I spent my afternoon sifting through Presidents’ Day guitar deals so you don’t have to
Sure, Presidents’ Day is no Black Friday – but it’s still a great opportunity to take advantage of some great deals on guitar gear. I understand, however, that it’s not exactly the most thrilling endeavour to have multiple tabs open sifting through the deals pages of all the big music retailers, which is why I’ve done exactly that so you don’t have to.
Presidents’ Day itself lands officially on the third Monday of February every year, which in 2026 is Monday the 16th. But some of the top music retailers are already offering pre-Presidents’ day discounts, and here are the best deals I’ve found…
Fender Player II Stratocaster HSS – save over $200
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When we got our hands on the Fender Player II Stratocaster HSS after its launch in 2024, we scored it a strong 9/10, even suggesting it could be the last guitar you’d ever need. Boasting a humbucker and two single coils for a wide palette of tones, this guitar takes the time-honoured Stratocaster blueprint and adds a number of appointments for the modern player, including rolled fingerboard edges, a rosewood fingerboard and an alluring Blue Burst finish. Get it now at Guitar Center with over $200 off until 18 February.
Fender FA-135CE All-Mahogany Concert Acoustic-Electric – save $100
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In the market for your first acoustic guitar? Hell, the all-mahogany Fender FA-135CE would make a solid addition to any existing guitar collection, too. It boasts a mahogany build for a warm, resonant tone, Fishman electronics for amplification, a slim neck profile for supreme playability, plus a single cutaway for good upper fret access. Right now at Guitar Center, get it with $100 off, and pay just $219.99.
Gibson Les Paul Standard ’60s – save nearly $1,000!
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If you’ve got a little extra cash to spend and fancy getting yourself an authentic Gibson ‘60s Les Paul Standard, this awesome deal at Guitar Center means you could save a whopping $900 – and pay just $2,099. With an AAA figured maple top, pickups recreated from PAF-era examples, plus a gorgeous Honey Lemon Burst finish, what’s not to love…
Positive Grid Spark MINI – save $50
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One of the most kitted out practice amps on the market, the Positive Grid Spark MINI doubles as a Bluetooth speaker – so you can play along to your favourite tracks – and also comes with a smart app packed with a host of forward-thinking features. Did we mention it’s tiny, so totally portable? But don’t worry, it still boasts a sound which belies its form factor. We gave it a 9/10 in our review and called it a “game-changer”, so trust us, we know what we’re talking about. Get it now direct from Positive Grid with $50 off.
Taylor Builder’s Edition 514ce – save $400
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Go on, you only live once, so push the boat out; treat yourself to your last-ever acoustic guitar with this insane deal on the Taylor Builder’s Edition 514ce at Sweetwater. This Presidents’ Day, you can save a massive $400, taking the normal price of $3,399 down to just $2,999. We get it: that’s not exactly an impulse purchase, but there’s a reason why Taylor acoustics have been widely regarded as some of the best money can buy for decades. This one won’t let you down…
Fender Custom Shop Madison ’54 Telecaster NOS Masterbuilt by Greg Fessler – save almost $3,000
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Okay, this one’s a little gratuitous, but hey, maybe there’s a hardcore guitar collector out there who fancies saving nearly $3,000 on a Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt Telecaster… You’ll still have to part with $8,745, but that’s a price slashed from $11,660 – so if you’re a serious collector with a bit of cash to spend, why not add this eye-catching Tele to the collection…
Of course, you might still want to browse the Presidents’ Day sales yourself…
Guitar Center Presidents’ Day sale
Positive Grid – 20% off select Spark gear
Sweetwater Deal Zone
Reverb Deals & Steals
zZounds Big Deals
Up to 84% off amp sims at Plugin Boutique
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