Latest articles by Daryl Robertson
Best acoustic guitars under $1,000 2025: expert picks for great tone on a budget
Enjoy superb playability and sound with our guide to the top mid-priced acoustics
Best overdrive pedals 2025: from mid-hump to transparent tone
My pick of the top-rated overdrive pedals will get your gain tones on point
From Green Day to Eric Clapton, meet the Taylor acoustic guitar you didn't know was responsible for some of the biggest songs in the world
Rob Cavallo's Taylor was dubbed Excalibur by Billie Joe Armstrong and has been making hit songs for nearly 30 years
7 guitarists you didn't know started on an acoustic guitar
From Alex Lifeson to Peter Frampton, Mark Morton to Michael Schenker, we share the stories of famous guitarists' first guitars in their own words
The Imaginaries’ Shane Henry on his eye for vintage gear, recruiting Vince Gill – and trading trucks with Joe Bonamassa
From once-in-a-lifetime collaborations to buying a slew of vintage guitars and starting his own pedal company, Shane Henry is living most guitarists’ wildest dreams
Jimmy Page's 5 most iconic guitars, in his own words
Jimmy Page tells all, sharing the stories behind his most significant guitars – plus we tell you how to nail his iconic tone at home at various price points
Best guitars for kids 2025: top electric and acoustic guitars for children
The top kid’s guitars available today and everything you need to know to get your child started with the guitar
"Back then, I was pretty much a nobody, so Gibson sold it to me at cost!" Slash's 5 most iconic guitars, in his own words
Slash talks through his most significant guitars in his own words – plus we tell you how to nail his iconic tone at home at various price points
"I've tested loads of pedals for reviews, and it’s not often I come across one that feels this inspiring": Hotone NC-200 Verbera reverb pedal review
Combining algorithmic and IR convolution reverbs to create lush soundscapes, this may be the most impressive reverb pedal of the year
"The true star here is the pickup configuration": PRS SE Studio review
Modern electrics can be criticized for trying to be all things to all people, but the SE Studio may just be one of the few to pull it off
I thought I was done buying Gibsons, but with a massive up to $450 off everything from my favorite Explorer to a newly released Les Paul in the Musician’s Friend Labor Day sale, I’m about to add another
The Musician's Friend Labor Day sale has just dropped, and it includes over $400 off the newly released Double Trouble Les Paul!
Best acoustic electric guitars 2025: electro-acoustic picks for every guitarist whatever your budget
Stand and be heard – embrace the creative opportunities an acoustic electric guitar presents, whether live on stage or in the studio
Best beginner guitar amps 2025: my top picks from over a decade working in music retail
After nearly ten 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
Fender is laying down the gauntlet to all other Labor Day guitar sales – save up to $200 off an American Pro II Strat or Tele, and so much more
In the market for a new USA-made Fender this Labor Day? Check out these sizable discounts at the official Fender shop
Sweetwater jump on the Labor Day savings early by slashing a whopping $500 off an exotic Gibson Les Paul, $300 of Dave Grohl's signature Epiphone and so much more
The music retail giant has just dropped its Labor Day sale a few days early, and it includes insane discounts on the likes of Fender, Gibson, Schecter, Music man, and more
“I can't help but question why Gibson decided to label this model as a Les Paul”: Gibson Les Paul Music City Special 50th Anniversary review
Has Gibson gone in too deep with its Marauder-esque take on the Les Paul?
These Boss favorites are still on sale for Prime Day, including the beloved Boss DS-1W – but hurry, the deals end tonight!
Save big on everything from the Katana Artist-Head to Boss compact pedals, and much more this Prime Day
Amazon still has dirt-cheap guitar pedals starting from only $20.79, but the Prime Day deals end today – give your 'board a budget boost while you can
There's discounts on pedals from Electro-Harmonix, Donner, Mooer and more. But are they too cheap? Here's my thoughts and 6 top recommendations
Sweetwater is looking to Seek & Destroy Amazon with the very best Prime Day guitar deal for Metallica fans – save $359 off the iconic Kirk Hammett White Zombie
The Thing That Should Not Be... a massive $359 saving on the eye-popping Kirk Hammett White Zombie guitar
Guitar Center is taking the fight to Amazon this Prime Day with 25% off an "endless" selection of electric guitars - including $200 off a Player II Strat!
Forget Amazon, if you are seeking sizable discounts on popular models from Fender, Epiphone, Gretsch, and more, Guitar Center is the place to go
Here are the 13 must-try guitar accessories for under $25 this Prime Day - including the Hetfield-approved Dunlop Black Fang guitar picks for only $8.25!
From picks to tuners, slides to strings, these are our choices for the best guitar-related items under $25 on sale right now at Amazon
"This is the kind of guitar that encourages you to play your best, allowing you to perform faster, smoother, and more expressively than you thought possible": Gibson Marcus King ES-345 review
Marcus King delivers a royal reimagining of an ES classic – and it may take the crown as the finest signature guitar of the year
Shhhh... Donner's 4.5-star Hush-X travel guitar just dropped by a chunky 20%, making practice at home or on vacation more family-friendly
This Prime Day, you can bag an electric travel guitar that sounds so good you won't believe it isn't a regular solidbody
Guitar god Eric Johnson thinks "every guitarist should learn the piano," and with Prime Day discounts on models from Roland, Yamaha, and Casio, it's never been cheaper to learn
Have you always wanted to expand your musical horizons? Well, these seriously discounted pianos will help you do that for a whole lot less this Prime Day
Seriously? $109.99 for a genuine Telecaster?! Fender’s Squier Debut models are the ultimate beginner guitars, and with this wallet-friendly Prime Day discount, you'll have enough left over to buy a tuner
Fender’s ultra-affordable Amazon-only Strat and Tele have received a 19% reduction, making them the cheapest Squier guitars available right now
