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This Orange County Drum & Percussion maple ash snare drum is $189.99 at Guitar Center, down from $239.99. It features a 7-ply maple and ash shell with die-cast hoops and comes equipped with Remo Ambassador drum heads. Shipping is free.  Buy Now at Guitar Center

Guitar Center's Drum & Percussion Deals cover electronic and acoustic drum sets, cymbals, sticks, hardware, and hand percussion at discounts up to 30% off. (The banner says 25%, but we found deeper discounts within.) We've pictured the Yamaha Rydeen 5-Piece Shell Pack for $479.99 ($20 off). The sale also includes used, open-box, and clearance gear across brands like Zildjian, Pearl, and DW. Shipping is free. Sale ends August 19.  Shop Now at Guitar Center

Musician's Friend is discounting nearly 2,000 used instruments and gear pieces, each rated by condition from Good to Excellent. The selection spans electric and acoustic guitars, amps, mixers, microphones, and synthesizers from brands like Fender, Gibson, PRS, and Line 6, with an extra 10% off applied on top of the listed sale prices. Savings vary widely by item, from pedals discounted around $50 to guitars and mixers with over $1,000 off. Shipping will vary by item and location.  Shop Now at Musician's Friend

Guitar Center's Electric Guitar Deals cover a wide range of gear, with electric guitars marked down up to 25% and accessories up to 30% off. We've pictured the Fender Player II Stratocaster HSS Plus Top Electric Guitar for $699.99 ($230 off). Shipping is free. Sale ends August 5.  Shop Now at Guitar Center

Guitar Center's 4th of July Sale spans over 11,000 products across guitars, drums, keyboards, pro audio, and more. The Allen & Heath Qu-32 Chrome Edition Digital Mixer drops to $1,500, down from $4,000, and the Williams Legato IV 88-Key Digital Piano falls to $190, down from $350. The Electro-Harmonix EHXTortion JFET Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal is $99, down from $203. Shipping is free. Sale ends July 8.  Shop Now at Guitar Center

Fans of the original release get bonus tracks and packaging upgrades with this deluxe edition, which suits collectors who already know the album and want the fuller version. Amazon has it at $15, half the $30 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has changed to $95.26 since this was originally published.

Fans who want the full physical experience will get the most out of this one, since the deluxe boxset bundles vinyl, CD, and Blu-ray formats for listening and viewing options in a single collectible package. Buy Now at Amazon

Percussion-focused synth builders will get the most out of this one, since it's built specifically for generating rhythmic, drum-like patches rather than melodic lines like a typical semi-modular unit. Amazon has it for $499, which is $100 off the $599 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has dropped to $261.30 since this was originally published.

Classical music collectors who want a comprehensive library in one purchase will get solid value here, with 57 discs covering major orchestral works, and it's currently $30 off the list price at Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon