Chris Barnes
I'm Guitar World's eCommerce Editor. In addition to testing the latest music gear, it's my job to manage the 200+ buyer's guides on the site and help guitarists find the right gear and the best prices for them. I've been a guitar player for 30 years and a drummer for almost 20. I've worked in the music gear industry for 20 years, including 7 years as Editor of the UK's best-selling drum magazine Rhythm, and 5 years as a freelance music writer, during which time I worked with the world's biggest instrument brands including Boss, Laney and Roland.
Latest articles by Chris Barnes
Cyber Monday Fender deals 2023: you can still get up to 50% off guitars, pedals, and amps
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Cyber Monday is officially over but there is still time to grab a great saving on Fender gear
Guitar Center Cyber Monday deals 2023: for a limited time you can still get up to 40% off guitar gear
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Cyber Monday is done but you can still bag some big savings on guitar gear until November 29
Cyber Monday guitar pedal deals 2023: Our expert pick of Cyber Monday stompbox offers that are still live
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Your place for all the greatest Cyber Monday deals on guitar pedals, pedalboards, power supplies and more
Cyber Monday Positive Grid deals 2023: Cyber Week deals are live with saving on the Spark Go and Mini, plus 50% off BIAS software
By Chris Barnes last updated
Positive Grid's official Cyber Week sale has landed! Here's how to find the best savings on amps, software and accessories
Musician's Friend Cyber Monday deals 2023: The mega Musician's Friend sale is still live with up to 50% off
By Daryl Robertson last updated
The deals you need to check out in the Musician's Friend Cyber Week sale
Sweetwater Cyber Monday deals 2023: Sweetwater's sale is still live – bag up to 80% off
By Chris Barnes last updated
We've compiled some of the sweetest Sweetwater Cyber Week deals on guitars, amps, pedals, recording gear and more
Cyber Monday guitar deals 2023: Our expert pick of today's sales and savings that are still live
By Chris Barnes last updated
All the best Cyber Monday guitar bargains you can still buy right now – save big on guitars, amps, effects and accessories
We write about guitars every day – here's 21 essential Cyber Monday deals the Guitar World team is shopping today
By Chris Barnes published
These are the deals we've added to our baskets – from practice amps and pedals, to guitars and a ridiculously cheap tuner
Black Friday guitar pedal deals 2023: You can still save big on pedals and stompbox accessories
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Your place for all the greatest Black Friday deals on guitar pedals, pedalboards, power supplies and more
These discounted online guitar lessons subscription prove Black Friday is the ideal time to invest in your playing
By Chris Barnes published
Six of our recommended online learning platforms have seriously great value offers for Black Friday only
Take your playing from average Joe to pro with this amazing value Guitar Tricks one-year subscription deal – plus, get $321 of extras
By Chris Barnes published
Invest in your playing with the best Black Friday deal we’ve seen so far from one of our favourite online lessons platforms
Best DIY guitar kits: self-assembly project guitars for every budget
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
The best DIY guitar kits for budding luthiers – build your own acoustic or electric guitar today
Forget Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event, these 6 sales are where it’s at for guitar players today
By Chris Barnes published
Black Friday-esque savings from Fender, Guitar Center, Musician’s Friend and more leave Amazon’s sale in the dust
Sweetwater’s Prime Day-beating demo gear sale just put your dream guitar in reach
By Chris Barnes published
Every instrument has been inspected in house, is fully working and comes with a 2-year guarantee – includes Gibson, Fender, Martin and Gretsch
Best guitar accessories for beginners 2024: our pick of beginner guitar gear essentials
By Chris Barnes last updated
Start on the right foot with the best beginner guitar and bass accessories – including strings, picks, cables, tuners, cases and more
Save up to 40% on guitar gear in today's mega Musician's Friend, Positive Grid and Guitar Center Presidents' Day sales
By Chris Barnes published
Make huge Presidents' Day savings on acoustic and electric guitars, amps, effects, software and studio gear
Save up to $200 on a stylish, top-performing electric, bass or acoustic guitar with these Cyber Monday-beating Epiphone deals
By Jackson Maxwell published
Save big on a wide range of the company's models – from basses to 'Bursts
Unplug in style with these top-tier Cyber Weekend acoustic guitar deals
By Jackson Maxwell last updated
Save up to $800 on top-selling models from Gibson, Fender, Epiphone, Breedlove, Yamaha and more
Looking for a beginner electric guitar? You won't go wrong with these fantastic Cyber Monday deals
By Jackson Maxwell published
Save up to $130 on stellar, easy-playing models from Squier, Epiphone, EVH, Gretsch, Donner and more
We’ve seen Guitar Center’s Black Friday deals list early – here's a sneak peek of the gear you should hold out for
By Chris Barnes published
Get the jump on the biggest guitar savings of the year with our pick of the best deals coming to Guitar Center next week
Stream music for less with up to 4 months of Amazon Music Unlimited, completely free
By Chris Barnes published
This unmissable early-Prime Day saving gives you access to 90 million songs, podcasts and curated playlists
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
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
Bask in the glory of high-fidelity audio for the next three months with these epic Tidal HiFi and HiFi Plus deals
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