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Aug 28, 2026 5:47 PM

Indio by Monoprice Retro DLX Plus Solid Ash Electric Guitar w/ Gig Bag (Natural)

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Monoprice has Indio by Monoprice Retro DLX Plus Solid Ash Electric Guitar w/ Gig Bag (Natural, 610291) on sale for $269.99 - $135 (50%) off when you apply promo code MOVE50 at checkout = $134.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter TattyBear for sharing this deal.

About this product:
  • Solid ash body with maple neck and fretboard
  • Professionally setup in California by Master Luthier
  • Wilkinson bridge and pickups
  • Two single‑coil pickups
  • Includes gig bag

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  • About this Store:
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    • This offer is $13.70 less (9% savings) than our front page deal price of $148.69 from October 2025 which earned over 20 thumbs up.
    • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars at Monoprice based on over 90 customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Monoprice has Indio by Monoprice Retro DLX Plus Solid Ash Electric Guitar w/ Gig Bag (Natural, 610291) on sale for $269.99 - $135 (50%) off when you apply promo code MOVE50 at checkout = $134.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter TattyBear for sharing this deal.

About this product:
  • Solid ash body with maple neck and fretboard
  • Professionally setup in California by Master Luthier
  • Wilkinson bridge and pickups
  • Two single‑coil pickups
  • Includes gig bag

Editor's Notes

Written by jimmytx | Staff
  • About this Store:
    • Refer to Monoprice's Return Policy here.
  • Additional Information:
    • This offer is $13.70 less (9% savings) than our front page deal price of $148.69 from October 2025 which earned over 20 thumbs up.
    • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars at Monoprice based on over 90 customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Aug 28, 2026 6:17 PM
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SplendidMorning215
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Aug 28, 2026 6:17 PM
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I like a nice thick ash!
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Aug 28, 2026 7:02 PM
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hoggerAug 28, 2026 7:02 PM
339 Comments
$45 too expensive. This slickdeals shill poster gets old with this junk. $136 is every day pricing on this.
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Aug 29, 2026 1:44 AM
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PortabelloRoadAug 29, 2026 1:44 AM
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While it's a nice looking guitar....
It's also 11.3lbs.
That's heavy. Very.
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Aug 29, 2026 5:33 AM
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Joined Dec 2009
xkotAug 29, 2026 5:33 AM
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Quote from PortabelloRoad View quoted comment :
While it's a nice looking guitar.... It's also 11.3lbs. That's heavy. Very.
Holy shit that's INSANE. My Les Paul feels like an anchor and it's like 9.5
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Aug 29, 2026 7:23 AM
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jogratrixAug 29, 2026 7:23 AM
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Quote from hogger View quoted comment :
$45 too expensive. This slickdeals shill poster gets old with this junk. $136 is every day pricing on this.
The DLX plus has a number of features that are different from the standard model that you are thinking of. I have this guitar and it is terrific value at $135.
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Aug 29, 2026 1:02 PM
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ShrewdSnow237Aug 29, 2026 1:02 PM
562 Comments
I can't comment on this model, but I have the Strat body one I got many years ago. I haven't really played it much until very recently as I have much better guitars. I've got to say, these are pretty great - still well set up after 4-5 years, nice straight neck, nice intonation, stays reasonably in tune, nice tone. Even if this isn't a screaming deal, I'd compare these favorably to any under $300 guitar. I think only the entry level Yamaha's, for more money, are the next true step up in value
Aug 29, 2026 1:18 PM
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PsilohsaiBiNAug 29, 2026 1:18 PM
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Quote from PortabelloRoad View quoted comment :
While it's a nice looking guitar.... It's also 11.3lbs. That's heavy. Very.
That's pretty nuts because wouldn't this be perfect for a little kid's first guitar? He's gonna need back surgery before he's 9

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Aug 29, 2026 8:42 PM
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AmericaneskuAug 29, 2026 8:42 PM
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This guitar really "grounds" you! Which is great because practice requires you sitting down and sweating over scales and riffs! Joke aside, if someone would have gifted me this guitar (this cheap!) for Christmas when I was 14 which is when I fell in love with playing guitar -- that's a long time ago -- I would have mowed his lawn for the rest of his life :-) !
Aug 29, 2026 8:51 PM
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ash78Aug 29, 2026 8:51 PM
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Quote from SplendidMorning215 View quoted comment :
I like a nice thick ash!

I'm just big boned!!

Monoprice is so tempting. The semi-hollowbody from the recent deal plays great with a little setup.
Aug 29, 2026 10:55 PM
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dsixfiddyAug 29, 2026 10:55 PM
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looks like my G&L ASAT
Aug 29, 2026 11:58 PM
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Joined Jul 2009
dattguyAug 29, 2026 11:58 PM
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Quote from jogratrix View quoted comment :
The DLX plus has a number of features that are different from the standard model that you are thinking of. I have this guitar and it is terrific value at $135.
Agreed, the DLX Plus models have upgraded electronics over the base guitars for one
Aug 30, 2026 9:16 PM
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The_SandsterAug 30, 2026 9:16 PM
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Quote from PortabelloRoad View quoted comment :
While it's a nice looking guitar....
It's also 11.3lbs.
That's heavy. Very.
That's got to be a mistake. I would bet that's the shipping weight, which would include the gig bag, box & all the packaging materials. My Tele is around 8 pounds, however... "Shipping weight of a Fender Telecaster is typically around 10 to 12 pounds (4.5 to 5.4 kg), depending on the specific model and packaging".
Last edited by The_Sandster August 30, 2026 at 02:43 PM.
Aug 31, 2026 2:53 AM
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Joined Dec 2007
Koil75Aug 31, 2026 2:53 AM
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Quote from The_Sandster View quoted comment :
That's got to be a mistake. I would bet that's the shipping weight, which would include the gig bag, box & all the packaging materials. My Tele is around 8 pounds, however... "Shipping weight of a Fender Telecaster is typically around 10 to 12 pounds (4.5 to 5.4 kg), depending on the specific model and packaging".
I think it's legit, or close enough. Many of the reviews call out its weight as being the thing they didn't like, or reason for returning. Others didn't mind, but still called it out. I searched for anything saying otherwise and didn't find anything.

Which is crazy to me....a 20% heavier guitar than a LP is wild.

Should call this model the Monoprice Bursitis.
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Sep 6, 2026 9:32 PM
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sabersiSep 6, 2026 9:32 PM
34 Comments
Discontinued, they sent me a damaged strat. I had to return it.

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Sep 9, 2026 8:18 PM
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RandallWSep 9, 2026 8:18 PM
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I ordered this on 8/29, and got a package today, but it's the wrong guitar. They sent me the "Indio by Monoprice Cali DLX Plus Solid Ash Electric Guitar Natural". Dealing with support now, but the original guitar is out of stock with no restock date, so they'll issue me a full refund. =(

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