Latest articles by Daryl Robertson
Best overdrive pedals 2024: explore which drive pedal is right for you
Overdrive is one of the most essential guitar effects pedals. These are our top picks for every budget
“Evokes the spirit of the original”: Epiphone Inspired By Gibson 1959 Les Paul Standard review
With an ambitious swing at the most desirable guitar ever made, Epiphone wants everyone to get a chance to experience the beauty of the ’Burst
Sweetwater's Labor Day sale strikes the right chord with a mind-blowing $1,300 off B.C. Rich and up to $600 off select D'Angelico and Guild semi-hollows
The music retail giant has just dropped its Labor Day sale a few days early, and it includes insane discounts on the likes of Gretsch, Roland, Ernie Ball, Blackstar, and more
Best Klon clones 2024: Our pick of the best Klon Centaur Klones for every budget
From straight-up klones to full reimaginings, here are some of the best Klon Centaur-inspired pedals on the market today
Best acoustic guitars 2024: 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
Best Gibson Les Paul 2024: 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 wah pedals 2024: add an essential tone-shaping effect to your pedalboard
Get to know your Cry Baby from your Bad Horsie and choose the best wah pedal for you
Positive Grid Spark 2 vs Boss Katana 50 Gen 3: which practice amp is right for you?
Both brands have recently updated their flagship practice amps, but which one should you choose?
The 5 most famous acoustic guitars of all time – and how Willie Nelson's Trigger, Cobain's Martin D-18E became guitar icons
We take a deep dive into the most recognizable flat tops ever made and the reasons they became so famous
Best cheap acoustic guitars 2024: budget acoustics with genuine pedigree
Our pick of cost-effective acoustic guitars from Yamaha, Epiphone, Fender, D'Angelico and more
How to sell your guitar online: 5 handy tips for selling an instrument on the internet and common scams to avoid
Looking to cash in your old gear to fund a shiny new axe or amp? We have some expert guidance for you
Best Stratocasters 2024: The best Strats for every budget and playing style
Find your fit with our top pick of the best Fender Strats
Best pitch shifter pedals 2024: an essential tool for channeling Tom Morello, Steve Vai and Joe Satriani
To Whammy or not to Whammy? That is the question we’re answering with our guide to the best pitch shifters for guitarists
Best Precision Bass 2024: P-Basses from Fender and beyond
Our top picks of the most recognizable bass in history, including models from Fender, Sire, Sterling by Music Man and more
Prime Day guitar deals 2024: all the post-Prime Day sales that are live right now
Prime Day is officially over, but if you're late to the party there are still some big savings on guitar gear to be had
5 things people with organized pedalboards always do – and what they buy from Amazon
With Prime Day in full swing, we’ve searched the site for the pedalboard essentials to keep your rig neat and tidy
$500 off a range of stunning Breedlove guitars at Guitar Center is by far the best Prime Day acoustic deal we've seen this year
Guitar Center proves the best Prime Day acoustic deals aren't on Amazon this year - save big on Breedloves most popular models
Sick of spending too much on guitar strings? Stock up for less with these Prime Day discounts from Ernie Ball, D'Addario and more
With discounted options for both acoustic and electric, there's never been a better time to stock up on strings
Fender's Prime Day-beating sale has up to 10% off the Ultra range and Squier Contemporary models as well as 20% off many Squier Affinity guitars
With healthy discounts applied to everything from Strats and Teles to Jazzmasters and Starcasters, there's no need to wait for Prime Day for a great deal
Best budget multi-effects pedals 2024: access a world of effects at a reasonable price
More is more with these budget do-it-all bargains from Zoom, Boss, Line 6, Mooer and NUX
Best ukuleles 2024: Acoustic and electric ukes for all budgets and playing styles
Get started with our pick of the best ukes from Mahalo, Martin and Cordoba, plus a cool Fender Jazzmaster ukulele
Best pedalboards 2024: budget-spanning picks to help organize your guitar effects
Get the best from your effects with expert-recommended 'boards from Pedaltrain, Voodoo Labs, Boss, and more
How to test out a beginner acoustic guitar in a guitar store
A former guitar salesman gives you valuable advice for buying your first guitar
