THE GREATEST GUITAR SALE EVER!
An All-Day Guitar Event at Empire Music
Saturday, September 19, 2026
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
This isn’t just a sale. It’s an all-out celebration of guitars, featuring storewide discounts, bargain-bin guitars, exclusive gear launches, factory representatives, free gear, hourly guitar and amplifier giveaways, a Fender Custom Shop Roadshow and more.
Best of all, proceeds from the entire day will benefit the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
THE BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR
Everything in the store will be discounted during the Greatest Guitar Sale Ever.
Look for our color-coded hang tags throughout the shop:
- Black Tags — 10% Off
- Bronze Tags — 15% Off
- Silver Tags — 20% Off
- Gold Ticket Items — Up to 40% Off
Gold Ticket Items will feature some of the deepest discounts of the event. Quantities will be limited, and once they’re gone, they’re gone.
We’ll also have Bargain Bin guitars starting at just $49.
Find the gold. Get the deal.
GET HERE EARLY
The first customers through the door will take home free gear before the event even gets started.
First 50 Customers Get a Free BOSS SD-1
The first 50 customers in line will receive a free BOSS SD-1 Super OverDrive pedal.
No purchase necessary. One per customer while supplies last.
First 300 Customers Get a Free Swag Bag
The first 300 customers will receive a limited Greatest Guitar Sale Ever swag bag filled with special event merchandise and surprises.
We’ll also have limited-edition event shirts and stickers available during the day.
SEVEN GUITARS AND AN AMP—ALL GIVEN AWAY
We’re giving away a guitar or amplifier every hour from 10:00 AM through 5:00 PM.
Hourly Giveaway Schedule
10:00 AM — Fender Guitar
Everyone in line before the doors open will be entered into our opening Fender giveaway.
11:00 AM — LTD Guitar
12:00 PM — ENGL Amplifier
1:00 PM — Taylor Guitar
2:00 PM — Yamaha Bass
3:00 PM — Martin Guitar
4:00 PM — Jackson Guitar
5:00 PM — Gibson Guitar
Most hourly giveaway winners must be present to win. The Gibson will be awarded through a special ticketed charitable giveaway, with ticket proceeds benefiting the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. The Gibson drawing will also be presented online, and the winner does not need to be present.
Full giveaway rules and entry information will be available before the event.
GIVEAWAYS EVERY 15 MINUTES
The hourly guitar and amplifier drawings are only the beginning.
We’ll be giving away pedals, accessories, merchandise and other prizes approximately every 15 minutes throughout the entire event.
Come early. Stay late. You’ll have opportunities to win all day.
FENDER CUSTOM SHOP ROADSHOW
Featuring Fender Master Builder Paul Waller
Roadshow begins at 2:00 PM
Join us for a special Fender Custom Shop Roadshow featuring acclaimed Master Builder Paul Waller.
Get an inside look at Fender Custom Shop craftsmanship, learn more about the instruments and processes that define the Custom Shop, and hear directly from one of Fender’s most respected builders.
This is a rare opportunity to experience the Fender Custom Shop up close at Empire Music.
MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE GEAR
Factory representatives from many of the biggest names in guitars will be on-site throughout the event.
Talk directly with the people behind the brands, ask questions, explore new gear and learn more about the instruments you love.
Additional representatives and event partners may be announced as we get closer to September 19.
EXCLUSIVE GEAR EXPERIENCES AND PROMOTIONS
The Greatest Guitar Sale Ever will feature major launches, special financing, custom instruments and one-day promotional opportunities throughout the store.
Taylor Benchmark Custom Launch
Empire Music is proud to be Taylor’s first-to-market partner selected to launch the new Taylor Benchmark Custom Guitars.
Experience these extraordinary Custom Shop instruments and discover the musician-first vision behind Taylor Chief Guitar Designer Andy Powers’ most refined creations.
Taylor GS Mini BOGO Offer
We’ll also have a special Taylor GS Mini BOGO promotion available during the event. Full qualifying details will be announced separately.
Martin Custom Shop Experience
Explore the sound, craftsmanship and nearly limitless possibilities of the Martin Custom Shop with help from the Martin team and Empire Music’s acoustic experts.
Fender Cash-Back Promotions
Purchase qualifying Fender gear and receive up to $200 cash back in your pocket.
Qualifying products and complete promotional terms will be available during the event.
THE ENTIRE DAY BENEFITS THE GREATER PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
The Greatest Guitar Sale Ever is about more than gear.
Proceeds from the day will benefit the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, helping support individuals and families throughout our region.
The Gibson guitar (5pm Raffle) will be offered through a special ticketed charitable giveaway, giving customers near and far another way to participate and support the Food Bank.
More information about giveaway tickets and additional ways to contribute will be announced soon.
FOOD FROM LOS GALLITOS
Yes, there will be tacos.
Los Gallitos will be on-site with its food truck throughout the event, serving authentic Mexican food while the guitars, giveaways and deals continue inside.
Spend $20 and lunch is on us, plus we'll match it as a donation to the Food Bank
ONE DAY. EIGHT MAJOR PRIZES. HUNDREDS OF DEALS.
Join us for the biggest guitar event of the year.
THE GREATEST GUITAR SALE EVER
Saturday, September 19, 2026
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Empire Music
- Storewide savings of 10%, 15% and 20%
- Gold Ticket Items up to 40% off
- Bargain Bin guitars starting at $49
- Free BOSS SD-1 pedals for the first 50 customers
- Free swag bags for the first 300 customers
- Seven guitars and one amplifier given away
- Giveaways every 15 minutes
- Fender Custom Shop Roadshow with Paul Waller at 2:00 PM
- Factory representatives from the world’s leading guitar brands
- Exclusive launches, promotions and financing offers
- Los Gallitos food truck
- Proceeds benefiting the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Get here early—and plan on staying all day.