Articles by Daryl Robertson, Senior Deals Writer

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Daryl is a Senior Deals Writer at Guitar World, where he creates and maintains our 200+ buyer's guides, finds the best deals on guitar products, and tests the latest gear. His reviews have been featured in prominent publications like Total Guitar, Future Music magazine, and MusicRadar.com.

During his career, he has been lucky enough to talk to many of his musical heroes, having interviewed Slash and members of Sum 41, Foo Fighters, Feeder, Thrice, and more. In a past life, he worked in music retail. For a little under a decade, he advised everyone from absolute beginners to seasoned pros on the right gear for their needs.

Daryl's world doesn't just revolve around guitars either; he also has a passion for live sound. Daryl is a fully qualified sound engineer who holds a first-class Bachelor's degree in Creative Sound Production from the University of Abertay and has plenty of experience working in various venues around Scotland.

Articles by: Daryl Robertson

Stratocaster leaning against a Boss Katana amp

Guitar World deals of the week: save $250 on a Guild 12-string, a nearly half-price reverb pedal, plus loads of big savings on Fender and Squier guitars

By Matt McCracken published 26 July 24

Your weekly look at all the best deals on guitars, pedals, and amps from across the web

$500 off a range of stunning Breedlove guitars at Guitar Center is by far the best Prime Day acoustic deal we've seen this year

By Daryl Robertson published 17 July 24

Guitar Center proves the best Prime Day acoustic deals aren't on Amazon this year - save big on Breedloves most popular models

D'Addario Acoustic Guitar Strings, Picks, Strap Beginner Kit

Sick of spending too much on guitar strings? Stock up for less with these Prime Day discounts from Ernie Ball, D'Addario and more

By Daryl Robertson published 16 July 24

With discounted options for both acoustic and electric, there's never been a better time to stock up on strings

Power up your practice for less with a massive up to 40% off Positive Grid smart amps and software

By Daryl Robertson published 16 July 24

The world’s smartest practice amps just got even better value with sizable discounts applied across the range

5 things people with organized pedalboards always do – and what they buy from Amazon

By Daryl Robertson last updated 17 July 24

With Prime Day in full swing, we’ve searched the site for the pedalboard essentials to keep your rig neat and tidy

Fender's Prime Day-beating sale has up to 10% off the Ultra range and Squier Contemporary models as well as 20% off many Squier Affinity guitars

By Daryl Robertson published 15 July 24

With healthy discounts applied to everything from Strats and Teles to Jazzmasters and Starcasters, there's no need to wait for Prime Day for a great deal

Sales assistant showing a customer an acoustic guitar in a guitar store

How to test a beginner acoustic guitar in a guitar store: our step-by-step guide to buying your first acoustic in person

By Daryl Robertson published 8 July 24

A former guitar salesman gives you valuable advice for buying your first guitar

Cream Fender Stratocaster against a light violet background

6 of the best 4th of July sales for guitarists: Save up to 60% off guitars, amps, FX and accessories

By Chris Barnes published 2 July 24

Explore hundreds of dollars in discounts at Musician’s Friend, Sweetwater, Guitar Center, Positive Grid and more

Woman playing a Fender Jaguar while using Fender Play app

Attention all beginners, our favourite online guitar lessons platform is now cheaper than ever - score a whopping 60% off Fender Play

By Daryl Robertson published 24 June 24

Teach yourself guitar, bass or ukulele with a subscription to Fender's much-loved guitar lesson platform for a whole lot less

Two staff writers playing acoustic guitar together

"There is no wrong way to play guitar. The instrument can be whatever you make it": The Guitar World team shares the advice they wish they'd been given when they started learning

By Daryl Robertson published 12 June 24

Members of our team dish out some encouraging words for newbie players and share the advice they wish they had known at the beginning of their playing careers

Should you learn acoustic guitar before electric guitar? Plus 3 other beginner guitar myths busted

By Daryl Robertson published 10 June 24

Beginner guitarists often wrestle with this age-old question, so we’re here to answer it once and for all – as well as a few others

“Our mission at Orange Learn is to make education accessible to all”: Orange launches FREE guitar and vocal courses through Orange Learn

By Daryl Robertson published 7 June 24

Unlock your musical potential with free courses from Orange Learn as well as 15% off all graded books

How we test beginner acoustic guitars

By Daryl Robertson published 29 May 24

We take a deep dive into our testing process for beginner acoustic guitars

Guitar Center's Memorial Day sale is here! Save up to 35% off a host of guitar gear and accessories

Guitar Center's Memorial Day sale has landed with up to 35% off a host of guitar gear – including $200 off the P90-loaded Gibson Les Paul Standard

By Daryl Robertson last updated 27 May 24

Update or upgrade your setup for less on Memorial Day, thanks to Guitar Center's mega sale

Stone Gossard, Slash and Josh Klinghoffer

"My first guitar was a beat-up flamenco-style acoustic that my grandmother had in her closet": Slash, Jimmy Page and more remember the guitars that set them on the path to six-string immortality

By Daryl Robertson published 23 May 24

We dive into some of our classic interviews to rediscover the stories of how famous players got started - featuring Slash, Jimmy Page, Stone Gossard, Albert Lee and more

"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

By Daryl Robertson published 23 May 24

Boss cuts through the noise with its revamped practice amp

“The ultimate affordable semi-hollow”: Gretsch G2604T Streamliner Rally II Center Block review

By Daryl Robertson published 22 May 24

Take the Rally II for a spin and you’ll find it’s a surprisingly speedy ride

Fender's unmissable Memorial Day sale promises up to 30% off Player, Paranormal, Affinity, and loads more

By Daryl Robertson last updated 27 May 24

From Kurt Cobain’s outlandish Jag-Stang to Steve Lacy’s People Pleaser Stratocaster, Fender's Memorial Day sale has something for everyone

Dave Grohl performing live with Foo Fighters

Dave Grohl's guitars: meet the six-strings behind the Foo Fighters, plus get DG's tone on a budget

By Daryl Robertson published 15 May 24

Want to know what guitars Dave Grohl plays? We unveil the nicest man in rock's guitar arsenal

Boss Katana:Go vs Fender Mustang Micro: which headphone amp is right for you?

By Daryl Robertson published 8 May 24

Two of the world's most popular headphone amps go head to head to see who comes out on top

"It delivers a smooth, thick, high-octane overdrive that perfectly captures modern rock and metal, with a full and bright clean tone to match": Vox amPlug3 High Gain review

By Daryl Robertson published 2 May 24

Turn up the gain while keeping down the volume with Vox's ultimate high-gain practice solution

Score a FREE Fender pedal when you buy two at full price with this insane Hammertone offer

By Daryl Robertson published 26 April 24

Fender has gone hammertime for Hammertone discounts with this insane 3 for 2 offer – overdrive, distortion, delay and flanger pedals up for grabs

Guitar Center reveals Seymour Duncan-loaded Fender Player models in exclusive Daytona Blue finish - meet the Saturday Night Special Tele, Strat and P-Bass

By Daryl Robertson published 24 April 24

Featuring a striking Daytona Blue finish and Seymour Duncan Saturday Night Special pickups these limited edition Players sound as good as they look

Kid in a guitar store playing a Gibson Flying V

A parent's guide to buying a guitar for your child: kickstart their playing journey right with our 5 essential tips

By Daryl Robertson published 19 April 24

Give your child the best possible start with our top tips for buying a beginner guitar – plus our guitar recommendations

5 innovations from Fender that changed the world of guitar

"This American institution has not only changed the face of the guitar forever but has shaped the course of popular music": 5 Fender innovations that changed the world of guitar

By Daryl Robertson published 18 April 24

From the first commercially produced solidbody guitar to the invention of the electric bass, the landscape of guitar would look very different without Fender’s monumental influence

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