Latest articles by Daryl Robertson
Best guitar slides 2025: every budget and material covered, plus how to choose the right slide for you
Getting into the bluesy world of slide guitar? From Shubb and Dunlop, to Taylor and Ernie Ball, these are our top choices
Guitar World deals of the week: save $1,200 on a Boss synth guitar, get $800 off a 7-string Music Man, plus a cheeky saving for World String Change Day
Your weekly digest of the best deals from all across the web
"Engaging the pedal transformed my previously thin and uninspiring tone into a beautifully fat, warm, and full-bodied sound": Audio Sprockets ToneDexter II review
If you're ready to get nerdy about your acoustic tone, this intelligent pre-amp is the unit for you
"With a little patience and dedication to experimenting, you’ll unlock a satisfying range of serviceable sounds": Harley Benton DNAfx GiT multi-effects pedal review
Harley Benton's budget multi-stomp looks to deliver the building blocks of tone, but it requires you to tweak the presets on a molecular level
Andertons just shaved a massive £456 off one of the best-looking PRS guitars I've ever seen – and yes, the sale also includes the Custom 24 Floyd
The Guildford-based retailer is currently slashing up to 40% off the PRS SE Custom 24, Custom 24 Floyd, Custom 24-08, and the Custom 24-08 Quilt in Charcoal Cherry Burst
Best beginner electric guitars 2025: top electric models for new players, reviewed and demoed by experts
So you're a budding guitarist? Get started with our pick of the best beginner electric guitars from Squier, Yamaha, and Epiphone
Best practice amps 2025: hone your chops at home
My tried & tested pick of the best guitar practice amps to get your playing up to speed without any noise complaints
"It sounds more alive with sweetened highs, richer harmonics in the mid-range, and a tighter, more defined low-end": Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 review
Boss cuts through the noise with its revamped practice amp
Memorial Day might be over, but one of the best guitars I've reviewed this year still has a whopping $130 off at Guitar Center
"Make no mistake, this is a very good-playing guitar." I fell in love with the Fender Player II Jazzmaster when I reviewed it and now it can be yours with a massive discount
Memorial Day is over, but here are 5 heavily discounted pieces of guitar gear that are still available at Guitar Center – starting from $129
The Guitar Center Memorial Day sale is live, with up to 35% off killer guitar gear from Fender, Gibson, Yamaha, Line 6, and more
Best Memorial Day guitar sales 2025: Epic early deals on acoustic and electric guitars, amps, effects and more
Explore all the best Memorial Day weekend guitar discounts in one place – make massive savings at Fender, Musician's Friend, Guitar Center and more
Guitar Center's Memorial Day sale has landed with up to 35% off a host of guitar gear – including $419 off one of the most unique Gibson Les Pauls you'll ever see!
Update or upgrade your setup for less on Memorial Day, thanks to Guitar Center's mega sale
"With a rugged build and more gain than should be legal, this pedal is a must-have for any metal guitarist looking to chug": Solar Chug Lite high-gain distortion pedal review
Solar's new Chug Lite provides all the full-fat fury of the original with none of the bulk
Best cheap acoustic guitars 2025: budget acoustics with genuine pedigree
Great tone doesn’t have to break the bank – these are the best cheap acoustic guitars from Fender, Yamaha, Alvarez and more
Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Goldtop review
Epiphone has struck gold with this ambitious recreation of a pivotal guitar in the Les Paul history books
Only one day left to save! Guitar Center’s massive Guitar-A-Thon sale is nearly over, but there's still time to score $600 off a Gibson Les Paul, as well as hundreds of Fender, Martin and more
Guitar Center is slashing up to 25% off guitar gear from now until April 30, and these are the 10 deals I recommend
Jackson X Series Surfcaster SC HT6 review
It's a Surfcaster, Jim, but not as we know it – Jackson has retooled its cult offset as an affordable metal powerhouse. After a 22-year absence, is it worth the wait?
“It combines unique aesthetics with modern playability and impressive tone, creating a Firebird unlike any I’ve had the pleasure of playing before”: Gibson Firebird Platypus review
Gibson resurrects a curiosity from its past, allowing the Firebird to take flight once again
“This is a powerhouse of a stompbox that manages to keep things simple while offering endless inspiration”: Strymon EC-1 Single Head dTape Echo pedal review
Strymon brings its beloved dTape technology to a smaller format stomp creating one of its most inspiring delays to date
Best pitch shifter pedals 2025: an essential tool for channeling Tom Morello, Steve Vai and Joe Satriani
For face-melting solos and keeping your audience on their toes, pitch shifters are a surefire way to inject something different into your tone
Best offset guitars 2025: slanted-waist wonders from Fender, G&L, Duesenberg, Epiphone and more
We dive into the wondrous world of offset guitars – from surf-rockers to shoegaze noise machines – to bring you the top picks on the market today
Best desktop guitar amps 2025: my top choice amps for portable practice
Improve your guitar playing with my pick of the most powerful yet portable amp solutions
Best acoustic guitars 2025: 10 top options for guitarists of all ages and abilities
Guitar World’s pick of the best acoustic guitars from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Taylor, Epiphone and more
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