Chris Barnes

I'm Guitar World's eCommerce Editor. It's my job to manage buyer's guides on the site and help guitarists find the right gear and the best prices. I'm a guitarist and a drummer and I've worked in the music gear industry for 18 years, including 7 years as Editor of the UK's best-selling drum magazine Rhythm, and 5 years as a freelance writer working with brands including Roland, Boss, MusicRadar and Natal.

Articles by: Chris Barnes

Man shows a child how to play the acoustic guitar

Guitar accessories for beginners and our pick of beginner guitar gear essentials

By Chris Barnes published 27 July 22

The best guitar accessories for beginner guitarists and bassists – including strings, picks, cables, tuners, cases and more

Prime Day guitar deals 2022: these deals are still live

By Chris Barnes published 14 July 22

Prime Day might be over, but there are still bargains to be had on acoustics, electrics, amps, effects and more

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Stream music for less with up to 4 months of Amazon Music Unlimited, completely free

By Chris Barnes published 23 June 22

This unmissable early-Prime Day saving gives you access to 90 million songs, podcasts and curated playlists

Acoustic guitar in front of an American flag with Memorial Day text

Best Memorial Day guitar sales 2022: today's top Memorial Day deals on acoustic and electric guitars, amps, effects and more

By Chris Barnes published 30 May 22

Explore today's best Memorial Day guitar savings from Guitar Center, Musician's Friend, Sweetwater, Positive Grid, Amazon and others

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Save up to £46 off the Positive Grid Spark Pearl and bag bundle at Amazon UK for a very limited time

By Chris Barnes published 7 April 22

You'll need to act fast – these savings on the game-changing smart amp and free bag won't hang around for long

Save big on Tidal's HiFi and HiFi Plus services, and get 90 days of lossless streaming from as little as $1

By Chris Barnes, James Farmer published 22 December 21

Bask in the glory of high-fidelity audio for the next three months with these epic Tidal HiFi and HiFi Plus deals

Rolling Stones fans, get 45% off a Guitar Tricks annual sub plus 32 Stones song lessons

By Chris Barnes published 4 June 21

Bag a Rolling Stones lessons package - including Paint It Black and Jumpin’ Jack Flash tutorials - with this Guitar Tricks annual subscription deal

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Save up to 33% off triple-packs of Ernie Ball Slinky and Earthwood guitar strings with this mega Memorial Day deal

By Chris Barnes published 27 May 21

Save big on some of our favorite acoustic and electric guitar strings at Musician's Friend this Memorial Dayy

You have less than 48 hours to bag a free acoustic guitar with a Guitar Tricks annual subscription

By Chris Barnes published 17 May 21

First-rate online guitar lessons AND a free guitar for just $129? This unmissable deal expires soonl

Sweetwater just launched its Cyber Week sale and savings are now up to a crazy 80% on guitar gear

By Chris Barnes published 29 November 20

Sweetwater's Cyber Monday savings on guitars, amps, pedals and accessories just got even bigger

Save up to 70% off guitar gear with these mega Black Friday sales and coupon codes

By Chris Barnes published 27 November 20

Big dollar savings to be made at Sweetwater, Guitar Center, ProAudioStar, Sam Ash and Musician’s Friend

Save 25% on G&L's Limited Edition Tribute ASAT Classic Bluesboy with this tasty deal

By Chris Barnes published 8 October 20

This stunning Turquoise Mist electric guitar is on sale at Musician's Friend and selling fast at just $337

Buy a Taylor acoustic guitar and get another for just $99 at Musician’s Friend

By Chris Barnes published 9 April 20

Bag a Baby Taylor, Taylor GS Mini or Academy Series guitar for $99 with this deal – ideal for beginner guitarists or home practice

TIDAL's HiFi service is $4 per month for the next 4 months – pay less for lossless streaming

By Chris Barnes published 25 March 20

Stream your favorite guitarists and bands in super high quality

Save up to $300 off a new Jackson, plus big discounts on Epiphone, Ernie Ball, Line 6 and Boss gear at Sweetwater

By Chris Barnes published 14 February 20

Get money off everything from acoustic and electric guitars, to strings, pedals and amps

Try TIDAL free for 30 days – stream your favorite guitarists for nothing

By Chris Barnes published 6 February 20

Plus, save up to $50 on TIDAL's annual plans

Get your hands on a D'Angelico 12-String acoustic-electric for less than $300 right now at Guitar Center

By Chris Barnes published 7 December 19

Save $200 off the stunning D'Angelico Premier CS Series Fulton Grand Auditorium

Save 15% on effects from Keeley, Wampler, JHS, Diezel, Bognor, Friedman, J. Rockett and more

By Chris Barnes published 23 November 19

Score big FX discounts with these Black Friday guitar pedal deals

Bag a classic Butterscotch Blonde Telecaster for just $549.99 with this ace Fender Black Friday deal

By Chris Barnes published 23 November 19

Save $150 on the stunning Fender Special Edition Deluxe Ash Telecaster – and Guitar Center will ship it for free!

Purchase an Amazon Echo speaker right now and you’ll get 4 months of Amazon Music Unlimited absolutely free

By Chris Barnes published 20 November 19

Pick up a new smart speaker today and enjoy access to 50 million songs for free with this early Black Friday deal

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