Daryl Robertson
Daryl is a Senior Deals Writer at Guitar World, where he creates and maintains our 200+ buyer's guides, finds the best deals on guitar products, and tests the latest gear. His reviews have been featured in prominent publications like Total Guitar, Future Music magazine, and MusicRadar.com.
During his career, he has been lucky enough to talk to many of his musical heroes, having interviewed Slash and members of Sum 41, Foo Fighters, The Offspring, Feeder, Thrice, and more. In a past life, he worked in music retail. For a little under a decade, he advised everyone from absolute beginners to seasoned pros on the right gear for their needs.
Daryl's world doesn't just revolve around guitars either; he also has a passion for live sound. Daryl is a fully qualified sound engineer who holds a first-class Bachelor's degree in Creative Sound Production from the University of Abertay and has plenty of experience working in various venues around Scotland.
Latest articles by Daryl Robertson
Short-scale vs long-scale bass: what's the difference?
By Richard Blenkinsop published
Get the lowdown on the low-end - we look at the differences between short-scale and long-scale basses
Best Jackson guitars 2024: Our pick of high-performance Jackson guitars for all budgets
By Daryl Robertson published
From the King V to the Dinky, Soloist, Rhoads, Kelly and more, here are the greatest guitars from the current Jackson catalog
Fender proves it's the season of giving - score an extra $75 when you buy a $500 gift card this Christmas
By Daryl Robertson published
As well as topping up your gift card to the sum of $75, there are also deals to be had on the Squier Paranormal and Sonic series, Player guitars and more
Gift great guitar tone this Christmas with a chunky $65 off the Positive Grid Spark amp - plus a free bag worth $60
By Daryl Robertson published
Land a hearty discount on one of the most popular practice amps ever this holiday season – and nab a free bag, too!
Fender California Series King Vintage review – This guitar is sure to cut through the noise of a busy open-mic night, and there’s an abundance of character in the tone
By Daryl Robertson published
Fender’s regal dreadnought is a love letter to the company’s past, and might just be the big-voiced acoustic you need in your life
Nevermind Teen Spirit, this smells like a great deal to us - save an impressive $270 off the Kurt Cobain Jag-Stang at Fender
By Daryl Robertson published
Here's some priceless advice, this is a guitar-shaped box that won't leave you forever in debt - score 20% off right now at Fender
These 38 epic Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are still live - including electric guitars, acoustics, pedals, amps and software
By Daryl Robertson published
Missed out on a Cyber Weekend deal? You can still save big on a whole host of brilliant guitar gear
Cyber Monday Fender deals 2023: you can still get up to 50% off guitars, pedals, and amps
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Cyber Monday is officially over but there is still time to grab a great saving on Fender gear
Guitar Center Cyber Monday deals 2023: for a limited time you can still get up to 40% off guitar gear
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Cyber Monday is done but you can still bag some big savings on guitar gear until November 29
Cyber Monday guitar pedal deals 2023: Our expert pick of Cyber Monday stompbox offers that are still live
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Your place for all the greatest Cyber Monday deals on guitar pedals, pedalboards, power supplies and more
Cyber Monday Positive Grid deals 2023: Cyber Week deals are live with saving on the Spark Go and Mini, plus 50% off BIAS software
By Chris Barnes last updated
Positive Grid's official Cyber Week sale has landed! Here's how to find the best savings on amps, software and accessories
Musician's Friend Cyber Monday deals 2023: The mega Musician's Friend sale is still live with up to 50% off
By Daryl Robertson last updated
The deals you need to check out in the Musician's Friend Cyber Week sale
Sweetwater Cyber Monday deals 2023: Sweetwater's sale is still live – bag up to 80% off
By Chris Barnes last updated
We've compiled some of the sweetest Sweetwater Cyber Week deals on guitars, amps, pedals, recording gear and more
Cyber Monday guitar deals 2023: Our expert pick of today's sales and savings that are still live
By Chris Barnes last updated
All the best Cyber Monday guitar bargains you can still buy right now – save big on guitars, amps, effects and accessories
This mega 50% off Fender Play deal is ideal for beginner guitar players
By Daryl Robertson published
Teach yourself guitar, bass or ukulele with a years subscription to Fender's much-loved guitar lesson platform
Don’t buy a new guitar this Black Friday – give your existing one a tonal upgrade with 25% off all DiMarzio pickups
By Daryl Robertson published
Humbuckers, single-coils, straps, switches, pots, guitar cables, patch cables, you name it – Sweetwater's DiMarzio sale has it
Get your child started on the path to rock stardom with up to 17% off Loog guitars at Amazon this Black Friday – and it even includes a genuine Fender!
By Daryl Robertson published
With sizable discounts across the range, now is the perfect time to pick up that all-important Christmas present for your little one
Fender’s red-hot Black Friday sale has up to 50% off dozens of guitars - we've hand-picked 10 outrageous deals you'll love
By Daryl Robertson published
There's massive savings to be had on everything from Aerodyne to Player, Classic Vibe to Vintera and so much more this Black Friday
Save on Harley Benton guitars and more in Thomann's massive up to 60% off Cyberweek sale
By Daryl Robertson published
With savings to be had on everything from Gibson to Epiphone, ESP to Harley Benton, now is the best time to grab a guitar-related bargain
Fender just stealth-dropped some early Black Friday deals, including 25% off Aerodyne, 20% off Vintera and $100 off the Player Plus
By Daryl Robertson published
Fender kicks off the Black Friday session with a truly diverse sale that includes models from the Aerodyne, Vintera and Players Series – as well as clothing
Gibson Les Paul Standard ’50s Plain Top Inverness Green review – a bold new Custom Color for the landmark single-cut
By Daryl Robertson published
Gibson’s poster child gets a bonnie upgrade with the Custom Color Series. Inverness Green? It's an Inver-yes from us
Musician's Friend has slashed up to 40% off big-name brands in this Black Friday-worthy sale – here's what we'd buy
By Daryl Robertson published
Save big this Fall with hearty discounts on popular models from Fender, PRS, Jackson, Epiphone and more
Best fuzz pedals 2024: add some filth with this guitar effects essential for your pedalboard
By Alex Lynham last updated
Want to know your Fuzz Face from your Fuzz Factory, or channel Jimi Hendrix? This guide is for you
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