In these tough economic times, acquiring new guitars can become…well…challenging. Feed the kids or buy that new Martin? Fix the water heater or shell out for the new B. C. Rich Beast V? You know what I’m saying. Fortunately, Guitarbalooga is here to solve all your problems. Okay, maybe not all your problems. Really just this one very specific problem. And you probably won’t win anyway. But it can’t hurt to try.

1. Mastodon Guitar Giveaway

Mastodon will be unleashing Crack the Skye on March 24th. To help celebrate the release, Mastodon will be giving away a new Gibson Melody Maker to one grand prize winner.

First prize wins 1 Crack the Skye Limited Edition Tunnel Book package and 5 runner-ups will be getting a copy of the new CD plus a t-shirt from the band.

2. Win a Daisy Rock Rebel Rockit Heart Electric Guitar

Modern Guitars continues the “Girls Rock!” theme by giving away a Daisy Rock Rebel Rockit Heart Guitar in Red Pearl, courtesy of Tish Ciravolo, President of Daisy Rock and Modern Guitars’ “Women Rock” columnist. A lucky reader will be selected on April 2, 2009.

3. Enter to Win a Signed Guitar and Anything Goes CD from Randy Houser

If you’re a Randy Houser fan, you’re probably familiar with the ending scene of the “Anything Goes” music video when the heartbroken singer dumps his guitar into a flaming steel barrel. Well, that piece of country music memorabilia can be yours if you enter now! That’s right, one grand prize winner will receive a copy of Anything Goes plus the actual guitar used in the “Anything Goes” music video—slightly charred, of course—signed by Randy himself!

4. Win a Washburn Guitar Signed by The Human Abstract!

The Human Abstract’s latest, Midheaven, is action packed with progressive rock melodies, tasteful riffs and dynamic guitar solos. Now, it’s your turn to shred just like the band with this signed Washburn guitar!

Two (2) Grand Prize Winners Will Get:

* One (1) Washburn Guitar Autographed by Members of The Human Abstract.

5. Win an Epiphone LP Special II

Enter Now for a Chance Win This Exclusive ESPN-Next Epiphone Les Paul signed by Wyclef Jean and Sean Kingston.

6. Win an Epiphone guitar autographed by Meg and Dia

Mark is all about helping young women get a head start at making their mark in the world. Now tell us how you’re making your mark in the world. Submit an essay (50 words or less) telling us what inspires you, how you’re making your mark in the world and what those accomplishments mean to you.

7. Win an acoustic autographed by Gomez

Prizes. Stated values represent approximated retail cost.
(1) Grand Prize Winner will receive an acoustic guitar autographed by the members of Gomez;   (Value: $200)
(1) Second Prize winner will receive a $100 store credit from the Gomez Online Store;   (Value: $100)
(1) Third Prize winner will receive a $25 store credit from the Gomez Online Store.   (Value: $25)

(Gomez on Amazon)

Update: Mar. 3, 2009

From the comment below… Don from gbase.com notes that Gbase has giveaways as well (Soon to be monthly!). Here’s a link to the Contests category on the GBase blog.