Latest articles by Daryl Robertson
Dive into the secrets behind Randy Rhoads’ guitar tone on Crazy Train – plus how to nail the sound on a budget
How a mids-heavy EQ and a triple-tracked solo gave Rhoads to the sound that launched Ozzy's solo career
Best electric guitars 2026: our top picks for every playing style, ability and budget
Useful buying advice and our expert pick of the best electric guitars for newcomers to pro players
"Gives the Custom Shop pickups in my Strat a run for their money": Fender Vintera III Late '50s Stratocaster review
Fender sends a love letter to the golden age of guitars with an accessible vintage-inspired instrument
"Once I'm playing, the Hush X Live feels much more like a 'real' guitar than the novelty I was first expecting." Donner Hush X Live review
An ambitious, affordable, and fully-loaded guitar that looks to be a one-stop shop for all your traveling needs
Best beginner electric guitars 2026: 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
The pedal that changed me – I asked the Guitar World staff to name the stompboxes that actually made a difference to their playing
Whether it was fun, frustrating, or forced us to think differently, these are the 12 pedals that GW staffers say have actually changed the way they play
Best acoustic guitars 2026: 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
Best multi-effects pedals 2026: replace your entire rig with our top-rated multi-FX units
From the high-end Neural DSP Quad Cortex to the budget NUX MG-300, we’ve tested 17 multi-effects pedals to help you replace your rig with a single unit
Best phaser pedals 2026: add swirling guitar tones to your rig with our expert guide
Looking to create that swirling sound effect? These are the best phaser pedals to try from MXR, Electro-Harmonix, Walrus Audio and more
As a hopeless Gibson and Epiphone addict, these 4th of July deals are seriously testing my willpower – score up to $899 off a Gibson Les Paul Modern, as well as hundreds off Epiphone Joe Bonamassa, Jeff Beck and Jerry Cantrell signature models
I've searched high and low to find the very best Les Paul deals this 4th of July!
"Proves you don’t have to spend a fortune to get a pro instrument": Gretsch Electromatic Premier Jet review
Is Gretsch's new attempt at a Les Paul killer the perfect blend of features and single-cut affordability?
Did you miss Amazon's biggest sale of the year so far? Well, luckily, these 16 outstanding Prime Day guitar deals are still live – save on guitars, pedals, amps, accessories, and more
Missed out on an epic Prime Day bargain? Fear not, these deals are very much alive and kicking
Prime Day guitar deals 2026 LIVE: last chance to save on guitar gear at Amazon, Sweetwater, Guitar Center, Fender and beyond
I'm rounding up all the hottest guitar, amp, pedal, and accessory deals throughout the final day of the Prime Day sales. Stick with me for all of the biggest news, deals, tips, and tricks for saving money. But remember: today is your last day to save!
$600 off a Strandberg, $200 off a Bonamassa favorite, and a slew of wallet-friendly beginner models – these are the Prime Day electric guitar deals worth considering before the sale ends at midnight
On the hunt for a new electric? Well, might have just found your next axe for a lot less this Prime Day
This unbelievable Squier Strat Prime Day deal sold out in one day – now I've tracked down an alternative that's even better value. But you'll need to be quick as the deals end tonight!
Amazon's massive sale is about to end, but there's still time to grab a seriously discounted Squier!
We bought, tested, and ranked 8 dirt-cheap Amazon pedals – now 7 of them have hit a new low price in the Prime Day sale, but hurry, you only have a few hours to grab one!
Pedalboard snobs look away now! These are the budget pedals you should be picking up for Prime Day
Prime Day guitar deals 2026: expert vetted deals from the final day of the Prime Day sale
Guitar World's gear experts are here to help you separate the real bargains from the filler with the best savings on guitars, amps, pedals, accessories, and more
Prime Day guitar deals 2026 LIVE: last chance to save on guitar gear at Amazon, Sweetwater, Guitar Center, Fender and beyond
I'm rounding up all the hottest guitar, amp, pedal, and accessory deals throughout the final day of the Prime Day sales. Stick with me for all of the biggest news, deals, tips, and tricks for saving money. But remember: today is your last day to save!
A massive 35% Prime Day discount just took this already affordable multi-effects pedal into a completely different territory - find out why 200+ guitar players picked up this Mooer pedal in the last month on Amazon
At only $129 for 151 effects, 55 amp models, and 26 high-quality cab sims, the Mooer represents great value for money in my opinion
This reverb pedal blew my mind last year, and now it's 20% off for Prime Day – thanks to its dual-engine and intuitive layout, this is a serious and capable reverb, and a no-brainer at this price
I fell in love with this Hotone pedal, giving it my pedal of the year in 2025, and I've recommended it to countless players since
Guitar World deals of the week: grab the best early Prime Day guitar deals with essential guitar gear starting from just $4.99, plus the ideal last-minute Father's Day gift for guitar-playing dads
Our gear experts track down the best weekly deals on guitar gear, bringing you hand-picked savings on guitars, pedals, amps, and more
Give your guitar-obsessed dad something he'll actually use this Father's Day – including a best-in-class desktop amp, an intriguing way he can recycle old guitar strings, and more
Save your papa from yet another boring Father's Day with my 9 hand-picked gift ideas for the guitar-playing dad in your life
Best 3/4 acoustic guitars 2026: small-bodied, short scale sensations from Taylor, Martin, Faith, and more
I count down the best compact acoustics for new players, smaller guitarists and those looking for a neat 'couch guitar'
“Bright, lively, and surprisingly loud, it projects with a clarity and presence that belies its compact footprint”: Faith Nomad Mini-Neptune Trembesi review
This scaled-down Neptune is worlds apart from some of its travel guitar competition
Best Memorial Day guitar sales 2026: All of today's biggest discounts and my pick of epic deals on guitars, amps, effects, accessories, guitar lessons and software
Explore all the essential Memorial Day guitar savings in one place – check out the latest from Guitar Center, Musician's Friend, Fender, Guitar Tricks, Waves and more
