Latest articles by Daryl Robertson
Best acoustic guitars under $500 2026: get more acoustic for your money with expert picks
These sub-$500 acoustic guitars are ideal for everything from folk and indie guitar to blues and country
"What sets it apart is its sheer versatility and interactivity": Z.Vex Vexter Fuzz Factory review
A more affordable way to gain entry to the factory floor
Best fuzz pedals 2026: add some filth to your sound with these essential pedalboard effects
Want to know your Fuzz Face from your Fuzz Gun, or channel your inner Jimi Hendrix? This guide is for you
Are apps ruining guitar gear? We argue for and against the trend that has taken over practice amps
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?
“Inspired generations of guitarists”: Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi review
This mid-scooped fuzz has been around for nearly 60 years, and it deserves to be around a whole lot longer
Musician's Friend walks the line with its epic Labor Day sale by slashing a whopping $6,000 off a Johnny Cash Gibson acoustic, as well as up to 60% off big-name brands
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
Forget the fire and flames, Sweetwater just dropped an exclusive, stealthy Black Satin version of Herman Li’s PRS SE Chleo you won’t find anywhere else
The online retailer has also launched an impressive Guitar Month sale with tasty discounts on a slew of big-name brands
You can finally become a six-string god this Labor Day as Guitar Tricks slashes an annual guitar lessons subscription to only $99 for a very limited time
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
Save up to 30% on exclusive Epiphone, Fender, and Taylor finishes thanks to some hearty discounts in the Guitar Center Labor Day sale
The Labor Day guitar sales are in full swing, and you have until September 9th to score a bargain
5 reasons why I think every guitarist should try a baritone
I challenged my preconceived ideas about this long-scale, low-tuned guitar, and what I learned has me looking at the baritone differently
"A touch-responsive, dynamic drive that reacts like a good amplifier": Warm Audio Dirty Boy Jr. Overdrive review
Warm Audio teams up with a boutique legend to bring a sought-after drive to the masses
Best Gibson SGs 2026: Our budget-spanning picks of Gibson’s famous Solid Guitar
From retro reissues to contemporary shredders, here are the best Gibson SGs on the market right now
Best overdrive pedals 2026: from mid-hump to transparent tone
My pick of the top-rated overdrive pedals will get your gain tones on point
Best cheap acoustic guitars 2026: budget acoustics with genuine pedigree
Great tone doesn’t have to break the bank – these are the best cheap acoustic guitars from Fender, Yamaha, Cort and more
"Most definitely a show-stopper": Epiphone Lzzy Hale Explorer Custom review
A stage-ready Explorer that is sure to appeal to more than Hale's horde of fans
Fender has just dropped the prices across all its brands with hearty discounts on everything from Jackson to EVH, Gretsch, Charvel and more
$200 off an American Pro II Telecaster is just a small taste of the healthy discounts applied to a slew of Fender-owned brands at Guitar Center and Sweetwater right now
Sin City filmmaker Robert Rodriguez lifts the lid on his guitar collection
The filmmaker takes us through his extensive guitar collection, including gifts from the likes of Billy Gibbons and Kirk Hammett, and reveals why he needs 24 frets to perform with his cinematic Latin-rock band
“At around $69, it’s hard to think of another pedal that’s so cheap and so reliable”: Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive review
We find out if the iconic yellow box of tone still has a place in the modern world
"A superbly built, affordable pedal that rivals pricier competitors": Klowra Limbo reverb review
This fully loaded reverb proves that affordable pedals can more than hold their own against the big guns
Best travel guitars 2026: top acoustic and electric options designed for portability and performance
My top travel guitar choices and expert buying advice for musicians on the move
Best acoustic guitar amps 2026: let your acoustic tone shine
Our expert pick of acoustic amplifiers for all budgets, from AER, Boss, Fishman, and others
Best Telecasters 2026: top Teles for all tastes and budgets
Whether it’s your first Telecaster or you’ve walked in the boots of guitar-playing royalty, our top Telecasters will help you get your twang on
You have to be top of the class – of 80,000 students – to make it on the School of Rock AllStars tour
Meet the new crop of young musicians touring the US as School of Rock AllStars
