
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, 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

Fender's 12 days of deals sale is coming to a close - today is your last chance to pick up a bargain!
By Daryl Robertson published
Fender is spreading festive cheer with discounts on everything from electric and acoustic guitars, amps, pedals and clothing

The year's best-selling bass is now on sale – grab the Squier Bass VI for a crazy price this Cyber Monday
By Daryl Robertson published
Get Back to a classic 60s bass tone with the Squier Bass VI for only $374.99 at Sweetwater

Save up to $200 on a stylish, top-performing electric, bass or acoustic guitar with these Cyber Monday-beating Epiphone deals
By Jackson Maxwell published
Save big on a wide range of the company's models – from basses to 'Bursts

The Boss All November Sale is coming to a close – you only have a few days to save big on compact pedals and the Boss Katana!
By Daryl Robertson published
Save big on the Boss Katana practice amps, looper pedals, multi-effects and more at Amazon right now

Unplug in style with these top-tier Cyber Weekend acoustic guitar deals
By Jackson Maxwell last updated
Save up to $800 on top-selling models from Gibson, Fender, Epiphone, Breedlove, Yamaha and more

Looking for a beginner electric guitar? You won't go wrong with these fantastic Cyber Monday deals
By Jackson Maxwell published
Save up to $130 on stellar, easy-playing models from Squier, Epiphone, EVH, Gretsch, Donner and more

Sweetwater's epic Black Friday offering comes to an end today – don't miss up to 80% off big-name guitar gear
By Daryl Robertson published
These enormous Black Friday savings are still available on electric and acoustic guitars, amps, pedals, recording gear, strings and more – but not for long

Looking to learn the guitar this Black Friday? These are today's top offers on guitar lessons
By Daryl Robertson published
With money off Fender Play, Guitar Tricks, ArtistWorks and TrueFire now is the best time to learn the guitar

Fender has one of best Black Friday sales online right now – score up to 30% off the 40th Anniversary models, Classic Vibe and the Acoustasonic Player series
By Daryl Robertson published
As well as guitars, you can also save big on Ukuleles, pedals, beginner packs and Fender-branded clothing

Amazon slashes the price of 66 Fender acoustics, electrics and basses – including a huge $452 off the Kurt Cobain Jag-Stang!
By Daryl Robertson published
Ahead of Black Friday, Amazon is seriously cutting the price of Fender gear, including Player, Vintera, Classic Vibe, signature models and more

Never mind Black Friday – here's our pick of the greatest guitar sales happening right now
By Daryl Robertson published
From Sweetwater to Guitar Center, Positive Grid, Musician's Friend, Amazon, Fender and more – this is where you'll find an epic early Black Friday deal

Sweetwater’s Black Friday sale has landed 3 weeks early – $449.99 off Egnater Tweaker amps, $500 off the Schecter Corsair and more
By Daryl Robertson published
Sweetwater has slashed hundreds off the price of big-name brands in their early Black Friday sale

I worked in music retail for years – here are 6 ways to ensure you save money on your next guitar
By Daryl Robertson last updated
We've got the insider knowledge that means you'll bag your next guitar at an unbeatable price

Les Paul Standard vs Les Paul Studio: what's the difference between these celebrated Gibson singlecuts
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Want to know which Les Paul is right for you? We unpick the history, players and tones of the Standard and Studio

Best pedals for classic rock 2025: killer stompboxes to help you recreate the tones of the rock elite
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Our pick of overdrive, modulation, delay and boost pedals for an authentic classic rock tone that is sure to melt faces

Amazon has just slashed the price of Zoom recording equipment including the killer Zoom H5 and ZUM-2 podcast mic pack
By Daryl Robertson published
Amazon’s Prime Day Early Access sale is the place to go for bargain prices on podcasting and recording equipment

A huge range of Squiers just got even more affordable with $50 off at the Fender store
By Daryl Robertson published
From Classic Vibe to Affinity, Bullet to Contemporary, you won't be short of choice in this brilliant Squier sale

Positive Grid celebrates 300K users of the Spark and Spark Mini by slashing prices on amps and software
By Daryl Robertson published
Bag yourself huge savings on the Positive Grid Spark, Spark Mini, Spark Control and Bias software for a very limited time

Epiphone SG Standard review
By Daryl Robertson published
Epiphone’s recreation of this '60s powerhouse is sure to leave you Thunderstruck

Epiphone ES-335 review
By Daryl Robertson last updated
The sleek, sophisticated feel and tone of the legendary ES-335 without the eye-watering price tag

Heading back to school? You’ll be top of the class with 15% off beginner-friendly acoustic guitars and lessons at Guitar Center
By Daryl Robertson published
No need to do the homework, we’ve found the best back-to-school discounts on big-name brand acoustics from Yamaha, Epiphone, Ibanez and more

Right now is your last chance to get $100 off the outstanding Positive Grid Mini and Spark Control
By Daryl Robertson last updated
The much anticipated new smart amp is here, and you can secure yours now, all while saving some cash

Musician's Friend’s 4th of July sale has arrived early with hundreds slashed off Fender, Gretsch, Schecter and more
By Daryl Robertson published
Grab a killer deal on guitars, amps and pedals with up to 40% off at Musician's Friend this Independence Day
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