Massive markdowns, exclusive finishes, financing offers, and even a $5,000 Schecter giveaway run now through September 3.
Labor Day is always a prime time to score gear, but this year Guitar Center is turning up the heat with a Labor Day Sale packed with killer deals on guitars, amps, and accessories – including some exclusive models you won’t find anywhere else. With discounts stretching across beginner favorites, pro-level icons, and boutique-inspired exclusives, there’s something here for every player. Shop the whole sale here!
Fender Player II Limited Editions
Fans of Fender will find some of the deepest discounts of the season, especially on Player II Limited-Edition models. The Player II Stratocaster HSS Plus Top in Blue Burst is down to $699.99 (from $899.99), while the Player II Telecaster in British Racing Green comes in at $679.99 (from $839.99). Additional Stratocaster options include Candy Red Burst and Ocean Turquoise finishes, all carrying the same Labor Day markdowns—and each qualifies for 10% back in rewards through September 3.
Gibson & Epiphone Heavy Hitters
Looking for a Les Paul? Guitar Center’s got you covered. The Epiphone Les Paul Custom Blackback in Antique Ivory is cut to $599.00 (from $799.00), and the Epiphone Les Paul Traditional Pro IV Limited-Edition is now $449.00 (from $549.00) in multiple finishes, including Worn Ebony and Pacific Blue. Higher up the ladder, the Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro V AAA Flame Top—available in stunning bursts like Ocean Water and Blueberry—is marked down from $2,499.00 (blemished models as low as $1,999.20).
Shred-Ready Jacksons & Schecters
Metal players won’t want to miss the Jackson Dinky Arch Top JS22-7 DKA HT at $179.99 (down from $220.99) or the Jackson Rhoads JS32T FSR at just $219.99 (down from $359.99). Schecter fans can grab the C-1 Platinum Blackout for $649.00 (from $799.00) or the C-1 Platinum FR S in Satin Crimson Red Burst for $849.00 (from $1,049.00). On top of that, Guitar Center is running a Schecter giveaway worth over $5,000 through September 3, sweetening the deal even more.
Gretsch, Squier, and Yamaha Deals
Vintage vibe hunters should check out the Gretsch G5427TG Electromatic Hollowbody Single-Cut with Bigsby in Midnight Sapphire, now $759.99 (from $899.99), or the Gretsch Streamliner Limited-Edition Cat-Eye for $449.99 (from $549.99). Budget-conscious players can snag a Yamaha Pacifica PAC012DLX for $179.99 (from $229.99). Squier packs are also marked down, including the Affinity Stratocaster HSS Pack with Frontman 15G Amp at $359.99 and the Squier Sonic Stratocaster Pack with Frontman 10G at $335.99.
Whether you’re hunting for a first guitar, adding a workhorse to the lineup, or treating yourself to a pro-level upgrade, the Labor Day Sale at Guitar Center runs now through September 3 – but with prices this aggressive, expect some of these exclusives to move fast.
