Chris Barnes

Chris Barnes

I'm Guitar World's eCommerce Editor. In addition to testing the latest music gear, it's my job to manage the 200+ buyer's guides on the site and help guitarists find the right gear and the best prices for them. I've been a guitar player for 30 years and a drummer for almost 20. I've worked in the music gear industry for 20 years, including 7 years as Editor of the UK's best-selling drum magazine Rhythm, and 5 years as a freelance music writer, during which time I worked with the world's biggest instrument brands including Boss, Laney and Roland.

Latest articles by Chris Barnes

Sweetwater just launched its Cyber Week sale and savings are now up to a crazy 80% on guitar gear

Sweetwater just launched its Cyber Week sale and savings are now up to a crazy 80% on guitar gear

By Chris Barnes published

Sweetwater's Cyber Monday savings on guitars, amps, pedals and accessories just got even bigger

Guitar Gear
G&L Tribute ASAT Classic Bluesboy

Save 25% on G&L's Limited Edition Tribute ASAT Classic Bluesboy with this tasty deal

By Chris Barnes published

This stunning Turquoise Mist electric guitar is on sale at Musician's Friend and selling fast at just $337

Electric Guitars
Buy a Taylor acoustic guitar and get another for just $99 at Musician’s Friend

Buy a Taylor acoustic guitar and get another for just $99 at Musician’s Friend

By Chris Barnes published

Bag a Baby Taylor, Taylor GS Mini or Academy Series guitar for $99 with this deal – ideal for beginner guitarists or home practice

Acoustic Guitars
TIDAL's HiFi service is $4 per month for the next 4 months – pay less for lossless streaming

TIDAL's HiFi service is $4 per month for the next 4 months – pay less for lossless streaming

By Chris Barnes published

Stream your favorite guitarists and bands in super high quality

Plugins & Apps
Save up to $300 off a new Jackson, plus big discounts on Epiphone, Ernie Ball, Line 6 and Boss gear at Sweetwater

Save up to $300 off a new Jackson, plus big discounts on Epiphone, Ernie Ball, Line 6 and Boss gear at Sweetwater

By Chris Barnes published

Get money off everything from acoustic and electric guitars, to strings, pedals and amps

Guitar Gear
Try TIDAL free for 30 days – stream your favorite guitarists for nothing

Try TIDAL free for 30 days – stream your favorite guitarists for nothing

By Chris Barnes published

Plus, save up to $50 on TIDAL's annual plans

Plugins & Apps
Get your hands on a D'Angelico 12-String acoustic-electric for less than $300 right now at Guitar Center

Get your hands on a D'Angelico 12-String acoustic-electric for less than $300 right now at Guitar Center

By Chris Barnes published

Save $200 off the stunning D'Angelico Premier CS Series Fulton Grand Auditorium

Acoustic-electric Guitars
Save 15% on effects from Keeley, Wampler, JHS, Diezel, Bognor, Friedman, J. Rockett and more

Save 15% on effects from Keeley, Wampler, JHS, Diezel, Bognor, Friedman, J. Rockett and more

By Chris Barnes published

Score big FX discounts with these Black Friday guitar pedal deals

Effects & Pedals
Purchase an Amazon Echo speaker right now and you’ll get 4 months of Amazon Music Unlimited absolutely free

Purchase an Amazon Echo speaker right now and you’ll get 4 months of Amazon Music Unlimited absolutely free

By Chris Barnes published

Pick up a new smart speaker today and enjoy access to 50 million songs for free with this early Black Friday deal

Studio & Recording Equipment
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