
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

These 30 epic Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are still live - including electric guitars, acoustics, pedals, amps, and software
By Daryl Robertson published
Missed out on a Cyber Weekend deal? You can still save big on a whole host of brilliant guitar gear

The Gretsch Synchromatic Falcon is my guitar of the year. It’s not on sale for Cyber Monday, but I’ve found a look-alike for half the price that still is - but the sale ends tonight!
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Unfortunately, I couldn't find a discount on the best guitar I've reviewed all year, but I did find $180 off the Gretsch G5427TG Electromatic

Sweetwater Cyber Monday deals 2025: bag up to 50% off guitar gear
By Chris Barnes last updated
Cyber Monday is over, but Sweetwater just launched a fresh sale for Cyber Week

Cyber Monday Fender deals 2025: Last chance to save on a Fender
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Cyber Monday is over, but you can save on iconic Fender gear

Musician's Friend Cyber Monday deals 2025: You can still score up to 65% off music gear - but be quick!
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Our pick of the epic deals you need to check out in the Musician's Friend Cyber Monday sale

Guitar Center Cyber Monday deals 2025: there's not much time left to save up to 40%
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Cyber Monday is over but there's still a last chance to save – here's how to secure today's best guitar gear discounts while you still can

Cyber Monday guitar deals 2025: all the biggest savings that are still live at Sweetwater, Guitar Center, and more
By Chris Barnes last updated
Find out where and how to still grab the biggest savings on guitar gear this Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday guitar deals 2025 LIVE: all of today's biggest savings at Sweetwater, Guitar Center, Fender, Amazon and more
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
I'm rounding up all the hottest guitar, amp, pedal and accessory deals in the Cyber Monday sales. Stick with me for all of the biggest news, savings, tips and tricks for getting more for less

Haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate, but at $400 off, this is the ultimate acoustic deal for Taylor Swift fans this Cyber Monday
By Daryl Robertson published
Swift loves her stunning pink Gibson J-180, and now you can own your very own Epiphone version for well under $1,000

"With the Player II Jazzmaster, Fender delivers a contemporary twist on a classic design without losing the original’s soul": score $220 off a guitar I awarded 4.5 stars to for Cyber Monday
By Daryl Robertson published
Fender's most popular range sees healthy discounts this Cyber Monday, and this is the model I'd pick up

Black Friday guitar deals 2025 LIVE: all the biggest savings at Sweetwater, Guitar Center, Fender, Amazon and more that are still live
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
I'm rounding up all the hottest, still-live guitar, amp, pedal and accessory deals in the Black Friday sales. Stick with me for all of the biggest news, deals, tips and tricks for saving money

Sweetwater Black Friday deals 2025: the big sale has officially started – with up to 80% off guitar gear
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Cyber Weekend is nearly over, so it's your last chance to save big on gear at Sweetwater

Musician's Friend Black Friday deals 2025: Last chance to score massive discounts of up to 60% off guitar gear
By Chris Barnes last updated
Day three of the Black Friday sale is here. Save big on guitar gear and more for a limited time

Guitar Center Black Friday deals 2025: The official Black Friday Sale is here!
By Chris Barnes last updated
Guitar Center has gone early with its Black Friday sale, which sees up to 40% off from now until December 3rd

Black Friday Fender deals 2025: last chance to save big on Fender and Squier guitars
By Daryl Robertson last updated
This Cyber Weekend, we're seeing some fantastic Fender deals crop up across the web, including discounted Player II guitars

Black Friday guitar deals 2025: Don't miss out on the greatest savings for guitar players
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Here are the best savings still live this Black Friday, from Sweetwater, Guitar Center, Positive Grid, and more

I spent 2025 modifying a Gibson Flying V, and now, with $150 off this stunning Silver Burst Epiphone in the Guitar Center Black Friday sale, I've just found my next project
By Daryl Robertson published
Guitar Center is currently offering up to 40% off a host of guitar gear this Black Friday, and this exclusive Epiphone Flying V is the one that's caught my eye

Boss is slicing through the Cyber Weekend noise with sizable discounts on the practice-friendly Katana amps, our number one looper, and a classic distortion pedal for only $54.99
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Save big on a host of Boss gear this Black Friday, and yes, it includes the various sizes of Katana, DS-1, RC-1, GT-1000, and so much more

I'm feeling this! The ultimate Squier Sonic Strat for budding Tom DeLonge fans is now even cheaper at only $161 for Black Friday
By Daryl Robertson published
One of my favorite beginner guitars just got even cheaper, thanks to this sweet Black Friday deal from Fender

I'm sorry, my beloved AC30, but with hundreds slashed off digital modelers and multi-effects, I've found your replacement this Black Friday - here are 7 units that are turning my head
By Daryl Robertson last updated
With $150 off the Line 6 HX Effects, $210 off the Boss GT-1000, $100 off IK Multimedia's TONEX, and more, is it time for me to ditch the valve amp and go digital?

Stop the presses! Musician's Friend just rocked Black Friday with up to 60% off a host of guitars from PRS to Fender, Martin, Ernie Ball, and more
By Daryl Robertson published
The official Black Friday sale is here, and it includes everything from guitars and amps to pedals, accessories, and more

Positive Grid declares war on bad tone with its generous up to 30% off Black Friday sale - and yes, it includes the Spark 2, Spark Mini, and the new Bias X software
By Daryl Robertson published
The official Black Friday deals are here, with hearty discounts on smart amps, accessories, and software

"If heaps of retro charm and a sound that truly stands on its own are what you’re after, then you’ve just found your new delay pedal”: Strymon Olivera Vintage Oil Can Echo pedal review
By Daryl Robertson published
Strymon proves it's a well-oiled pedal-making machine with yet another knockout delay unit

As a hopeless Gibson and Epiphone addict, these Black Friday deals are seriously testing my willpower – get $600 off a Les Paul Standard, $300 off a Hendrix Flying V, plus even more models
By Daryl Robertson published
From Gibson classics to Epiphone signature models, these are the very best offers I've found this Black Friday
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