Latest articles by Daryl Robertson
Guitar World deals of the week: save $250 on a Gretsch semi-hollow guitar, bag a budget busting EQD delay pedal, plus all the best deals on guitar gear over the Easter weekend
Get the low down on the biggest savings and best guitar deals from all corners of the web
“It combines unique aesthetics with modern playability and impressive tone, creating a Firebird unlike any I’ve had the pleasure of playing before”: Gibson Firebird Platypus review
Gibson resurrects a curiosity from its past, allowing the Firebird to take flight once again
Best practice amps 2025: hone your chops at home
My tried & tested pick of the best guitar practice amps to get your playing up to speed without any noise complaints
Guitar Center’s massive Guitar-A-Thon sale has landed, and there's $600 off one of my favorite Gibson Les Paul finishes and a host of exclusive models from Epiphone, Taylor, and more
Guitar Center is slashing up to 25% off guitar gear from now until April 30, and these are the 10 deals I recommend
“This is a powerhouse of a stompbox that manages to keep things simple while offering endless inspiration”: Strymon EC-1 Single Head dTape Echo pedal review
Strymon brings its beloved dTape technology to a smaller format stomp creating one of its most inspiring delays to date
Best pitch shifter pedals 2025: an essential tool for channeling Tom Morello, Steve Vai and Joe Satriani
For face-melting solos and keeping your audience on their toes, pitch shifters are a surefire way to inject something different into your tone
Best offset guitars 2025: slanted-waist wonders from Fender, G&L, Duesenberg, Epiphone and more
We dive into the wondrous world of offset guitars – from surf-rockers to shoegaze noise machines – to bring you the top picks on the market today
Best desktop guitar amps 2025: my top desktop amps for portable practice
Improve your guitar playing with my pick of the most powerful yet portable practice solutions
Best acoustic guitars 2025: 10 top options for guitarists of all ages and abilities
Guitar World’s pick of the best acoustic guitars from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Taylor, Epiphone and more
"This guitar is a joy to play": Fender Player II Jazzmaster review
Fender's most popular range gets its long-awaited sequel – but is it worth upgrading?
Best Gibson Les Paul 2025: The greatest Gibson singlecuts for every budget and style
We break down the latest offerings from Gibson to help you pick the right Les Paul for you
Best acoustic guitars for beginners 2025: top picks for new players, reviewed and demoed by experts
We've played epic affordable six-strings from Epiphone, Taylor, Fender, Yamaha and more – read on for our best beginner acoustic guitar recommendations and watch our video demos
Best punk guitars 2025: straight-shooting, no-nonsense guitars for punk
From Gibson to Eastwood, Fender to Music Man, here’s our expert pick of guitars to help you cause some anarchy at your next DIY show
Guitar Center's official Presidents' Day sale is here – score $500 off a Gibson Les Paul, $150 off a striking Gretsch Jet, and so much more
Grab hearty discounts on quality guitars from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Epiphone, Squier and more
I don't think you're going to find much better than $180 off a gig-ready Fender Player II Strat this Presidents' Day
This Blue Burst Fender HSS Player Strat is only $699 right now at Guitar Center
Get first dibs on Fender’s Presidents' Day savings with big discounts on American-made guitars – including $200 off select American Professional II models and more
With discounts on everything from the American Professional II, Player Plus, American Ultra Luxe, and American Performer, now is the time to bag your dream Fender for a lot less
Best budget multi-effects pedals 2025: access a world of effects at a reasonable price
More is more with these budget do-it-all bargains from Zoom, Line 6, Mooer and NUX
"Gibson is currently producing some of the finest guitars in its history": Gibson Les Paul Studio Session review
Flame top, neck binding, and classic mother-of-pearl logo – when does a Studio stop being a Studio?
Best cheap guitar pedals 2025: killer budget stompboxes you need to try
Stock up on new sounds for less with these incredibly cheap guitar pedals from Boss, NUX, TC Electronic and more
"The legendary amp maker is taking aim at other Marshall-in-a-box pedals with a new lineup that is diverse, well-made, and very well-thought-out": Marshall 1959, JCM800, JCM900, DSL, and JVM overdrive pedal review
Marshall is going for gold with this new line of pedals – but do they live up to the iconic amps they are inspired by?
Best beginner guitar amps 2025: top guitar amplifiers for beginners
Looking for one of the best guitar amps for beginners? We’ve rounded up our favorites for players of any style from brands including Blackstar, Orange, Boss, and more
Best looper pedals 2025: go it alone with the greatest loop pedals for practice, live performance and jamming
Whether you're writing songs or woodshedding solos, using a loop pedal will make you a better guitarist – these are the best looper pedals from Boss, TC Electronic, Line 6 and more
"Aggressive, heavy, and with enough gain to sink a battleship, this model is designed for high-intensity riffing": Walrus Audio Mako Series MKII ACS1 review
Walrus might have hit a new gold standard with this gilded amp modeler
