Latest articles by Daryl Robertson
Best acoustic guitars for beginners 2026: 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
As a life-long Foo Fighters fanatic, I've spent years decoding Dave Grohl’s stadium-sized wall of sound – here are the 5 essential pedals you need to nail his tone
Ever wondered what pedals Dave Grohl uses live? Well, these are the stomps that power the Foo Fighters from Boss, ProCo, MXR, and more
Best EQ pedals 2026: must-have effects to tame your tone
Our expert pick of EQ pedals for the discerning player from the likes of Boss, Chase Bliss Audio, MXR and more
Best Klon clones 2026: 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 wah pedals 2026: add an essential tone-shaping effect to your pedalboard with our expert guide
Get to know your Cry Baby from your Bad Horsie and choose the best wah pedal for you
"There’s clarity where you want it, and a glorious wall of noise when you need it": Laney Black Country Customs Billy Corgan Supergrace Loudpedal review
Laney distills Billy Corgan's legendary rig into a pedalboard-friendly amp that goes way beyond Smashing Pumpkins tones
With over $1,000 off PRS Core guitars and amps, I think I just found the most tempting sale around this Presidents' Day
From studio to stage, snag that iconic PRS tone for a whole lot less at Guitar Center, Sweetwater, Musician's Friend, and other authorized dealers
These are the 5 guitar sales that get our vote this Presidents' Day – score up to 60% off a whole host of guitars, amps, pedals and accessories
These sweet sales are live right now – but hurry, prices will be going back up soon
$500 off a jaw-dropping Gibson Les Paul Standard is just the tip of the iceberg in Guitar Center's unbeatable Presidents' Day sale – here's more of my expert picks
Grab hearty discounts on quality guitars from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Epiphone, Squier and more
Best amp modelers 2026: rack-mounted and floorboard options for every budget
Want a bunch of amp sounds packed into one unit? Start your research with our pick of the best amp modelers for guitarists
Best classical guitars 2026: nylon-string guitars for every budget
From classical, flamenco and crossover, to acoustic-electric models and beyond, these are the best nylon-string guitars around right now
Best cheap guitar pedals 2026: killer budget stompboxes you need to try
Stock up on new sounds for less with these incredibly cheap guitar pedals from Boss, NUX, TC Electronic and more
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
From Neural DSP's much-anticipated Quad Cortex Mini, to signature Yamaha guitars and Iron Maiden-themed wah pedals, here’s the best stuff you can buy right now from this year's NAMM highlights!
As we recover from the mind-melting amount of new guitar gear announced at NAMM, we take a look at the must-have items that are available right now
Best reverb pedals: from spring to shimmer, these are our top picks for your pedalboard
Take a deep dive into the cavernous world of 'verb and explore the best reverb pedals for every budget
Best desktop guitar amps 2026: my top choice amps for portable practice
Improve your guitar playing with my pick of the most powerful yet portable amp solutions
Best electric guitar strings 2026: our top-rated strings for your electric
Keep your axe feeling fresh with the best guitar strings for electric guitar
Best practice amps 2026: hone your chops at home
My tried & tested pick of the best guitar practice amps to get your playing up to speed without any noise complaints, plus video demos of my top choices
Best P-90 pickups 2026: Rejuvenate your guitar tone with a fresh set – here's my picks covering a range of prices and styles
The P-90 is one of the most versatile single coil pickups ever made and here's the very best from Seymour Duncan, Fishman, Mojotone and more
Best distortion pedals: the top high-gain stompboxes for guitarists
Crunch, filth, mayhem! Dive into our expert round-up of the best distortion pedals available today
Why Fender just launched its own recording software – and what sets it apart for guitarists
The newly rebranded Fender Studio Pro features a sleek new look, clever AI tools – and the company’s iconic amps and effects thrown in
Best acoustic guitars under $500 in 2026: get more for your money
These sub-$500 acoustic guitars are ideal for everything from folk and indie guitar to blues and country
With Electro-Harmonix pedals from just $53.95 at Sweetwater, it's time to kick off 2026 with a proper tone upgrade for your 'board
Sweetwater is kicking off the year with epic price drops on a range of our favorite EHX stomps
