Latest articles by Chris Barnes
Guitar World deals of the week: save $250 on a Gretsch semi-hollow guitar, bag a budget busting EQD delay pedal, plus all the best deals on guitar gear over the Easter weekend
Get the low down on the biggest savings and best guitar deals from all corners of the web
Best online guitar lessons 2025: remote learning for guitar players – every platform tested by experts
Online lessons are great for developing your guitar skills from the comfort of your home or on the go – myself and our in-house experts have thoroughly tested options for all playing levels and budgets, including a free option
Best acoustic guitars for beginners 2025: top picks for new players, reviewed and demoed by experts
We've played epic affordable six-strings from Epiphone, Taylor, Fender, Yamaha and more – read on for our best beginner acoustic guitar recommendations and watch our video demos
Best guitar picks 2025: awesome guitar picks to upgrade your playing
My expert guide to the best picks for electric, acoustic, and bass guitar
Best guitar straps 2025: play in comfort and secure your guitar in style
Our expert pick of straps for electric, acoustic and bass, covering all budgets and materials
TrueFire launches its free 10-week guitar Boot Camp today – and you don’t even need to provide credit card details to sign up
Unlock your playing potential over the next 10 weeks with weekly lessons, Zoom sessions, feedback on your progress and more
Ready to unlock your full playing potential in 2025? TrueFire just dropped their all-access annual subscription to only $79
For only $6.58 per month you can access over 80,000 expert online lessons, whatever your playing level – but this offer ends on New Year's Eve
Sweetwater Cyber Monday deals 2024: last chance to save at Sweetwater
Cyber Monday is over but you'll need to move quickly if you want to seal these deals
Guitar Center Cyber Monday deals 2024: last chance to save
Cyber Monday has officially ended, giving you your final call for guitar gear discounts
Cyber Monday guitar deals 2024: Your last chance to save on guitar gear
Find all the biggest savings on guitar gear from the remaining Cyber Monday sales across the web
Black Friday guitar deals 2024: You can still pick up these bargains in the biggest sale of the year
Don't worry if you missed out yesterday, we've gathered all the best post-Black Friday guitar deals in one place
Cyber Monday guitar pedal deals 2024: Our expert pick of Cyber Monday stompbox deals
Your place for all the Cyber Monday deals on guitar pedals, pedalboards, power supplies, and more
Cyber Monday Fender deals 2024: Last chance to bag yourself up to 50% off Fender gear
Cyber Monday is over, but you can save on iconic Fender gear
Cyber Monday Positive Grid deals 2024: You can still save up to 50% off Spark Mini, BIAS software and more in the Cyber Week sale
Here's how to find the best deals on amps, software and accessories before Christmas
Musician's Friend Cyber Monday deals 2024: Last chance to score up to 60% off music gear!
Our pick of the epic deals you need to check out in the Musician's Friend Cyber Monday sale
Black Friday guitar pedal deals 2024: We round up the very best Black Friday stompbox deals still live right now
Your place for all the greatest Black Friday deals on guitar pedals, pedalboards, power supplies and more
Musician's Friend Black Friday deals 2024: Last chance to get up to 60% off gear!
Get the lowdown on all the Black Friday sales action at Musician's Friend
Black Friday Fender deals 2024: The official sale is still live! Last chance to save big on guitars, amps, pedals, and more
This Black Friday, we're seeing some fantastic Fender deals crop up across the web, including discounted Player II guitars
Sweetwater Black Friday deals 2024: savings are still live with up to 70% off
The Sweetwater Black Friday sale is still live but you'll need to act fast to seal your deal
Guitar Center Black Friday deals 2024: you can still get the lowest prices of the year
Black Friday may be officially over, but Guitar Center still has loads of items on sale
Black Friday Positive Grid deals 2024: The first-ever Spark 2 discounts are here – plus, ways to save on the rest of the Spark line-up today
The official Black Friday deals are here, with discounts on nearly every smart amp in the line-up, plus big savings on software
Guitar lessons are an investment in your playing – these 6 Black Friday deals from Guitar Tricks, Fender Play and more will help you save cash and break through into 2025
Redefine your technique in 2025 with our pick of Black Friday guitar lesson deals
Guitar World deals of the week: get a half-price EHX pedal, $280 off a Fender Player Series guitar, plus all the best deals ahead of Black Friday
We've spent the week combing all the Black Friday sales for the very best deals on guitar gear
