James Farmer
James is a freelance writer and former Junior Deals Writer at Guitar World. Before writing, James worked as a guitar salesman at a local music store, so he knows a thing or two about matching people with their perfect instruments. James also has experience working in other areas of the music trade, having briefly worked for online music distributor, RouteNote. James is a guitarist, bassist and drummer and has also toured the UK and Europe with his old band Hypophora.
Latest articles by James Farmer
PRS SE Silver Sky vs Fender Player Stratocaster: which is better?
By James Farmer published
The new kid on the block vs the one that started it all
Buy one plugin, get one free with this killer Valentine's Day plugin deal from Waves
By James Farmer published
Grab any of Waves’ epic guitar plugins, and you’ll get your choice of 100 plugins absolutely free of charge
Donner pedals are 20% off throughout January! Treat your 'board to a budget pedal overhaul
By James Farmer published
Save up to $25 on loopers, distortion pedals, chorus, reverb, delay and more with this epic effects pedal deal
Save big on Tidal's HiFi and HiFi Plus services, and get 90 days of lossless streaming from as little as $1
By Chris Barnes, James Farmer published
Bask in the glory of high-fidelity audio for the next three months with these epic Tidal HiFi and HiFi Plus deals
Save up to $150 on a range of next-level guitar lessons in TrueFire’s biggest sale of the year
By James Farmer published
An epic selection of song lessons, new releases, and lesson packages have all seen huge price drops - and there’s an All Access offer too
TC Electronic PolyTune 3 Mini review
By James Farmer published
The world’s first mini polyphonic tuner gets a spec-heavy upgrade
Ditto+ looper, Plethora X5 and more slashed by up to $150 in Sweetwater’s TC Electronic pedal sale
By James Farmer published
Make the most of the Black Friday FX discounts at Sweetwater, and update your pedalboard for less
Arm yourself with one of these stunning Fender Player Stratocasters for only $699
By James Farmer published
Save up to $160 on a range of beautiful Limited Edition Strats until October 27 as part of Guitar Center’s Guitar-A-Thon sale
Positive Grid celebrates 10th anniversary with the return of the Spark Pearl, and big savings off the 5-star Spark amp
By James Farmer published
Light the spark and level up your practice routine courtesy of Positive Grid’s 10th anniversary sale
Squier Bullet Mustang review
By James Farmer published
Is Squier’s entry-level Bullet Mustang the king of beginner-friendly electric guitars?
The Guitar Center Memorial Day sale is here, with up to 40% off killer guitar and bass gear
By James Farmer published
Gear up for the return of live music with massive savings on Fender Telecasters, Martin acoustics, Line 6 effects, Ernie Ball strings and loads more
Play on this April with $130 off a stunning limited-edition HSS Player Stratocaster
By James Farmer published
You’ll pay just $649 for this killer Sonic Blue Strat in the new Guitar Center sale
Get 50% off a year of guitar, bass or ukulele lessons with Fender Play
By James Farmer published
Start 2021 right by honing your chops with help from the folks at Fender - just $44.99 for the whole year
Positive Grid brings the festive spirit with their epic Spark amp and BIAS holiday deals
By James Farmer published
Save 50% on all BIAS software, or grab a Positive Grid Spark amp and get a free bag
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