{"id":40484,"date":"2025-11-01T03:00:45","date_gmt":"2025-11-01T03:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/?p=40484"},"modified":"2026-11-06T12:26:02","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T12:26:02","slug":"black-friday-music-deals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/black-friday-music-deals\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Friday Music Deals &#8211; What to Look Out For in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/black-friday-music-deals\/#When_do_the_Black_Friday_music_deals_start\" >When do the Black Friday music deals start?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/black-friday-music-deals\/#Black_Friday_music_deals_brands_to_watch\" >Black Friday music deals: brands to watch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/black-friday-music-deals\/#Last_years_Black_Friday_music_deals\" >Last year\u2019s Black Friday music deals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/black-friday-music-deals\/#Shopping_tips\" >Shopping tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/black-friday-music-deals\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/black-friday-music-deals\/#What_date_is_Black_Friday\" >What date is Black Friday?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/black-friday-music-deals\/#Why_is_Black_Friday_called_%E2%80%9CBlack_Friday%E2%80%9D\" >Why is Black Friday called \u201cBlack Friday\u201d?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/black-friday-music-deals\/#Do_music_stores_have_Black_Friday_deals\" >Do music stores have Black Friday deals?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/black-friday-music-deals\/#Final_thoughts\" >Final thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>At Gear4music, we&#8217;ve been offering some of the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals for many years now, covering studio tech, live gear, instruments, DJ setups, and more &#8211; but 2026 might just be the best year yet. Whether you&#8217;re upgrading your guitar rig or starting your Christmas shopping, there are plenty of discounts to be had this month.<\/p>\n<p>To help you navigate the wealth of deals we have available, this handy guide will show you some of the best <strong>Black Friday music deals<\/strong> you can find on our site and the brands you should look out for. If you\u2019re starting to make your wish list \u2013 whether you\u2019re a guitarist, DJ, drummer, or content creator &#8211; read on!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/11\/IN-PAGE-DES.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Early Black Friday deals&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Screenshot&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/black-friday?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=in+page+banner&#038;utm_campaign=early+black+friday&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; src_tablet=&#8221;https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/11\/IN-PAGE-DES.jpg&#8221; src_phone=&#8221;https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/11\/IN-PAGE-MOB.jpg&#8221; src_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Early Black Friday&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; display_conditions=&#8221;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&#8221; 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_builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_do_the_Black_Friday_music_deals_start\"><\/span>When do the Black Friday music deals start?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Officially, Black Friday 2026 is on 27th November, but deals start appearing earlier and earlier every year, so we recommend checking for offers throughout November.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2026\/11\/1020&#215;220-DESKTOP-V2.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Trade-in&#8221; title_text=&#8221;1077&#215;359-MOBILE-V2&#8243; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/trade-in?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=in+page+banner&#038;utm_campaign=trade+in&#8221; 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_module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Brands to watch&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Black_Friday_music_deals_brands_to_watch\"><\/span>Black Friday music deals: brands to watch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>From our experience of the market during Black Friday, we know of a few brands that you should definitely have on your radar.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re after studio gear, keep an eye out for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Presonus.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PreSonus<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Jbl.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JBL<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Universal-Audio.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Universal Audio<\/a><\/strong>; we&#8217;ve already cut the price of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Recording-and-Computers\/Universal-Audio-Volt-2-USB-Audio-Interface\/43TH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Universal Audio Volt 2 USB audio interface<\/a><\/strong>, but watch this space for more offers! <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/SubZero.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SubZero<\/a><\/strong> is another one to be aware of; you can find some great prices here.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-52658 aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2026\/10\/Universal-Audio-Volt-Gen-2-in-action.jpg\" alt=\"Universal Audio Volt Gen 2 in action\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2026\/10\/Universal-Audio-Volt-Gen-2-in-action.jpg 1330w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2026\/10\/Universal-Audio-Volt-Gen-2-in-action-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2026\/10\/Universal-Audio-Volt-Gen-2-in-action-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2026\/10\/Universal-Audio-Volt-Gen-2-in-action-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2026\/10\/Universal-Audio-Volt-Gen-2-in-action-1080x540.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2026\/10\/Universal-Audio-Volt-Gen-2-in-action-1280x640.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2026\/10\/Universal-Audio-Volt-Gen-2-in-action-980x490.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2026\/10\/Universal-Audio-Volt-Gen-2-in-action-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1330px) 100vw, 1330px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Software- and digital-wise, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Sale\/For-Producers\/Software.html?_gl=1*wgpqpc*_up*MQ..*_ga*NTE4OTY5MTM0LjE3OTM2MjI0Nzc.*_ga_0WF1R5QW3K*czE3OTM2MjI0NzYkbzEkZzAkdDE3OTM2MjI0NzYkajYwJGwwJGgyMTE1MDQ5OTA1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Antares<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Sale\/For-Producers\/Software.html?_gl=1*wgpqpc*_up*MQ..*_ga*NTE4OTY5MTM0LjE3OTM2MjI0Nzc.*_ga_0WF1R5QW3K*czE3OTM2MjI0NzYkbzEkZzAkdDE3OTM2MjI0NzYkajYwJGwwJGgyMTE1MDQ5OTA1&amp;page=1&amp;filters[manufacturer_id]=361\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SSL<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Sale\/For-Producers\/Software.html?_gl=1*wgpqpc*_up*MQ..*_ga*NTE4OTY5MTM0LjE3OTM2MjI0Nzc.*_ga_0WF1R5QW3K*czE3OTM2MjI0NzYkbzEkZzAkdDE3OTM2MjI0NzYkajYwJGwwJGgyMTE1MDQ5OTA1&amp;page=1&amp;filters[manufacturer_id]=123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EastWest<\/a><\/strong> are the key players this Black Friday, perfect for expanding your plugin collection.<\/p>\n<p>For content creators, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Microphones\/Rode.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rode<\/a><\/strong> is one to consider. The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/PA-DJ-and-Lighting\/Rode-Wireless-ME-Dual-Compact-Wireless-Microphone-System-White\/6FJ7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rode Wireless ME Dual Compact Wireless Microphone System<\/a><\/strong> is already discounted, as is the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Recording-and-Computers\/Rode-RodeCaster-Duo\/5KP8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rode RodeCaster Duo<\/a><\/strong>; will we see any more offerings from the brand this Black Friday? We&#8217;ll have to wait and see!<\/p>\n<p>For live sound engineers or performers, you\u2019ll want to watch <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Sale\/For-Live-Performers\/PA.html?_gl=1*1cm1gm6*_up*MQ..*_ga*NTE4OTY5MTM0LjE3OTM2MjI0Nzc.*_ga_0WF1R5QW3K*czE3OTM2MjI0NzYkbzEkZzEkdDE3OTM2MjI4ODEkajU1JGwwJGgyMTE1MDQ5OTA1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Electro-Voice<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Sale\/For-Live-Performers\/Monitoring?_gl=1*yqygkg*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjI0Mzc2NjAzLjE3OTM2MjM2ODI.*_ga_0WF1R5QW3K*czE3OTM2MjM2ODIkbzEkZzAkdDE3OTM2MjM2ODIkajYwJGwwJGg1MDY2NzM1ODg.&amp;page=1&amp;filters[manufacturer_id]=238\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LD Systems<\/a><\/strong>. With in-ear monitoring becoming ever more popular, even for smaller, more intimate gigs, Black Friday is the perfect time to pick up a reliable system from an esteemed brand like Sennheiser. And of course, there&#8217;s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Sale\/For-Live-Performers\/Microphones.html?_gl=1*1t3ev9h*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjI0Mzc2NjAzLjE3OTM2MjM2ODI.*_ga_0WF1R5QW3K*czE3OTM2MjM2ODIkbzEkZzEkdDE3OTM2MjM4MTEkajYwJGwwJGg1MDY2NzM1ODg.&amp;page=1&amp;filters[manufacturer_id]=376\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shure<\/a><\/strong>, too. If you&#8217;re after an exceptionally built microphone, it&#8217;s absolutely worth checking to see if there are any Shure deals on the big day.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to browse deals from brands that pretty much cover all bases, we recommend looking at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/yamaha\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yamaha<\/a><\/strong>, and for entry-level equipment, our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Gear4music.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">own range<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0And of course, there\u2019s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Fender.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fender<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitars\/Epiphone_Electric.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Epiphone<\/a><\/strong>. If you\u2019re a guitarist looking to add to your rig, these are the brands to consider this Black Friday.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a drummer looking for a new kit or to add to your existing setup, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Sale\/For-Drummers\/Acoustic-Drumkits.html?_gl=1*519dh0*_up*MQ..*_ga*NTc0MTk3MTUyLjE3OTM2MjM5NDY.*_ga_0WF1R5QW3K*czE3OTM2MjM5NDUkbzEkZzEkdDE3OTM2MjUwMjIkajkkbDAkaDc4NTgxNTg4Mw..&amp;page=1&amp;filters[manufacturer_id]=327\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Premier<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Sale\/For-Drummers\/Acoustic-Drumkits.html?_gl=1*519dh0*_up*MQ..*_ga*NTc0MTk3MTUyLjE3OTM2MjM5NDY.*_ga_0WF1R5QW3K*czE3OTM2MjM5NDUkbzEkZzEkdDE3OTM2MjUwMjIkajkkbDAkaDc4NTgxNTg4Mw..&amp;page=1&amp;filters[manufacturer_id]=273\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mapex<\/a><\/strong> are where you\u2019ll want to be.<\/p>\n<p>Orchestral musicians, keep an eye out for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Sale\/For-Orchestral\/Brass.html?_gl=1*vz8hoo*_up*MQ..*_ga*NTc0MTk3MTUyLjE3OTM2MjM5NDY.*_ga_0WF1R5QW3K*czE3OTM2MjM5NDUkbzEkZzEkdDE3OTM2MjUwOTUkajQyJGwwJGg3ODU4MTU4ODM.&amp;page=1&amp;filters[manufacturer_id]=763\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bach <\/a><\/strong>and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Sale\/For-Orchestral\/Woodwind.html?_gl=1*1xf8htv*_up*MQ..*_ga*NTc0MTk3MTUyLjE3OTM2MjM5NDY.*_ga_0WF1R5QW3K*czE3OTM2MjM5NDUkbzEkZzEkdDE3OTM2MjUyMDEkajU2JGwwJGg3ODU4MTU4ODM.&amp;page=1&amp;filters[manufacturer_id]=69\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buffet Crampon<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0offers.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond Yamaha, if you&#8217;re a keys player, be sure to check for any <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Sale\/For-Pianists\/Pianos.html?_gl=1*1qqmkor*_up*MQ..*_ga*NTc0MTk3MTUyLjE3OTM2MjM5NDY.*_ga_0WF1R5QW3K*czE3OTM2MjM5NDUkbzEkZzEkdDE3OTM2MjUyNzUkajU3JGwwJGg3ODU4MTU4ODM.&amp;page=1&amp;filters[manufacturer_id]=77\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casio<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Sale\/For-Pianists\/Pianos.html?_gl=1*1qqmkor*_up*MQ..*_ga*NTc0MTk3MTUyLjE3OTM2MjM5NDY.*_ga_0WF1R5QW3K*czE3OTM2MjM5NDUkbzEkZzEkdDE3OTM2MjUyNzUkajU3JGwwJGg3ODU4MTU4ODM.&amp;page=1&amp;filters[manufacturer_id]=1014\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kawai<\/a><\/strong> offerings this Black Friday.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38841 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/08\/Featured-image-Yamaha-P45-vs.-P145.jpg\" alt=\"Featured image - Yamaha P45 vs. P145\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/08\/Featured-image-Yamaha-P45-vs.-P145.jpg 1330w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/08\/Featured-image-Yamaha-P45-vs.-P145-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/08\/Featured-image-Yamaha-P45-vs.-P145-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/08\/Featured-image-Yamaha-P45-vs.-P145-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/08\/Featured-image-Yamaha-P45-vs.-P145-1080x540.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/08\/Featured-image-Yamaha-P45-vs.-P145-1280x640.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/08\/Featured-image-Yamaha-P45-vs.-P145-980x490.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/08\/Featured-image-Yamaha-P45-vs.-P145-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1330px) 100vw, 1330px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Last year\u2019s Black Friday music deals&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Last_years_Black_Friday_music_deals\"><\/span>Last year\u2019s Black Friday music deals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Last year\u2019s Black Friday deals included the likes of Yamaha, Bose, and Fender, among many more \u2013 a range of brands covering an array of products, budgets, and expertise levels. So, if that\u2019s anything to go by \u2013 there\u2019s a lot to look forward to this year!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Shopping tips&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopping_tips\"><\/span>Shopping tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To make sure you get the best deals this Black Friday, we recommend doing these three things:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Make a wish list<\/strong> &#8211; you don&#8217;t want to be so inundated with Black Friday deals that you end up buying everything&#8230; or nothing!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Research the brands you want to buy from<\/strong> &#8211; know the names that will give you quality\u00a0<em>and\u00a0<\/em>affordability<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check for deals sooner rather than later<\/strong> &#8211; Black Friday offers tend to start appearing earlier than <em>actual\u00a0<\/em>Black Friday<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For more information about Black Friday and how to make the most of it, check out our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/is-black-friday-worth-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Black Friday top tips<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;FAQs&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_date_is_Black_Friday\"><\/span>What date is Black Friday?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Black Friday 2026 will take place on 27th November. However, many retailers start reducing prices in the weeks leading up to the official Black Friday.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Black_Friday_called_%E2%80%9CBlack_Friday%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Why is Black Friday called \u201cBlack Friday\u201d?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>\u201cBlack Friday\u201d was coined in the 1960s when retailers\u2019 financial records moved from red (losses) to black (profit) thanks to the influx of Christmas shopping during the autumn\/winter.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_music_stores_have_Black_Friday_deals\"><\/span>Do music stores have Black Friday deals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Music stores take part in the Black Friday sales, reducing prices on studio gear, live sound gear, instruments, and more.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Final thoughts&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_thoughts\"><\/span>Final thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are a lot of <strong>Black Friday music deals<\/strong> to look forward to this season! 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We recommend looking out for Black Friday discounts in the weeks leading up to Black Friday; that way, you won\u2019t miss out!<\/p><hr \/><h3>Current discounts at Gear4music<\/h3><p>You don\u2019t need to wait until Black Friday to start saving. Here are some of the best deals we have available at Gear4music right now:<\/p><h4>G4M 734 SH Electric Guitar, Vintage Ivory<\/h4><p><strong>Key features<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Semi-hollow body<\/li><li>Dual P90 pickups<\/li><li>Graphtech Nubone nut<\/li><li>Mahogany and basswood body<\/li><li>C-shaped neck<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a3149.99<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/G4M-734-SH-Electric-Guitar-Vintage-Ivory\/5DUH\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/G4M-734-SH-Electric-Guitar-Vintage-Ivory\/5DUH<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>Tascam TM-250U USB Condenser Microphone<\/h4><p><strong>Key features<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>USB connectivity<\/li><li>Built-in gain, mute, and headphone volume controls<\/li><li>Includes a mic holder, UDB C-A cable, and desktop tripod<\/li><li>Zero-latency monitoring thanks to a headphone output<\/li><li>Supercardioid polar pattern<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a324.99<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Recording-and-Computers\/Tascam-TM-250U-USB-Condenser-Microphone\/3TPA\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Recording-and-Computers\/Tascam-TM-250U-USB-Condenser-Microphone\/3TPA<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>Focusrite Scarlett Solo (3<sup>rd<\/sup> Gen)<\/h4><p><strong>Key features<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Air-enabled mic preamps<\/li><li>24-bit\/192kHz AD-DA converters<\/li><li>Includes the Hitmaker expansion, giving you access to over \u00a31000-worth of software<\/li><li>USB-C connectivity and XLR\/Line inputs<\/li><li>48V Phantom Power<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a384.99<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Recording-and-Computers\/Focusrite-Scarlett-Solo-3rd-Gen\/2YSE\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Recording-and-Computers\/Focusrite-Scarlett-Solo-3rd-Gen\/2YSE<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>Yamaha P45 Digital Piano<\/h4><p><strong>Key features <\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) keyboard<\/li><li>88 keys<\/li><li>Maximum 64-note polyphony<\/li><li>10 preset voices<\/li><li>Two 6W speakers<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a3274.99<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Yamaha-P45-Digital-Piano-Black\/1805\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Yamaha-P45-Digital-Piano-Black\/1805<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>Besson BE120 Prodige Cornet, Silver Plated<\/h4><p><strong>Key features<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Easy blowing leadpipe<\/li><li>Yellow brass bell<\/li><li>Top-sprung stainless-steel valves<\/li><li>Brass slide<\/li><li>Includes a case and mouthpiece<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a3565.00<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Besson-BE120-Prodige-Cornet-Silver-Plated\/1CR6\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Besson-BE120-Prodige-Cornet-Silver-Plated\/1CR6<\/a><\/p><hr \/><h3>Brands to watch<\/h3><p>From our experience of the market during Black Friday, we know of a few brands that you should definitely have on your radar in 2024. If you\u2019re after studio gear, keep an eye out for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Focusrite.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Focusrite<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Studio_Monitors\/ADAM.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ADAM Audio<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Novation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Novation<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 we\u2019ve already cut the price of the Scarlett Solo (3rd Gen), but watch this space for more offers! <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/SubZero.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SubZero<\/a><\/strong> is another one to be aware of, you can look forward to some great deals coming here.<\/p><p>Software- and digital-wise, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/FabFilter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FabFilter<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Arturia.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arturia<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/u-he\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">u-he<\/a><\/strong> are the brands we\u2019re expecting to be key players this Black Friday, perfect for expanding your plugin collection.<\/p><p>For content creators, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Microphones\/Rode.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rode<\/a><\/strong> is one to consider \u2013 we\u2019ve seen a bunch of new launches from Rode this year, but will they go a step further in November and add some Black Friday deals to their offerings? \u00a0<\/p><p>For live sound engineers or performers, you\u2019ll want to watch <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Bose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bose<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Sennheiser.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sennheiser<\/a><\/strong>. With in-ear monitoring becoming ever popular, even for smaller, more intimate gigs, Black Friday is the perfect time to pick up a reliable system from an esteemed brand like Sennheiser.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re looking to browse deals from brands that pretty much cover all bases, we recommend looking at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/G4M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">G4M<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Roland.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roland<\/a><\/strong>. And of course, there\u2019s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Fender.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fender<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitars\/Epiphone_Electric.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Epiphone<\/a><\/strong>. If you\u2019re a guitarist looking to add to your rig, these are the brands to consider this Black Friday. For acoustic guitarists, keep an eye out for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Acoustic_Guitars\/Hartwood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hartwood<\/a><\/strong> offers.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re a drummer looking for a new kit or to add to your existing setup, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electronic_Drum_Kit\/premier\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Premier<\/a><\/strong> is where you\u2019ll want to be.<\/p><p>Finally, if you aren\u2019t aware, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/yamaha\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yamaha<\/a><\/strong> is currently running a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.yamaha.com\/en\/support\/promotions\/cashback.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cashback promotion<\/a><\/strong> until 15th January 2025 that covers a select few digital pianos, electronic drums, and guitars. Will Black Friday see them expand their offering? \u00a0<\/p><hr \/><h3>Last year\u2019s Black Friday music deals<\/h3><p>Last year\u2019s Black Friday deals included the likes of Yamaha, Sennheisher, and VISIONDRUM \u2013 a range of brands covering an array of products, budgets, and expertise levels.<\/p><p>We also had deals on the Focusrite Vocaster One, the ADAM Audio T5V, the Novation Launchkey MK3, and more. So, if that\u2019s anything to go by \u2013 there\u2019s a lot to look forward to this year!<\/p><hr \/><h3>Shopping tips<\/h3><p>To make sure you get the best deals this Black Friday, we recommend doing these three things:<\/p><ol><li>Make a wish list<\/li><li>Research the brands you want to buy from<\/li><li>Check for deals early<\/li><\/ol><p>For more information about Black Friday and how to make the most of it, check out our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/is-black-friday-worth-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Black Friday top tips<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p><hr \/><h3>FAQs<\/h3><h4>What date is Black Friday?<\/h4><p>Black Friday 2024 will take place on 29th November. However, many retailers start reducing prices in the weeks leading up to the official Black Friday.<\/p><hr \/><h4>Why is Black Friday called \u201cBlack Friday\u201d?<\/h4><p>\u201cBlack Friday\u201d was coined in the 1960s when retailers\u2019 financial records moved from red (losses) to black (profit) thanks to the influx in Christmas shopping during the autumn\/winter.<\/p><hr \/><h4>Do music stores have Black Friday deals?<\/h4><p>Music stores take part in the Black Friday sales, reducing prices on studio gear, live sound gear, instruments, and more.<\/p><hr \/><h3>Final thoughts<\/h3><p>There's a lot to look forward to this Black Friday, especially when it comes to <strong>Black Friday music deals<\/strong>! Our advice is to keep an eye out for discounts at Gear4music, particularly on the brands we\u2019ve mentioned here.<\/p><p>November is the perfect time to start your Christmas shopping or treat yourself to some new gear \u2013 and we have some great deals coming up!<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[244],"tags":[938,290],"class_list":["post-40484","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-live-sound-guides","tag-black-friday","tag-guide"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Black Friday Music Deals - What to Look Out For in 2026<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"This handy guide will show you some of the best Black Friday music deals you can find on our site and the brands you should look out for.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/black-friday-music-deals\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Black Friday Music Deals - What to Look Out For in 2026\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"This handy guide will show you some of the best Black Friday music deals you can find on our site and the brands you should look out for.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/black-friday-music-deals\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Gear4music Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Gear4music\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-11-01T03:00:45+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-11-06T12:26:02+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/11\/BLOG-HEADER-1-1.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1330\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"665\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Maisie Scannell\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@maisiescannell\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@gear4music\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Maisie Scannell\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":[\"Article\",\"BlogPosting\"],\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.gear4music.com\\\/blog\\\/black-friday-music-deals\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.gear4music.com\\\/blog\\\/black-friday-music-deals\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Maisie Scannell\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.gear4music.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/ffa7c88595245d170f6798c1c90404cd\"},\"headline\":\"Black Friday Music Deals &#8211; 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