
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

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

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

Sweetwater just launched its Cyber Week sale and savings are now up to a crazy 80% on guitar gear
By Chris Barnes published
Sweetwater's Cyber Monday savings on guitars, amps, pedals and accessories just got even bigger

Save 25% on G&L's Limited Edition Tribute ASAT Classic Bluesboy with this tasty deal
By Chris Barnes published
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
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
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
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
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
Save $200 off the stunning D'Angelico Premier CS Series Fulton Grand Auditorium
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