Sweetwater’s epic Black Friday Gibson deal is so good I had to do a double-take. $600 off a Gibson Les Paul Standard plus two FREE Maestro pedals!

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The Gibson Les Paul is the dream instrument for so many guitar players, and it’s easy to see why. This rock ‘n’ roll icon has been responsible for some of the best electric guitar tones of all time and has been the go-to guitar for some of the biggest names in music. There is only one catch… they’re expensive. Well, you needn’t worry, as the Black Friday guitar deals are still pouring in thick and fast, with this offering from Sweetwater being one of the best we’ve seen so far. Right now, you can bag yourself an eye-watering $600 off the Gibson Les Paul Standard Plain Top in Cardinal Red. And in case that wasn’t enough, you’ll even be gifted your choice of two Maestro pedals, up to the value of $318, completely free!

The Plain Top Gibson Les Paul Standard may seem a little understated when compared to its flashier flame top big brother, but make no mistake, this LP still has all the hallmarks you’d expect to see on this legendary Gibson guitar. Featuring a mahogany body and neck, rosewood fingerboard, trapezoid inlays, and mother-of-pearl Gibson logo, this is a beautiful Les Paul – you even have the choice of a ’50s or ’60s version.

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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.