As a hopeless Gibson and Epiphone addict, these 4th of July deals are seriously testing my willpower – score up to $899 off a Gibson Les Paul Modern, as well as hundreds off Epiphone Joe Bonamassa, Jeff Beck and Jerry Cantrell signature models

If there’s one thing you can always count on, it’s that the 4th of July sales bring an array of deals on guitars – and this year it’s particularly good if you’re a fan of the Les Paul, like me. 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 produced 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 today, I’ve found a bunch of Les Pauls on sale across Guitar Center, Sweetwater and Musician’s Friend, and in some cases there’s up to $899 off!

Now, if you’ve followed Guitar World’s deal coverage for a while, you may know that I’m a devoted Gibson guitar fanatic. While my collection isn’t limited to models from the Nashville guitar giant, they make up a significant portion of it. Out of the 25+ guitars I own, 13 are Gibson. Of course, I’m not a purist who sneers at Epiphone. In fact, I believe they offer some of the best value in the guitar market today.