Over the last few years, I’ve noticed a clear pattern in the Amazon Big Deal Days sale. You won’t find mind-blowing markdowns on actual guitars, tube amps, or boutique stompboxes. Where this retail holiday actually shines, however, is in stocking up on your everyday rig essentials.
The event kicked off this morning; I spent a few hours digging through the deals to unearth reliable, high-quality staples for under 20 bucks. Wading through so many listings means dodging tons of potentially rubbish gear – stuff I simply wouldn’t trust to survive a weekend of gigging. Rather than rolling the dice on mystery brands just to save a few pennies, you’re always better off investing in road-tested gear from the heavy hitters, in my opinion.
Fortunately, reliable industry staples like Jim Dunlop, MXR, Fender, and Ernie Ball have significantly dropped prices on many of their accessories, so I went ahead and compiled the most solid sub-$20 scores to save you the headache of scrolling. Let’s dive into the list.
