Latest articles by Daryl Robertson
Best Epiphone Les Pauls 2025: Our pick of the greatest budget-friendly versions of Gibson’s iconic single-cut
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned guitarist, our list of the best Epiphone Les Pauls is sure to inspire you
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 22 brilliant gift ideas for bass players
Sweetwater's Beat The Holiday Rush Sale has guitar gear and stocking fillers from only $8.80
Beat the Black Friday rush and score up to $500 off D'Angelico and over $1,000 off B.C. Rich and Guild
"With effortless playability, charming good looks, and a distinctive sound, it's no wonder the J-45 is still going strong over 80 years after it was first introduced": Gibson J-45 Standard review
Gibson's legendary acoustic is beloved by everyone from Dylan to Slash, but is it really worth the price? We find out
Every single PRS SE guitar is 15% off right now – including 5 of our highest-rated picks
With everything from the Custom 24 to the Silver Sky included, there's no need to wait until Black Friday to take the plunge on a new PRS guitar
"The sound is warm and inviting, with a powerful low-end thump that only comes from a jumbo acoustic": Guild F-55E review
The F-55E is a larger-than-life jumbo with an all-encompassing tone and striking good looks
Positive Grid’s Spark Go just dropped back to its insane pre-order price for Prime Day
The world’s smartest practice amps just got even better value with sizable up to 50% off across the range
With $200 slashed off the Fender Tone Master Pro, I'm considering ditching the amps and finally going digital
Unlock a wealth of tones for a lot less with a sizable discount on one of our favorite multi-effects units
Forget Amazon's Big Deal Days sale, Guitar Center's Guitar-A-Thon is primed and ready with up to $430 off select D'Angelicos and up to $300 off Martin
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
Acoustic guitars FAQ: from understanding tonewoods to the different sizes available, get to know your acoustic with these common questions answered
From shape to tone, classical to steel-strung, we answer some of the most commonly asked questions surrounding the wonderful world of acoustic guitars
Boss discontinued the Katana:GO mere months after launching it – these are 4 headphone amps you should try instead
With the Boss Katana:GO unexpectedly retiring early, these are the headphone amp alternatives from Fender, Vox, Boss and Positive Grid you should try instead
Best overdrive pedals 2025: 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 2025: 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 2025: 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
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 Precision Bass 2025: 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
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
