DealNews - Best Sweetwater Deals & Sales for August 2026

Martin Sweetwater Select 28 Style Herringbone 000 Acoustic Guitar for $4,000 + free shipping

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:41:23 -0400

This Martin Sweetwater Select 28 Style Herringbone 000 is $200 off, bringing it down from $4,199.99 to $3,999.99. It comes with an Adirondack spruce top, East Indian rosewood back and sides, and an ebony fingerboard with abalone inlays. The guitar also includes a hard case, free shipping, and Sweetwater's free 2-year warranty. Shipping is free. This deal ends October 4. Buy Now at Sweetwater

Features

Adirondack spruce top with GE scalloped Adirondack spruce X-bracing
East Indian rosewood back and sides
Select hardwood neck with a Modified V profile
Ebony fingerboard with abalone long diamond and square inlays
1.6875" nut width
Ebony bridge with a long-saddle design and herringbone trim

Electro-Voice Evolve 30M Portable Column PA System for $1,199 + free shipping

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:37:23 -0400

The Electro-Voice Evolve 30M is $200 off at Sweetwater, bringing it down to $1,199 from its regular price of $1,399. This portable PA system packs a 10" subwoofer, six neodymium column drivers, and an 8-channel digital mixer with Bluetooth streaming into a 44-lb. package that breaks down into a backpack for easy transport. Sweetwater includes a free 2-year warranty with the purchase. Shipping is free. This deal ends October 20. Buy Now at Sweetwater

Features

1,000-watt powered column PA system
10" low-frequency subwoofer driver
6 x 2.8" neodymium high-frequency drivers
8-channel onboard digital mixer w/ 3-band EQ
Built-in Bluetooth streaming and QuickSmart mobile app control
Weighs 44 lb. with collapsible, backpack-portable design

Mackie Thrash 212 1300-Watt 12" Powered Loudspeaker for $270 + free shipping

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:30:59 -0400

This Mackie Thrash 212 loudspeaker is $60 off at Sweetwater, dropping it to $269.99 from its regular $329.99 price. It packs 1300 watts of power with a 12" woofer and titanium compression driver, plus a built-in thermal limiter for long sessions without overheating. Shipping is free. This deal ends September 1. Buy Now at Sweetwater

Features

1300 watts of power output
12" woofer paired with a 1" titanium compression driver
Class-D amplifier design
Built-in thermal limiter to prevent overheating
Dual XLR/TRS combo inputs
Four built-in handles and a dual-angle monitor wedge for use as a floor monitor

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club 4-Piece Mahogany Shell Pack for $649 + free shipping

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:32:16 -0400

This Gretsch Catalina Club shell pack is $250 off at Sweetwater, dropping the price to $649 from $899. The kit features 7-ply mahogany shells with 30-degree bearing edges, a construction known for producing a warm, rich low end, along with Remo drumheads and triple-flanged hoops. Note that cymbals and hardware are not included. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Sweetwater

Features

4-piece shell pack includes 12" tom, 14" floor tom, 18" bass drum, and 14" snare
7-ply mahogany shell construction
30-degree bearing edges for a warm, vintage tone
GTS Tom Suspension System for improved sustain
1.6mm triple-flanged hoops
Fitted with Remo drumheads

Sweetwater Labor Day Sale: Up to 50% off + shipping varies

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:09:51 -0400

Sweetwater's Labor Day Sale spans thousands of products across guitars, drums, keyboards, studio gear, live sound, and cameras. Deals include the pictured DW 5-piece drum shell pack at $2,000 off its regular price of $7,799, and an RCF EVOX JMix8 portable PA system at $1,099, down from $1,499. Discounts range from small accessories under $25 up to premium gear well over $1,000, covering nearly every category of music and audio equipment. Shipping is free. Shop Now at Sweetwater

Features

Covers guitars, amps, drums, and percussion
Includes studio and recording gear, microphones, and wireless systems
Spans keyboards, synths, and band and orchestra instruments
Includes live sound, lighting, and DJ equipment
Cameras, video gear, and home audio and electronics included

DW 9000 Series Double Bass Drum Pedal for $685 + free shipping

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:33:49 -0400

This DW 9000 Series double bass drum pedal is $685.30 at Sweetwater. That's $115 below the original price. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Sweetwater

Features

Double kick pedal with single post casting design
Infinitely adjustable cam switches between Accelerator and Turbo drive settings
Chain drive with an included nylon strap option
Tri-Pivot toe clamp system for secure attachment to the bass drum hoop
Non-slip rubber grip base plate
Free-floating rotor-drive system with a rotating swivel spring

RØDE NT1 Signature Series Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone for $146 + free shipping

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:27:57 -0400

This Rode NT1 Signature Series microphone is $13 off Sweetwater's regular price of $159. It's the best price we found by $4. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Sweetwater

Features

Large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone for vocals, streaming, and podcasting
1" true condenser capsule with high sensitivity and high SPL handling
Low self-noise rated at 4dBA
Includes shock mount, pop filter, and 20-ft. XLR cable
Metal enclosure with a 10-year warranty
Connects via XLR

DW 3000 Series 2-Leg Hi-Hat Stand for $180 + free shipping

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:55:35 -0400

This DW 3500TA hi-hat stand is $180 at Sweetwater, down from $219.99. It includes hinged memory locks for repeatable height settings and a lateral cymbal seat for adjusting the bottom cymbal's angle. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Sweetwater

Features

Two-leg lightweight steel hi-hat stand
Hinged memory locks at tube joints for repeatable height settings
Lateral cymbal seat for adjusting bottom cymbal angle
DW 379 locking clutch to keep the hi-hat firmly in place
Swivel legs for easy positioning around bass drum pedals and other stands

Hohner Special 20 Key of A Harmonica for $46 + free shipping

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:56:39 -0400

This Hohner Special 20 harmonica in the key of A is $45.50, down from $58.99 at Sweetwater. It features a plastic comb that resists moisture and an airtight design meant to make note bending easier. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Sweetwater

Features

Diatonic harmonica in the key of A
20 reeds total
Brass reed plates
Plastic comb resists moisture absorption
Airtight design intended for bending notes

Takamine GC5 Nylon String Acoustic Guitar for $449 + free shipping

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:49:38 -0400

This Takamine GC5 nylon-string acoustic guitar is $449.10 at Sweetwater. That's a $50 savings. It comes with a solid spruce top and black walnut back and sides, along with a mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard. The purchase includes a free 55-point inspection and a 2-year warranty. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Sweetwater

Features

Solid spruce top with fan bracing
Black walnut back and sides
Mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard
Dovetail neck joint with inlaid mosaic rosette
Rosewood headcap with gloss finish
Gold die-cast tuners with pearl buttons

Sennheiser e 825-S Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone for $80 + free shipping

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:35:14 -0400

This Sennheiser e 825-S is $9 off Sweetwater's regular price of $89. It includes a silent on/off switch for muting between uses, along with a rugged metal housing designed to minimize handling noise. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Sweetwater

Features

Cardioid polar pattern reduces stage feedback and off-axis sound
80Hz-15kHz frequency response
Silent on/off switch mutes the channel discreetly
Rugged metal housing with internal damping reduces handling noise
Hum-canceling coil rejects RFI interference
Includes a mic clip and travel pouch

Fender Champion II 50W 1x12" Combo Amplifier for $200 + free shipping

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:37:16 -0400

This Fender Champion II 50-watt combo amp is $199.99, down from $249.99 at Sweetwater. It includes four selectable amp voices and a built-in effects suite with reverb, delay, tremolo, and chorus, plus tap tempo control for dialing in tones. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Sweetwater

Features

50 watts of power with a single 12" Fender Special Design speaker
Four selectable amp voices: Classic, Modern, British, and Hi Gain
Treble, Bass, and Modify control knobs
Built-in effects suite including reverb, delay, tremolo, and chorus with tap tempo control
7-ply medium-density fibreboard cabinet with black textured vinyl
Weighs 22 lb.

D'Angelico Premier Tammany Acoustic-Electric Guitar for $280 + free shipping

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:19:20 -0400

This D'Angelico Premier Tammany is $279.99, down from its regular price of $479.99 at Sweetwater. It pairs a solid Sitka spruce top with mahogany back and sides, and includes an onboard preamp with a built-in tuner and 2-band EQ for plugging in on stage. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Sweetwater

Features

OM-style body with solid Sitka spruce top
Laminate mahogany back and sides
Slim C-shape mahogany neck with 20 medium jumbo frets
Ovangkol fingerboard
Onboard D'Angelico preamp with built-in tuner and 2-band EQ
Dovetail neck joint and scalloped top bracing

Revelle REV25 Student 4/4 Violin Outfit for $500 + free shipping

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:18:15 -0400

This Revelle REV25 violin outfit is $200 off at Sweetwater, dropping the price to $499.99 from its regular $699.99. The set includes a full-size violin with a spruce top and flamed maple back and sides, along with a carbon composite bow, rosin, strings, and a case. Shipping is free. This deal ends September 30. Buy Now at Sweetwater

Features

Full-size 4/4 violin with solid-wood construction
Spruce top with flamed maple back and sides
Ebony fingerboard and ebony fittings
Despiau bridge and Wittner Ultra tailpiece
Includes carbon composite bow, rosin, and strings
Comes with a molded plastic case

Yamaha Recording Custom Brass 6.5" x 14" Snare Drum for $630 + free shipping

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:23:06 -0400

This Yamaha Recording Custom brass snare drum is $630 at Sweetwater. Other sellers charge $690. It's built with a 1.2mm brass shell and 2.3mm triple-flanged Dyna Hoops, and comes fitted with Remo Ambassador batter and snare side heads rather than requiring a separate head purchase. The drum ships with a free 2-year warranty from Sweetwater. This item is currently backordered but can be ordered now at this price. It will ship when it becomes available. Buy Now at Sweetwater

Features

1.2mm brass shell with external center bead
6.5" x 14" depth by diameter size
2.3mm triple-flanged Dyna Hoops
Q-type throw off mechanism for quiet, quick tensioning
Super-sensitive 25-strand snare
Includes Remo Ambassador Coated batter and Ambassador Snare Side heads

Gretsch Jim Dandy Deltoluxe Parlor Acoustic-Electric Guitar for $320 + free shipping

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:14:21 -0400

This Gretsch Jim Dandy Deltoluxe Parlor is $319.99 at Sweetwater. It's the best price we found by $30. It comes with a laminate top, back, and sides, an onboard soundhole pickup for stage and studio use, and vintage-style touches like open-gear tuning machines and nickel hardware. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Sweetwater

Features

Laminate wood top, back, and sides
X-style bracing for enhanced resonance
Nato neck with "C"-shape profile and dovetail joint
12" radius walnut fingerboard with 20 vintage-style frets
Onboard Gretsch Deltoluxe soundhole pickup
Nickel hardware with open-gear die-cast tuning machines

Sweetwater Call & Save Event: Call in for savings + shipping varies

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:36:19 -0400

Sweetwater's Call & Save Event spans guitars, drums, studio gear, live sound, and more. Some items already show marked-down pricing, like the JBL VRX918SP Flyable Subwoofer at $3,299, down from $3,849. Many other listings require calling in to unlock the discounted price, covering brands like PRS, Shure, DW, and Fender Custom Shop across categories from bass to band and orchestra instruments. Shipping is free. Shop Now at Sweetwater

Features

Covers guitars, amps, effects, drums, percussion, and bass gear
Includes studio and recording equipment, keyboards, and synthesizers
Live sound, lighting, and microphone and wireless gear included
Spans band and orchestra instruments, home audio, and cameras
Nearly 2,000 products across price ranges from $200 to over $8,000
Special financing options available on select items

Yamaha APX600 Thinline Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar for $330 + free shipping

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:48:15 -0400

This Yamaha APX600 is $40 off, down from $369.99 at Sweetwater. It comes with a spruce top, rosewood fingerboard, and a built-in piezo pickup and tuner for plugging into an amp or PA. Sweetwater also includes a free 2-year warranty with the purchase. Shipping is free. This deal ends September 1. Buy Now at Sweetwater

Features

Solid spruce top for resonant acoustic tone
Nato neck w/ rosewood fingerboard and bridge
System 65A preamp piezo pickup system for amplified sound
Built-in onboard tuner
Thinline cutaway body for comfortable playability
Compatible w/ Yamaha's Player Port app for iOS and Android

Yamaha Tour Custom 4-piece Maple Shell Pack for $1,250 + free shipping

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:49:05 -0400

This Yamaha Tour Custom shell pack in Butterscotch Satin (w/ 22" kick) is $1,249.99 at Sweetwater. That's $250 off. Hardware, snare, and cymbals are sold separately. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Sweetwater

Features

4-piece maple shell pack with 10" and 12" toms, 16" floor tom, and 22" bass drum
Thin 5.6mm 6-ply maple shells with staggered diagonal seam construction
45-degree bearing edges for extended sustain
Rounded 2.3mm Dyna-Hoops for focused tone and tuning stability
YESS tom mounts and single-post lugs included
Ships with Remo UT drumheads

Midas MR18 18-Channel Tablet-Controlled Digital Mixer for $799 + free shipping

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:42:40 -0400

At Sweetwater, the Midas MR18 digital mixer is $799. It's the lowest price we found by $30. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Sweetwater

Features

18-channel digital mixer with onboard DSP and wireless control
16 Midas Pro microphone preamplifiers
40-bit floating-point digital encoding with 112dB of dynamic range
Full 18-channel USB 2.0 audio interface for recording and playback
4 independent onboard effects processors with EQ and dynamics on all buses
Integrated tri-mode Wi-Fi router with free iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, and Linux control apps