Daryl Robertson
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, Guitarist, 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, The Offspring, 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.
Latest articles by Daryl Robertson

By Daryl Robertson Published
I took a punt and ended up receiving one of my dream guitars for less than the price of a pack of strings

By Matt McCracken, Chris Barnes, Daryl Robertson Last updated
The Guitar World team and I were busy rounding up all the hottest gear from the October Prime Day sale, including guitars, pedals, amps, accessories, and more

By Chris Barnes Last updated
Guitar World's gear experts are here to help you separate the real bargains from the filler with the best savings that are still live

By Daryl Robertson Published
Save big this Fall with discounts on a host of guitar gear from the biggest names in the business

By Daryl Robertson Published
I've searched high and low to find the very best Les Paul deals this Prime Day

By Daryl Robertson Published
Fender’s ultra-affordable Amazon-only Strat and P-bass have received a 20% reduction for Big Deal Days, making them the cheapest Squier guitars available right now

By Matt McCracken Published
Pedalboard snobs, look away now! These are the budget pedals you should be picking up in Amazon's Prime Day 2 sale

By Daryl Robertson Published
Skip the five-year waiting list and get that legendary Analog Man drive tone at a hefty discount in the Big Deal Days sale

By James Grimshaw Last updated
Want a bunch of amp sounds packed into one unit? Start your research with our pick of the best amp modelers for guitarists

By Daryl Robertson Last updated
I've tested epic affordable six-strings from Fender, Taylor, Yamaha, and more – read on for my best beginner acoustic guitar recommendations and watch my video demos

By Daryl Robertson Published
The Eart GW-2 packs impressive specs and pro playability into an amazingly affordable package

By Daryl Robertson Published
The celebrated Spark Neo Core and Spark Cab have just received sizable discounts for October

By Daryl Robertson Published
A who's who of guitar icons to pay tribute to a living blues legend for a once-in-a-lifetime, livestreamed concert

By Daryl Robertson Last updated
The top kid’s guitars available today and everything you need to know to get your child started with the guitar

By Daryl Robertson Published
How to get your fingers fretboard ready by building your calluses the right way

By Michael Astley-Brown Last updated
Take a deep dive into the cavernous world of 'verb and explore the best reverb pedals for every budget

By Daryl Robertson Last updated
These sub-$500 acoustic guitars are ideal for everything from folk and indie guitar to blues and country

By Daryl Robertson Published
A more affordable way to gain entry to the factory floor

By Alex Lynham Last updated
Want to know your Fuzz Face from your Fuzz Gun, or channel your inner Jimi Hendrix? This guide is for you

By Daryl Robertson Published
Two Guitar World writers duke it out to see if apps really have a place in guitar amps or if they're a needless extra no-one really wants – which side are you on?

By Daryl Robertson Published
This mid-scooped fuzz has been around for nearly 60 years, and it deserves to be around a whole lot longer

By Daryl Robertson Published
The music retail giant has dropped its Labor Day sale, and it includes insane discounts on the likes of Gibson, Epiphone, Fender, Yamaha, Music Man, and more

By Daryl Robertson Published
The online retailer has also launched an impressive Guitar Month sale with tasty discounts on a slew of big-name brands

By Daryl Robertson Published
This epic Labor Day promotion will see you master classic riffs from the likes of AC/DC, ZZ Top, The Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd and many more
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