Latest articles by Daryl Robertson
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
I've found the only Amazon Memorial Day deal for guitarists worth caring about – score an impressive $190 off this 4.5-star retro offset that you'll fall in love with
This offset is devilishly cool, a joy to play, and sounds killer – better yet, it has just shy of $200 slashed off the price
Musician’s Friend just surprise-dropped their Memorial Day sale early, saving you up to 60% off big-name brands – there's $500 off an eye-catching Gibson, $250 off a gorgeous PRS, and up to 45% off must-see pedal deals
Save hundreds on a Player Stratocaster, Martin acoustic, or D'Angelico hollowbody in this epic Memorial Day sale
Pocket mammoth savings on some of our favorite stompboxes in Sweetwater's ginormous pedal sale - including popular units from UAFX, Beetronics FX, DigiTech, Keeley, Maxon, and so much more
As well as lots of pedalboard savings, you can also score hearty discounts on a range of essential accessories
"Tired of run-of-the-mill guitars? Well, this may be the six-string for you": Epiphone Futura RD Custom review
Epiphone drags a ‘70s cult classic kicking and screaming into the 21st century with a tight modern build
Best guitar cleaning kits and tools 2026: Keep your guitar looking and sounding sweet
Keep your instrument in its prime with my pick of the best cleaning kits and maintenance tools
Guitar Center relaunches Musician’s Friend as an off-price outlet for premium gear
With hearty discounts on overstocked models, massive close-out sales, and open-box inventory from leading brands, the online music retailer is looking to become the place to go for serious deals
Best ukuleles 2026: Acoustic and electric ukes for all budgets and playing styles
Get started or find your next upgrade with our pick of the best ukes from Mahalo, Martin and Cordoba, plus a cool Fender Jazzmaster ukulele
Best Gibson Les Paul 2026: The greatest Gibson singlecuts for every budget and style
We break down the latest offerings from Gibson to help you pick the right Les Paul for you
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
Jake Kiszka talks us through his new Gibson SG signature, a devilishly thin-necked beast built to galvanize the next generation
The Greta Van Fleet and Mirador guitarist gets a loving tribute to The Beloved with his first-ever signature model
"Modeling tech has gotten so good I doubt many guitarists would be able to tell the difference": Analog vs. digital rig build challenge - here’s how two very different players would spend $2,500
One player puts his stake in tubes and pedals; the other in IRs and FRFRs. We gave them both $2,500 to build the ultimate mid-tier rig
Best blues guitars 2026: these six-strings are ideal for all types of electric blues covering various price points
Wondering what the best blues guitars are at the moment? Here we have 10 of the finest options from Gibson, Fender, Guild and more
From guitars to amps, picks to pickups, a Slash fanatic shows you how to nail his iconic tone at home at various price points
The gear behind one of rock's greatest tones and how to make it yours – including models from Gibson, Epiphone, Magnatone, Dunlop, and more
Best beginner guitar amps 2026: my top picks from over a decade working in music retail
After nearly 10 years working in a busy high-street music store, I’ve seen which beginner amps truly deliver, offering the best value, most useful features, and long-lasting popularity from brands like Blackstar, Fender, Positive Grid, and more
