Latest articles by Daryl Robertson
My favorite Klon-style overdrive just dropped by 48%! At just $99, this may be the smartest upgrade you can make to your sound this Black Friday
The highly rated 4.5-star Warm Audio WA-CV Centavo is a staple on my pedalboard, and with its price now under $100, I cannot recommend it enough
Join the ranks of Billy Duffy, John Frusciante and Pat Smear, with a shiny new Gretsch guitar this Black Friday - here's my 5 top picks from Sweetwater, Guitar Center and beyond
We round up the very best Black Friday Gretsch deals from across the internet
Guitar World deals of the week: save $1,240 on a Gretsch hollow body, get a Player II Strat for its lowest price ever, plus the lowdown on all the best Black Friday deals
Your weekly digest of the best Black Friday gear deals from all corners of the web, hand-picked by Guitar World's experts
"Some players may bemoan its Chinese origin, but if it looks like a Falcon, plays like a Falcon, and squawks like a Falcon, it must be a Falcon": Gretsch Synchromatic Falcon review
The Falcon has finally landed in a more affordable price bracket, let's see if Gretsch's big bird can fly economy
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
Guitar Center blow the roof off Black Friday with their "biggest sale of the year" – save up to 40% on guitars from Epiphone, Fender, Martin, and more
With up to 50% off models from PRS to Gibson, Fender, Jackson, Gretsch, and more, Black Friday is officially here
“There is a warmth to this pedal that is genuinely satisfying to play through”: Fender Hammertone Breakup Drive review
Fender’s latest addition to its Hammertone pedal range proves that some breakups are worth going through
Best Stratocasters 2025: The best Strats for every budget and playing style
Find your fit with our top pick of the best Fender Strats
Best electric guitar strings 2025: our top-rated strings for your electric
Keep your axe feeling fresh with the best guitar strings for electric guitar
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
Sweetwater isn't waiting for Black Friday – and neither should you, with up to $600 off one of my all-time favourite Les Pauls and loads more in their Early Access Black Friday sale
With big reductions on popular models from Gibson to PRS, Fender to Strandberg, and so much more, why wait until Black Friday itself?
Best Christmas gifts for bass players 2025: the ultimate festive gift guide for lovers of low-end
Show your bass-playing buddy, parent, or partner some love this Christmas with 15 brilliant gift ideas for bass players
Best guitar capos 2025: These are the tried & tested options I'd recommend for acoustic and electric players
I tested 10 of the most popular capos on the market. Here’s my expert picks for electric, acoustic, 12-string and beyond
Best acoustic guitars under $500 in 2025: get more for your money
These sub-$500 acoustic guitars are ideal for everything from folk and indie guitar to blues and country
Mitch Rowland on treading the line between pop superstars and sublime folk fingerstyle – and why touring doesn’t add-up
The Grammy award-winning songwriter and guitarist talks about collaborating with Harry Styles, preferring to “move some air” with real amps on stage, and gets candid about the reality of touring as a solo artist in 2025
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 guitars 2025: 10 top options for guitarists of all ages and abilities
Guitar World’s pick of the best acoustic guitars from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Taylor, Epiphone and more
Good Charlotte's Benji Madden walks us through the gear that has defined his career, and teases a new signature model with Suhr
The Good Charlotte guitarist lifts the lid on the secrets of his tone, the multi-effects unit that he thinks is a “game-changer,” and why he was “too young” for his first signature model
Best acoustic guitars for beginners 2025: My top picks for new players, reviewed by a pro
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
Prime Day guitar deals 2025: Amazon's Big Deal Days is officially over
October Prime Day is over now, but if you're late to the party there's still some deals hanging around
Quick! 3 of our top-rated Positive Grid Spark amps have hefty Prime Day discounts until the end of today – and they all scored 4.5 stars in our reviews
If you're on the hunt for a budget practice amp, today is your last chance to score big savings at Amazon
I've recommended this beginner acoustic countless times, and with $136 off, it's an even easier choice – don't hang about, though, the sale ends today!
Guitar Center's massive Guitar-A-Thon sale ends today, but there is still time to pick up this stunning D'Angelico Premier Gramercy for an unbeatable price
Amazon has failed to deliver any truly good Prime Day deals for guitar players – I'm shopping the Musician's Friend Rocktober sale instead, with up to 40% off guitar gear
Save big this Fall with discounts on a host of guitar gear from the biggest names in the business
Quick! Guitar Center's epic Guitar-A-Thon sale leaves Amazon Prime Day in the shade, with up to $900 off Taylor and $500 off Gibson models – but the deals are ending soon
Guitar Center is slashing up to 35% off guitar gear from now until October 9, and these are the 11 deals we have our eye on
