DealNews - Best Guitar Center Deals & Sales for August 2026

PDP by DW Gravity Series 710T Lightweight Tractor Top Throne for $80 + free shipping

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:10:41 -0400

This PDP by DW Gravity Series 710T throne is $79.99 at Guitar Center, down from $99.99. It pairs a padded tractor-style seat with a double-braced base and tool-free height adjustment, giving drummers a lightweight yet durable seating option. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Guitar Center

Features

Padded tractor-style seat with double-stitched vinyl covering
Sturdy double-braced base for stability
Carriage bolt height adjustment for tool-free height changes
Oversized anti-slip rubber feet for grip on any surface
Lightweight construction for portability

Orange County Drum & Percussion Maple Ash 7" x 13" Snare Drum for $190 + free shipping

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:10:53 -0400

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

Features

7-ply maple and ash shell construction
13" diameter with 7" depth
Die-cast hoops for focused sound
Fully adjustable throw-off and butt plate
Coated Remo Ambassador snare-side head and clear Ambassador batter head
Chrome-plated 80/20 offset lugs

Vic Firth 3-Pair American Classic Drum Sticks w/ Free Terra Drum Sticks for $34 + free shipping

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:02:56 -0400

This Vic Firth drum stick pack is $33.74, down from $44.99 at Guitar Center. The bundle includes three pairs of American Classic Black hickory sticks plus a free pair of American Classic Terra sticks. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Guitar Center

Features

Includes three pairs of American Classic Black hickory drum sticks
Comes with one free pair of American Classic Terra drum sticks
Made from American hickory in the USA
Painted black finish on the American Classic Black sticks
Natural woodgrain stain on the Terra model sticks
Available in 5A or 5B

MXL CR89 Large-Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone for $100 + free shipping

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:22:48 -0400

This MXL CR89 condenser microphone is $99.95 at Guitar Center. That's $140 below the original price. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Guitar Center

Features

Large-diaphragm condenser design for vocals and instruments
Low-noise circuitry with a very low proximity effect for close-up recording
Body design that minimizes body resonance
Tuned grille cavity to reduce standing waves and harmonic distortion
Includes a heavy-duty shockmount and a wood storage box
3-year parts and labor warranty

Guitar Center Bundle Accessory Deals: Buy 3, Get 15% Off + free shipping

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:08:22 -0400

Guitar Center's Bundle Accessory Deals offer 15% off when you buy three qualifying items, covering guitar strings, drum sticks, and other accessories from brands like Ernie Ball, D'Addario, and Elixir. Individual items like Ernie Ball electric guitar strings start around $9, making it easy to stock up on strings or sticks across multiple instruments at once. Shipping is free. Offer ends September 2. Shop Now at Guitar Center

Features

Deals span guitar strings, drum sticks, and other music accessories
Discount applies when buying 3 qualifying items
Brands include Ernie Ball, D'Addario, Elixir, and Vic Firth
Over 3,500 accessory products included in the promotion

Guitar Center Drum & Percussion Deals: Up to 30% off + free shipping

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:40:20 -0400

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

Features

Electronic drum sets discounted up to 20% off
Acoustic drum sets discounted up to 20% off
Cymbals discounted up to 15% off
Sticks & hardware discounted up to 30% off
Hand percussion discounted up to 20% off
Used, open-box, and clearance options included

Demo Electro-Harmonix EHXTortion JFET Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal for $99 + free shipping

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:53:13 -0400

Guitar Center has the Demo Electro-Harmonix EHXTortion JFET overdrive pedal for $99. That's $104 less than you'd pay for a brand new one. This unit is demo gear that's been played by customers in Guitar Center stores and may show blemishes, scratches, or dings, which accounts for the deep discount. Shipping is free. Quantities are limited. Buy Now at Guitar Center

Features

JFET overdrive circuit for tube-like response and tone
Boost switch with independent volume and gain controls
4-way pre-gain selector plus treble, middle, and bass tone controls
Balanced XLR output with cabinet emulation for use as a preamp
This unit is demo gear that may have visible blemishes, scratches, or dings
One-year warranty

Fender Player II Stratocaster Limited Edition Electric Guitar for $680 + free shipping

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:56:27 -0400

This limited-edition Fender Player II Stratocaster in British Racing Green is $679.99 at Guitar Center. That's a savings of $170. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Guitar Center

Features

Alder body w/ gloss polyester finish
Maple neck w/ rosewood fingerboard
3 Alnico 5 single-coil pickups
5-way blade switching w/ master volume & tone controls
2-point synchronized tremolo bridge w/ bent-steel saddles
22 medium-jumbo frets, 25.5" scale length

Electro-Harmonix Operation Overlord Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal for $79 + free shipping

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:00:39 -0400

At Guitar Center, the Electro-Harmonix Operation Overlord is $79. It's $89 below the original price. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Guitar Center

Features

Stereo overdrive and distortion pedal with two independent channels
Active Treble, Mid, and Bass tone controls
Footswitchable boost mode
Dry blend control for shaping the mix
Works with guitar, bass, keyboards, or other electronic instruments
One-year warranty

Fender Player II Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar for $680 + free shipping

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:31:36 -0400

This Fender Player II Stratocaster in Black is $679.99, down from $849.99 at Guitar Center. It's the best price we found by $20. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Guitar Center

Features

Alder body with a gloss polyester finish
Maple neck with a maple fingerboard and satin urethane back finish
22 medium-jumbo frets with a 9.5" fingerboard radius
Three Player Series Alnico V single-coil pickups with 5-way switching
2-point synchronized tremolo bridge with bent-steel saddles
25.5" scale length and synthetic bone nut

teenage engineering Deals at Guitar Center: 30% off + free shipping

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:39:20 -0400

Guitar Center is offering 30% off teenage engineering gear with promo code "TE30", covering samplers, synthesizers, mixers, and the compact Pocket Operator lineup. Shoppers can find entry points like the Pocket Operator PO-12 at $59 alongside higher-end gear such as the OP-XY Portable Synthesizer at $2,299. Open-box units are also available on select models, including the OP-1 field synthesizer and TP-7 audio recorder, for additional savings. Shipping is free. Shop Now at Guitar Center

Features

Includes samplers, synthesizers, and portable audio recorders
Pocket Operator series priced from $59 to $99
OP-XY and OP-1 field portable synthesizers included
TP-7 ultra-portable audio recorder and TX-6 field mixer included
Open-box options available on select items

Guitar Center Hottest Deals: Up to 50% off + free shipping

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:36:53 -0400

Shop 12,000 deals from brands like Fender, Gibson, Yamaha, Roland, and more. Shipping is free. We've pictured the Jackson JS Series JS3 RR-B IV Limited-Edition Electric Bass Guitar for $277.99 ($92 low). Shop Now at Guitar Center

Gretsch G2420T Streamliner Hollowbody Electric Guitar for $440 + free shipping

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:53:05 -0400

At Guitar Center, this Gretsch G2420T Streamliner in Walnut Stain is $439.99. It's the best price we found for any color by $106. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Guitar Center

Features

Broad'Tron humbucking pickups in the neck and bridge
Hollowbody design with an arched maple top and body
Thin U-shaped neck with a 12" radius rosewood fingerboard and 22 medium-jumbo frets
Adjusto-Matic bridge with a rosewood base
Bigsby B60 vibrato tailpiece
24.75" scale length with die-cast sealed tuning machines

VOX AC10 Custom 10W 1x10 Limited-Edition Tube Guitar Combo Amp for $600 + free shipping

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:44:04 -0400

This VOX AC10 Custom is $599.99, down from $849.99. The limited-edition Blue/Cream finish pairs with the same Top Boost tone circuit, reverb, and master volume controls found on the standard model, making it a collectible variant of a longtime VOX favorite. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Guitar Center

Features

10W RMS of classic tube power
1x10" Celestion VX10 custom speaker
Top Boost tone circuit w/ reverb and master volume
Two 12AX7 and two EL84 tubes
Limited-edition Blue/Cream Tolex design
Measures 20.5" x 8.3" x 16.1" and weighs 27.1 lb.

Road Runner RRMEG ABS Molded Electric Guitar Case for $128 + free shipping

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:39:40 -0400

The Road Runner RRMEG ABS Molded Electric Guitar Case is $127.99 at Guitar Center. You'd pay $160 elsewhere. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Guitar Center

Features

Hardened, roadworthy molded shell
Plush-lined interior with padded neck brace
Oversized accessory compartment plus a covered compartment
Locking latch and tongue-and-groove valance
Interior length of 41" with a 43" exterior length
Offset handle for balanced transport

Electro-Harmonix EHXTortion JFET Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal for $99 + free shipping

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:34:28 -0400

The Electro-Harmonix EHXTortion is $99 at Guitar Center. It's the best price we found by $84. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Guitar Center

Features

JFET-based overdrive circuit for tube-like response
Boost switch with independent volume and gain controls
4-way pre-gain selector
Separate treble, middle, and bass tone controls
Balanced XLR output with cabinet emulation for use as a preamp
One-year warranty

MXR Custom Shop Hybrid Fuzz Effects Pedal for $90 + free shipping

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:27:07 -0400

A Guitar Center Daily Pick, this MXR Custom Shop Hybrid Fuzz pedal is $89.99, down from $169.99. That's $80 off and the lowest price we found. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Guitar Center

Features

Combines a silicon transistor and a germanium transistor in one circuit
Based on the classic Fuzz Face distortion circuit
Simple output and fuzz control layout
Cleans up when guitar volume is rolled back
Custom finish designed by One Horse Town
One-year parts and labor warranty