Daryl Robertson
Daryl is a Senior Deals Writer at Guitar World, where he creates and maintains our 200+ buyer's guides, finds the best deals on guitar products, and tests the latest gear. His reviews have been featured in prominent publications like Total Guitar, Guitarist, Future Music magazine, and MusicRadar.com.
During his career, he has been lucky enough to talk to many of his musical heroes, having interviewed Slash and members of Sum 41, Foo Fighters, The Offspring, Feeder, Thrice, and more. In a past life, he worked in music retail. For a little under a decade, he advised everyone from absolute beginners to seasoned pros on the right gear for their needs.
Daryl's world doesn't just revolve around guitars either; he also has a passion for live sound. Daryl is a fully qualified sound engineer who holds a first-class Bachelor's degree in Creative Sound Production from the University of Abertay and has plenty of experience working in various venues around Scotland.
Latest articles by Daryl Robertson

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Guitar Center is slashing up to 25% off guitar gear from now until April 30, and these are the 10 deals I recommend

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It's a Surfcaster, Jim, but not as we know it – Jackson has retooled its cult offset as an affordable metal powerhouse. After a 22-year absence, is it worth the wait?

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Gibson resurrects a curiosity from its past, allowing the Firebird to take flight once again

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Strymon brings its beloved dTape technology to a smaller format stomp creating one of its most inspiring delays to date

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For face-melting solos and keeping your audience on their toes, pitch shifters are a surefire way to inject something different into your tone

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We dive into the wondrous world of offset guitars – from surf-rockers to shoegaze noise machines – to bring you the top picks on the market today

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Fender's most popular range gets its long-awaited sequel – but is it worth upgrading?

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From Gibson to Eastwood, Fender to Music Man, here’s our expert pick of guitars to help you cause some anarchy at your next DIY show

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This Blue Burst Fender HSS Player Strat is only $699 right now at Guitar Center

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With discounts on everything from the American Professional II, Player Plus, American Ultra Luxe, and American Performer, now is the time to bag your dream Fender for a lot less

By Alex Lynham Last updated
More is more with these budget do-it-all bargains from Zoom, Line 6, Mooer and NUX

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Flame top, neck binding, and classic mother-of-pearl logo – when does a Studio stop being a Studio?

By Daryl Robertson Published
Marshall is going for gold with this new line of pedals – but do they live up to the iconic amps they are inspired by?

By Daryl Robertson Published
Walrus might have hit a new gold standard with this gilded amp modeler

By Daryl Robertson Published
Positive Grid targets buskers and performers on the move with the ultra-portable Spark Edge

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Learning the guitar today vs 30 years ago is a very different experience. From online lessons and free resources, to clever practice amps, here's why it has never been easier to master the guitar

By Daryl Robertson Published
Here are the important delivery dates you need to know from the biggest names in music retail

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As well as topping up your gift card to the sum of $50, there are also deals to be had on the Player Plus, American Professional II and Vintera II guitars

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Your place for all the Cyber Monday deals on guitar pedals, pedalboards, power supplies, and more

By Chris Barnes Last updated
Here's how to find the best deals on amps, software and accessories before Christmas

By Daryl Robertson Last updated
Your place for all the greatest Black Friday deals on guitar pedals, pedalboards, power supplies and more

By Daryl Robertson Published
Fender's latest series only launched in July, so this is an unprecedented discount – and probably the last Player II deal we'll see this year

By Daryl Robertson Published
This Bigsby-loaded Olive Drab Epiphone is the closest thing you'll get to a Chris Cornell signature - especially at this price!

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With $150 off the beloved Line 6 Helix, is it time for me to ditch the valve amp and go digital?

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Become the proud owner of a brand new, heavily discounted Gibson Les Paul this Cyber Weekend and receive two free pedals worth over $300!
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