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A handy reference for beginner and intermediate players who want a quick lookup for chord shapes without digging through a full instructional book, currently $4 off the $10 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Anyone looking to move past basic strumming will get the most out of this, since it breaks down the specific finger patterns that give country blues its rolling, syncopated feel. Buy Now at Amazon

Musicians juggling several pedals will appreciate having power routed to the whole setup at once, and the carry case makes it simple to transport your board to gigs without disconnecting everything. Buy Now at Newegg

Guitarists who want amp modeling, effects, and looping in one board will get more mileage out of this than juggling several stompboxes, and the bundled Bluetooth adapter adds wireless audio streaming for practice or backing tracks. It's $90 off the $710 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Semi-weighted keys give beginners a feel closer to an acoustic piano without the cost or space commitment, and the included stand and triple pedal setup means you're not hunting down accessories separately to get started. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for solo musicians who want to layer loops and add drum backing without hauling a separate drum machine, and at $90 it's $10 off the usual $100 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Anyone who gigs regularly or ships an instrument via cargo hold should look at the carbon-reinforced build, since it holds up to rough handling better than a standard hardshell case. Buy Now at Amazon

Guitarists who favor a small, precise tip will notice the carbon fiber grip holds up better than standard nylon picks over long practice sessions, and this six-pack runs $1.57 (about 23%) below list. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has dropped to $550.00 since this was originally published.

A 5-string banjo that converts between open-back and resonator configurations, giving you flexibility as your playing style develops, at $146 off the $700 list price. Buy Now at Walmart

Update: The price has dropped to $30.55 since this was originally published.

Knox Gear's padded case suits anyone who transports a soprano ukulele regularly and wants protection from bumps and scratches beyond a basic gig bag. Walmart has it for $31.42, which is $8.57 off the $39.99 list price. Buy Now at Walmart

Update: The price has dropped to $26.91 since this was originally published.

Tracking your dog's location and activity gets easier with Whistle, useful for pet owners who want peace of mind if their dog tends to wander. It's currently $3 off the $30 list price on Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon

Drum rods like these sit between brushes and sticks in terms of volume and attack, making them a practical option for acoustic players who need to dial back their volume for smaller venues or practice spaces. At $21, that's $7 off the $28 list price. 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 $179.60 since this was originally published.

Drummers looking to replace a wobbly or worn hi-hat stand will appreciate the 2-leg design, which frees up floor space for a double kick pedal setup. Amazon has it for $180, about $40 (18%) off the $220 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Ukulele players who move between keys often will appreciate the tri-action design, which lets you adjust the tension so it fits different neck shapes without buzzing or muting strings. Buy Now at Amazon

This suits synth players who already have a modular or semi-modular setup and want spectral processing (vocoding, resonant filtering, envelope following) without patching together separate modules, and it's currently $100 off the $599 list price at Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon

Seven-string guitars suit players who want extended low-end range for progressive or djent-style riffs, and the SVN's baritone-friendly construction and Holcomb's signature pickups are built specifically for that territory. It's $170 off the $1,419 list price at Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has changed to $49.83 since this was originally published.

Anyone curious about experimental electronic music production will appreciate how this brings Autechre's distinctive textures into a playable guitar format, letting you blend traditional playing with glitchy, processed tones. It's suited to musicians who want to move beyond standard effects pedals and explore unconventional sound design directly through their instrument. Buy Now at Amazon

Guitarists who prefer the small Jazz III shape but want extra grip and a stiffer attack will notice the difference these make over standard picks, and at $8.09 you're only saving $0.90 off the $8.99 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Musicians who practice in different rooms or gig around town will get the most out of this one, since it folds down small enough to toss in a bag but still holds sheets steady on stage or at home. Buy Now at Amazon