories
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Financing options such as 0% interest for up to 48 months on qualifying purchases (for qualifying customers)
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Additional savings on bundled gear or special kits
To give you a clearer idea of what to expect in 2025, here’s a quick snapshot of some of the featured sale items from last year’s event:
| Item | Sale Price | Regular Price |
|---|---|---|
| Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro V AAA | $2299 | $2999 |
| Williams Legato IV Digital Piano | $249.99 | $349.99 |
| Alesis Nitro Mesh Drum Kit | $199 | $329 |
| UAD Guitar FX Software | $49 | $1244 |
| Squier Sonic Strat Kit | $219.99 | $269.99 |
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Up to 25% off Fender Player guitars
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Up to 40% off Alesis and Simmons
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Up to 45% off Gretsch and Ludwig drums
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Up to 20% off Yamaha gear
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Up to 30% off accessories and pedals
Expect similar structure and pricing for 2025.
Sweepstakes and Financing Options
Last year, Guitar Center also ran a sweepstakes as part of the Black Friday campaign. They gave away over $22,000 worth of gear in four separate prize packs. There’s no confirmation yet if they’ll bring the sweepstakes back in 2025, but it wouldn’t be surprising.
Additionally, 0% financing for up to 48 months was available for qualifying customers. This offer applied to certain minimum purchase amounts and credit approval through their financing partners.
If you’re planning a larger purchase, financing can be useful, but make sure to read the terms and conditions before committing.
Last Year’s Black Friday Ad
Guitar Center’s Black Friday Ad History
What were some of Guitar Center’s featured doorbuster deals at last year’s Black Friday sale? You can see for yourself by following the ad archive links below.
- 2024: Page 1, 2 and 3.
- 2023: Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.
- 2022: Page 1, 2 and 3.
- 2021: Page 1 and 2.
- 2020: Page 1, 2 and 3.
- 2019: Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24.
- 2018: Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16.
- 2017: Page 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- 2016: Page 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- 2015: Page 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- 2014: Page 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Questions & Comments
What new gear are you planning on picking up this Black Friday weekend at Guitar Center? Let us know in the comments below.