Latest articles by Daryl Robertson
Guitar Center's Memorial Day sale has landed with up to 35% off a host of guitar gear – including $200 off the P90-loaded Gibson Les Paul Standard
Update or upgrade your setup for less on Memorial Day, thanks to Guitar Center's mega sale
Best Memorial Day guitar sales 2025: today's most epic deals on acoustic and electric guitars, amps, effects and more
Explore all the best Memorial Day guitar savings in one place – massive savings from Guitar Center, Musician's Friend, Sweetwater, Positive Grid and others
"My first guitar was a beat-up flamenco-style acoustic that my grandmother had in her closet": Slash, Jimmy Page and more remember the guitars that set them on the path to six-string immortality
We dive into some of our classic interviews to rediscover the stories of how famous players got started - featuring Slash, Jimmy Page, Stone Gossard, Albert Lee and more
"It sounds more alive with sweetened highs, richer harmonics in the mid-range, and a tighter, more defined low-end": Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 review
Boss cuts through the noise with its revamped practice amp
“The ultimate affordable semi-hollow”: Gretsch G2604T Streamliner Rally II Center Block review
Take the Rally II for a spin and you’ll find it’s a surprisingly speedy ride
Best phaser pedals 2025: our guide to this versatile modulation guitar effect
Looking to create that swirling sound effect? These are the best phaser pedals to try from MXR, Electro-Harmonix, Walrus Audio and more
Dave Grohl's guitars: meet the six-strings behind the Foo Fighters, plus get DG's tone on a budget
Want to know what guitars Dave Grohl plays? We unveil the nicest man in rock's guitar arsenal
Boss Katana:Go vs Fender Mustang Micro: which headphone amp is right for you?
Two of the world's most popular headphone amps go head to head to see who comes out on top
Vox amPlug3 High Gain review
Turn up the gain while keeping down the volume with Vox's ultimate high-gain practice solution
Score a FREE Fender pedal when you buy two at full price with this insane Hammertone offer
Fender has gone hammertime for Hammertone discounts with this insane 3 for 2 offer – overdrive, distortion, delay and flanger pedals up for grabs
Best short-scale basses 2025: the ultimate guide to the greatest pint-sized bass guitars at all price points
From Fender to Gibson, Gretsch to Spector, here are our top picks for the best short-scale basses on the market right now
Guitar Center unveils exclusive Saturday Night Special Fender Player Stratocaster, Telecaster and P-Bass
Featuring a striking Daytona Blue finish and Seymour Duncan Saturday Night Special pickups these limited edition Players sound as good as they look
A parent's guide to buying a guitar for your child
Give your child the best possible start with our top tips for buying a beginner guitar – plus our guitar recommendations
5 Fender innovations that changed the world of guitar
From the first commercially produced solidbody guitar to the invention of the electric bass, the landscape of guitar would look very different without Fender’s monumental influence
“The sleeker design and stellar tones still make this one of the greatest headphone amps on the market”: Vox amPlug 3 AC30 review
Vox gives their famous headphone amps a facelift – but how do they stand up to the competition?
“Don’t let its modest price tag fool you – this charming guitar offers a smorgasbord of contemporary features and tones”: Shergold Provocateur Standard SP12 review
This affordable UK electric is sure to provoke a positive reaction
I have 11 Gibson guitars in my collection and with a massive $600 off the Les Paul Traditional Pro V this Presidents' Day I want to add another
The Musician's Friend Presidents' Day sale has just dropped, and it includes this mammoth Gibson offer that will make the heart of any Les Paul fan race
Presidents' Day is officially here and Guitar Center is the best place to go for a blues-based bargain – score a mind-blowing $750 off a Hagstrom hollowbody
Grab hearty discounts on quality guitars from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Epiphone, Squier and more
Fender is rising up to the challenge of their rivals with this stunning Tiger’s Eye finish exclusive to Guitar Center
Fender has just unveiled a wild new finish that’s available on the American Ultra Telecaster, Stratocaster and Precision Bass
Best classical guitars 2025: nylon-string guitars for every budget
From classical, flamenco and crossover, to acoustic-electric models and beyond, these are the best nylon-string guitars around right now
18 essential gadgets that will dramatically improve your guitar practice routine
From must-have tuners to state-of-the-art desktop amps, these are the guitar gadgets that will allow you to get more out of your practice sessions
“Just the ticket for those aspiring to recreate the monstrous riffs from across Thayil’s remarkable discography”: Guild Polara Kim Thayil review
It took three decades, but the wait is finally over, the Soundgarden icon has got his name on a Polara. Was it worth it? You bet
“We are greeted with a guitar that looks like it arrived here in a DeLorean”: Fender Vintera II '70s Competition Mustang review
Fender rolls back the clock for a vintage-inspired take on the classic budget short-scale, which remains tonal nirvana for a certain breed of guitarists
