
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

Best Jackson guitars: Our pick of high-performance Jackson guitars for all budgets
By Daryl Robertson published
From the King V to the Dinky, Soloist, Rhoads, Kelly and more, here are the greatest guitars from the current Jackson catalog

Fender proves it's the season of giving - score an extra $75 when you buy a $500 gift card this Christmas
By Daryl Robertson published
As well as topping up your gift card to the sum of $75, there are also deals to be had on the Squier Paranormal and Sonic series, Player guitars and more

Gift great guitar tone this Christmas with a chunky $65 off the Positive Grid Spark amp - plus a free bag worth $60
By Daryl Robertson published
Land a hearty discount on one of the most popular practice amps ever this holiday season – and nab a free bag, too!

Fender California Series King Vintage review – This guitar is sure to cut through the noise of a busy open-mic night, and there’s an abundance of character in the tone
By Daryl Robertson published
Fender’s regal dreadnought is a love letter to the company’s past, and might just be the big-voiced acoustic you need in your life

Nevermind Teen Spirit, this smells like a great deal to us - save an impressive $270 off the Kurt Cobain Jag-Stang at Fender
By Daryl Robertson published
Here's some priceless advice, this is a guitar-shaped box that won't leave you forever in debt - score 20% off right now at Fender

This mega 50% off Fender Play deal is ideal for beginner guitar players
By Daryl Robertson published
Teach yourself guitar, bass or ukulele with a years subscription to Fender's much-loved guitar lesson platform

Don’t buy a new guitar this Black Friday – give your existing one a tonal upgrade with 25% off all DiMarzio pickups
By Daryl Robertson published
Humbuckers, single-coils, straps, switches, pots, guitar cables, patch cables, you name it – Sweetwater's DiMarzio sale has it

Get your child started on the path to rock stardom with up to 17% off Loog guitars at Amazon this Black Friday – and it even includes a genuine Fender!
By Daryl Robertson published
With sizable discounts across the range, now is the perfect time to pick up that all-important Christmas present for your little one

Fender’s red-hot Black Friday sale has up to 50% off dozens of guitars - we've hand-picked 10 outrageous deals you'll love
By Daryl Robertson published
There's massive savings to be had on everything from Aerodyne to Player, Classic Vibe to Vintera and so much more this Black Friday

Save on Harley Benton guitars and more in Thomann's massive up to 60% off Cyberweek sale
By Daryl Robertson published
With savings to be had on everything from Gibson to Epiphone, ESP to Harley Benton, now is the best time to grab a guitar-related bargain

Fender just stealth-dropped some early Black Friday deals, including 25% off Aerodyne, 20% off Vintera and $100 off the Player Plus
By Daryl Robertson published
Fender kicks off the Black Friday session with a truly diverse sale that includes models from the Aerodyne, Vintera and Players Series – as well as clothing

Gibson Les Paul Standard ’50s Plain Top Inverness Green review – a bold new Custom Color for the landmark single-cut
By Daryl Robertson published
Gibson’s poster child gets a bonnie upgrade with the Custom Color Series. Inverness Green? It's an Inver-yes from us

Musician's Friend has slashed up to 40% off big-name brands in this Black Friday-worthy sale – here's what we'd buy
By Daryl Robertson published
Save big this Fall with hearty discounts on popular models from Fender, PRS, Jackson, Epiphone and more

First look: Positive Grid Spark CAB review
By Daryl Robertson published
The practice amp gurus are ready to make the jump from the home to the stage with this powerful and must-have extra for Spark users

I review guitar gear for a living – these are the 6 bargains I'm considering in Amazon's October Prime event
By Daryl Robertson published
I've scoured the entire Amazon site and beyond to find the best guitar-related deals right now

Musician's Friend proves the best deals aren't on Amazon with up to 40% off big-name brands in their 40th Anniversary Sale
By Daryl Robertson published
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the music retail giant is offering up to 40% off a massive range of guitars, pedals, amps and more

We thought Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale was a dud until they slashed the price of these Boss and Roland favorites – and yes it includes the Katana!
By Daryl Robertson published
Save big on everything from the Katana to Boss compact pedals, synths and electronic drum kits

Squier Paranormal Custom Nashville Stratocaster review: Fender combines the Strat and Tele for an intriguing hybrid
By Daryl Robertson published
Two sonic worlds collide to create a solid-gold winner – even if it is a Strat as you’ve never seen it before

Gibson SG vs Gibson Les Paul: what's the difference between these Gibson heavyweights?
By Daryl Robertson published
Not sure which iconic Gibson model is for you? Allow us to unpack the history, players and tones of the legendary Les Paul and SG to help you decide once and for all

Thomann's epic Harley Benton sale is back - score 25% off 25 guitars, basses and amps for 25 days
By Daryl Robertson published
From incredible value electrics to solid-topped acoustics and thunderous basses there's something for everyone in this epic sale

Fender Limited Edition Tom DeLonge Stratocaster review – nails all the small things
By Daryl Robertson published
Say it ain't so: the Blink-182 guitarist's stripped-back Strat has returned after 20 years away, and remains an addictive single-pickup rock machine

10 live mistakes every guitarist makes
By Daryl Robertson published
Playing live can be stressful but avoiding these mistakes will ensure your show goes off without a hitch

Guitar Center is raising hell and reducing prices on big-name brands in their demonic Metal Mayhem Sale
By Daryl Robertson published
With as much as $499 slashed off a Strandberg seven-string, $350 off the Kemper Profiler and up to $150 off select Jackson models, this sale is a metalhead's dream
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