Heading back to school? You’ll be top of the class with 15% off beginner-friendly acoustic guitars and lessons at Guitar Center
No need to do the homework, we’ve found the best back-to-school discounts on big-name brand acoustics from Yamaha, Epiphone, Ibanez and more
Okay class, quiet down, eyes front, and listen up, if you or your little one is heading back to school soon, you’ll want to pay careful attention to this next part – and yes, this will be in the test. It’s that dreaded time of year again when you find yourself drowning in a sea of stationery, backpacks and other back-to-school or college essentials. We appreciate your head will be spinning from all the items you need to organize, but don’t worry, we’ve got the musical item on your long list of supplies sorted. Guitar Center is now offering 15% off beginner-friendly acoustic guitars and lessons, meaning you can have your pick of the best acoustic guitars for beginners on the market at an even more affordable price.
Now, with this sale coming courtesy of Guitar Center, that means all of the biggest names in the world of budget acoustic guitars are represented here. Suppose you aren’t too sure where to start. Well, in that case, here are a few of our favorites to help point you in the right direction.
Guitar Center: 15% off acoustic guitars and lessons
We know that every little helps when it comes to saving money around the start of the school year, that’s why we are excited to share this fantastic offer from Guitar Center with you. For a limited time, you can bag 15% off a wide range of beginner acoustic guitars, and better yet, if you buy three lessons, you get one free as well.
If you're looking for your child’s first acoustic guitar or if you're a student looking for an inexpensive guitar to take to college, then you really can’t go wrong with the Yamaha F335, which is down to only $144.49. We are massive fans of Yamaha instruments here at Guitar World, as we strongly believe they offer the best value for money in this price category. We’d also recommend the Epiphone PRO-1, which offers a superb tone for its very low price of only $161.49.
For those looking for a smaller-bodied acoustic guitar, then the Sigma SIG10 Mini is a brilliant option, as it combines a solid sitka spruce top with sapele back and sides, a comfortable neck and handsome good looks for only $186.99. Perhaps you are seeking a more premium option. Well, in that case, the PRS SE P20E Parlor is one of the best petite acoustic guitars on the market and the Pink Lotus finish option is down to only $424.15.
Luckily it’s not only instruments that are on offer. You can also bag a deal on online guitar lessons as well. For a limited time, if you buy three lessons, you get one free. All of these back-to-school offers run from now until 3 August, so be quick to make sure you or your little one doesn’t miss out.
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Daryl is a Senior Deals Writer at Guitar World, where he creates and maintains our 200+ buyer's guides, finds the best deals on guitar products, and tests the latest gear. His reviews have been featured in prominent publications like Total Guitar, Future Music magazine, and MusicRadar.com.
During his career, he has been lucky enough to talk to many of his musical heroes, having interviewed Slash and members of Sum 41, Foo Fighters, The Offspring, Feeder, Thrice, and more. In a past life, Daryl worked in music retail. For a little under a decade, he advised everyone from absolute beginners to seasoned pros on the right gear for their needs.
Daryl is also a fully qualified sound engineer, holding a first-class Bachelor's degree in Creative Sound Production from the University of Abertay.
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