
Daryl Robertson
First and foremost, I'm a guitar enthusiast – a fanatic, some might say. I'm a firm believer that most of the world's problems can be solved with a Gibson SG and a catastrophically loud amp. Before writing about guitars for a living as a Senior Deals Writer on Guitar Player, I worked in music retail for 7 years, giving advice on guitars, basses, drums, pianos, and PA systems. I also have a passion for live sound; I'm a fully qualified sound engineer with experience working in various venues in Scotland.
Latest articles by Daryl Robertson

$530 off an Ultra Luxe Tele? I’ve never seen Fender go this big on discounting American-made guitars
By Daryl Robertson published
Fender just went all out on cutting American-made guitar prices, with hundreds slashed off Ultra Luxe, American Pro II, and Acoustasonic

Prime Day guitar deals 2025: The official sale is over, but you can still find deals on guitars, amps, pedals, accessories, and more – here's our top picks
By Chris Barnes last updated
Prime Day 2025 has ended, but there are still deals to be had on guitar-related gear. Grab them while you can

Don't miss out! Amazon has slashed Squier Debut Strats and Teles, starting at only $110 for Prime Day - but the deal is ending tonight
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Fender’s ultra-affordable Strat and Tele – exclusively on Amazon – just got a sweet 19% price chop this Prime Day

When they're gone, they're gone. These dirt-cheap Prime Day pedal deals end today – build a killer budget pedalboard with stomps starting from just $20.79!
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Cheap pedals just got even cheaper with Amazon slashing the prices of Joyo, Mooer, Donner and more this Prime Day

You only have until the end of the day to save big on Boss gear at Amazon this Prime Day – plus 4 famous guitarists who would advise you to snap up the Boss DS-1 distortion pedal right away
By Daryl Robertson last updated
As well as a discounted DS-1W, you can also save big on the Katana Artist-Head and Katana 210 Bass this Prime Day

Swore you'll never shop guitar gear on Amazon? With hundreds of dollars slashed off Fender, Gretsch, and Epiphone in Guitar Center's anti-Prime Day sale, you don't need to
By Daryl Robertson published
With up to 25% off everything from Strats and Teles to Les Pauls and Jazzmasters, there is something for every player in Guitar Center's Endless Electrics sale

I've covered every major guitar sale this year, and Sweetwater’s 4th of July event just blew them all out of the water with $800 off a Gibson, $900 off a Martin, and $1,200 off a crazy synth guitar
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Score up to 60% off big-name brands in Sweetwater's colossal Independence Day sale

Musician's Friend just dropped a seriously stacked 4th of July sale with a whopping $850 off Music Man, $400 off D'Angelico, and $150 off Epiphone
By Daryl Robertson published
Start your Independence Day weekend with a bang and save big on models from Fender, Music Man, D'Angelico, Epiphone, and so much more

Best distortion pedals 2025: Dirty up your tone with my top choices
By Alex Lynham last updated
It's time to get heavy with my top-rated distortion pedals for metal, rock, bass, and more

Coheed and Cambria's Claudio Sanchez walks us through his wicked new guitar company and his first-ever signature model
By Daryl Robertson published
From the latest album to his approach to songwriting and why he decided to stop waiting on Gibson and create his own signature model — Claudio tells us all

Best PRS Guitars 2025: PRS models for every playing style
By Daryl Robertson last updated
From the iconic Custom 24 and top-of-the-range signature guitars to budget-friendly SE models

Guitar Center just launched their Memorial Day sale with serious savings for guitarists - get $419 off the wildest Gibson Les Paul I've ever seen
By Daryl Robertson published
Don’t miss out on this incredible range of deals from Fender, Martin, Gibson, Line 6, Gretsch and more

Best electric guitars 2025: top quality electrics for all budgets
By Daryl Robertson last updated
My pick of the finest electric guitars at every price point from the likes of Gibson, Fender, PRS, Reverend, Music Man, Jackson, and more

Best acoustic guitars 2025: My pick of the very best beginner, intermediate, and top-end acoustics
By Matt McCracken last updated
From high-quality entry-level models to top-of-the-range collector’s pieces, I look at the best acoustic guitars available today

Best wireless guitar systems 2025: unshackle yourself from cables, it’s time to go wireless
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Unlock the freedom of the stage with our pick of the best wireless guitar systems from Boss, Line 6, AKG, Behringer, Sennheiser, NUX, and more

Best bass amps 2025: low-end tone machines
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Our pick of the best bass amp combos and heads from the likes of Fender, Blackstar, Orange, Darkglass and more

Best guitar slides 2025: my picks to unlock classic slide tone
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Achieve the ultimate slide sound with the best slides for guitar on the market from Dunlop, Fender, MojoTone, Rock Slide and Shubb

Best electric guitars under $1,000 in 2025: My guitar picks that span all skill levels, budgets and genres
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
Sticking to a budget of a grand? Here are my top picks of the best electrics from Fender, PRS, Epiphone and more

Guitar Center's Guitar-A-Thon is back, and it includes a colossal $600 off a Gibson Les Paul, $180 off a Fender Strat, and a slew of new exclusive models
By Daryl Robertson published
Grab yourself some huge savings on all your favorite guitar brands with Fender, Gibson, Epiphone, and loads more

A gigantic $360 off Positive Grid's celebrated BIAS amp sim software may have just put the nail in the coffin of my beloved valve combo
By Daryl Robertson published
Positive Grid's Guitar Month Sale sees discounts applied to everything from the acclaimed Bias software to a Steve Vai signature Spark Mini and more

Best guitar amps 2025: Tube-driven triumphs and peerless pedal platforms for home, studio, and stage
By Daryl Robertson last updated
From solid-state practice amps to all-tube stage amps, here’s our pick of the best amplifiers on the market – featuring Boss, Blackstar, Orange, and more

Best Semi-Hollow Guitars 2025: The Top Choices From Gibson, PRS, Fender, Eastman and More
By Rob Laing last updated
We give our expert opinion on the top semi-hollow body guitars available today

Fender proves it's the season of giving - score an extra $50 when you buy a $350+ gift card this Christmas
By Daryl Robertson published
Top up your gift card to $400, and save on popular models such as Player Plus, American Professional II and Vintera II
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