Latest articles by Daryl Robertson
Best pedalboard power supplies 2025: juice your ‘board with pro-grade power
Make sure your effects are firing on all cylinders with our pick of the best pedal power supplies from Strymon to Ernie Ball
Best Stratocasters 2025: The best Strats for every budget and playing style
Find your fit with our top pick of the best Fender Strats
"Grants you access to serious guitar tones, crystal-clear vocals, and bags of volume, all in a lightweight, portable package": Positive Grid Spark Edge review
Positive Grid targets buskers and performers on the move with the ultra-portable Spark Edge
“I’ve seen firsthand how technology and innovation have reshaped the six-string landscape”: 5 reasons why new guitar players have never had it so good
Learning the guitar today vs 30 years ago is a very different experience. From online lessons and free resources, to clever practice amps, here's why it has never been easier to master the guitar
Is it too late to order a guitar in time for Christmas? We break down the important cut-off dates from Guitar Center, Sweetwater, Thomann, Andertons and more
Here are the important delivery dates you need to know from the biggest names in music retail
Best multi-effects pedals 2025: replace your rig
Our pick of the best multi-fx pedals from Neural DSP, Kemper, Line 6, Boss, and more
Turn $350 into $400 and save on your guitar of choice with this awesome free Fender gift card offer
As well as topping up your gift card to the sum of $50, there are also deals to be had on the Player Plus, American Professional II and Vintera II guitars
Best Christmas gifts for guitar players 2025: the ultimate festive gift guide for guitarists
Treat them right this Christmas with our pick of the 46 must-have guitar items, essential accessories, clever gadgets and instruments for every budget
Best electric guitars 2025: our top picks for every playing style, ability and budget
Useful buying advice and our expert pick of the best electric guitars for newcomers to pro players
Best acoustic electric guitars 2025: electro-acoustic picks for every type of player
Know your piezos from your transducers and experience the best of both worlds with models for beginners to pros and for every budget
Best acoustic guitars under $500 2025: get more for your money
These sub-$500 acoustic guitars are ideal for everything from folk and indie guitar to blues and country
Sweetwater Cyber Monday deals 2024: last chance to save at Sweetwater
Cyber Monday is over but you'll need to move quickly if you want to seal these deals
Guitar Center Cyber Monday deals 2024: last chance to save
Cyber Monday has officially ended, giving you your final call for guitar gear discounts
Cyber Monday guitar deals 2024: Your last chance to save on guitar gear
Find all the biggest savings on guitar gear from the remaining Cyber Monday sales across the web
Black Friday guitar deals 2024: You can still pick up these bargains in the biggest sale of the year
Don't worry if you missed out yesterday, we've gathered all the best post-Black Friday guitar deals in one place
Cyber Monday guitar pedal deals 2024: Our expert pick of Cyber Monday stompbox deals
Your place for all the Cyber Monday deals on guitar pedals, pedalboards, power supplies, and more
Cyber Monday Fender deals 2024: Last chance to bag yourself up to 50% off Fender gear
Cyber Monday is over, but you can save on iconic Fender gear
Cyber Monday Positive Grid deals 2024: You can still save up to 50% off Spark Mini, BIAS software and more in the Cyber Week sale
Here's how to find the best deals on amps, software and accessories before Christmas
Musician's Friend Cyber Monday deals 2024: Last chance to score up to 60% off music gear!
Our pick of the epic deals you need to check out in the Musician's Friend Cyber Monday sale
Black Friday guitar pedal deals 2024: We round up the very best Black Friday stompbox deals still live right now
Your place for all the greatest Black Friday deals on guitar pedals, pedalboards, power supplies and more
Musician's Friend Black Friday deals 2024: Last chance to get up to 60% off gear!
Get the lowdown on all the Black Friday sales action at Musician's Friend
Black Friday Fender deals 2024: The official sale is still live! Last chance to save big on guitars, amps, pedals, and more
This Black Friday, we're seeing some fantastic Fender deals crop up across the web, including discounted Player II guitars
Fender's first-ever Player II deals sold out fast – but you can still grab a $200 discount on a Stratocaster in one last Cyber Monday offer
Fender's latest series only launched in July, so this is an unprecedented discount – and probably the last Player II deal we'll see this year
Not to be outshined, Guitar Center just dropped the best Cyber Monday deal for Chris Cornell fans: Score $120 off the Epiphone ES-335 Bigsby in gorgeous Olive Drab while stocks last
This Bigsby-loaded Olive Drab Epiphone is the closest thing you'll get to a Chris Cornell signature - especially at this price!
