Check out the best deals from Guitar Center’s back-to-school Study Break sale

Back-to-school season is around the corner, but Guitar Center’s Study Break sale is right here – running from today (27 July) until 9 August. There are plenty of great deals on student instruments, whether you want to pick up the bass, electric, acoustic or classical guitar – so let’s dive in!

Martin Special Dreadnought X1AE

This excellent acoustic from Martin is down $50.00 to $599.99.

You couldn’t really ask for a better mid-priced acoustic guitar, and on top of that this dreadnought from Martin is down $50 to $599.99. It features a solid spruce top with a custom rosette, alongside a figured rosewood pattern back and sides made from durable, forest-friendly HPL material.

There’s also a set of Fishman MX electronics, meaning it’s ready for any playing environment.

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Cordoba GK Studio

This Cordoba bestseller is down $80 to $699. It features a comfortable, slightly thinner-than-usual body design, made from a solid European spruce top and cypress back and sides. The neck profile and nut width are also slightly smaller than traditional Spanish guitars: great for those with smaller hands, or those coming over from the electric.

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Squier Affinity Jazz Bass Limited-Edition Pack

This affordable pack is down $50 to $349.99, and includes everything you need to get started playing the bass guitar. Not only does it include the excellent Squier Affinity Series Jazz Bass, there’s also the Rumble 15 bass amp so you can plug in and make some noise straight away.

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Epiphone Les Paul Special-I Limited-Edition

Down $50 to $149

This limited-edition Les Paul Special from Epiphone is down a whopping $50 to $149. It offers a special Worn Cherry finish for a ‘played-in’ look. Electronics are no-nonsense, too: a pair of hot open-coil Epiphone 700T and 650R humbucker pickups offer huge, rock-ready sounds straight off the bat.

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Mitchell MX430 Spalted Maple

This already-affordable acoustic from Mitchell is down $100 to $379.99. Not only does it sport an eye-catching aesthetic thanks to its spalted maple top, it also has a professional-grade fishman pickup and preamp installed, and a comfortable mid-sized auditorium body shape.

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Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X

Down $30 to $149.99

This compact shredder is great for beginners looking to get into metal, thanks to its 2/3rds-scale of 22.5”. Not onlt is the neck short-scale, it’s also slim for speedy playing and features 24 frets with a sculpted heel – so you can really start showing off your lead playing right away.

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Traveler Guitar Ultra-Light Electric Travel Guitar

Down $70 to $279.99

This Ultra-Light Electric Travel guitar from Traveler, Down $70 to $279.99, is the smallest, lightest full-scale instrument the brand offers. With a unique in-body tuning system meaning no bulky and fragile headstock the instrument is ready to be slung on your back and taken wherever. It’s still comfy to play sitting down, though, thanks to the built-in lap rest.

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Lucero LC100

The Lucero LC100 classical guitar, down $40 to $119.99, offers an authentic nylon-string tone and traditional styling at a supremely affordable price. It features the classic combination of a solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides offering a warm, resonant sound. It looks the part, too, featuring open-gear tuners, a rosewood bridge and an elegant rosette for a touch of vintage flair.

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Squier Mini Stratocaster

Squier’s Mini Stratocaster, down $40 to $149.99, is a great combination of a classic featureset and look, and accessibility. With a 2/3rds-scale of 22.5”, it provides a comfortable experience for beginner players, and the small body helps keeps things balanced. It also offers a classic Stratocaster electronics setup, meaning you can get channelling Hendrix straight away.

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Mitchell T239B-CE-BST Terra

Down $102 to $ 237.99

This T239B-CE-BST acoustic-electric bass from Mitchell is down a sizeable $102 to $237.99. It’s great for those just starting out, as its 30” scale combined with a mini-jumbo design means it’s much easier to play than the average acoustic bass, while the cutaway body allows for full access to upper frets There’s also a set of built-in electronics for playing with or without an amplifier.

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