Latest articles by Daryl Robertson
“Playability is where this guitar shines. This Strat is a player”: Fender Mike McCready Stratocaster review
With its Road Worn finish and easy neck, the Pearl Jam guitarist's new signature Strat feels like it's had a few decades under its belt, and is just warming up
Positive Grid Spark LINK wireless system review
Positive Grid is cutting the cord and setting your tone free with the launch of the new Spark LINK wireless system
Positive Grid Spark LIVE review
The Spark family welcomes a new member – but it’s more than just a louder version of the beloved practice amp
“An affordable way to harness a little bit of vintage mojo without breaking the bank”: Fender Vintera II ’70s Jaguar review
A top-seller and player favorite, the Vintera series is back, and this charming Jag more than justifies a second run for the series
New Year, new gear: Score massive discounts in the epic Fender, Sweetwater, Guitar Center, Musician’s Friend and Positive Grid January sales
From crazy deals on everything from Fender and Gibson to ESP, Taylor, Martin, Yamaha, PRS and more, there's never been a better time to save
Short-scale vs long-scale bass: what's the difference?
Get the lowdown on the low-end - we look at the differences between short-scale and long-scale basses
Best Jackson guitars 2025: Our pick of high-performance Jackson guitars for all budgets
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
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
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
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
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
Missed out on a Cyber Weekend deal? You can still save big on a whole host of brilliant guitar gear
This mega 50% off Fender Play deal is ideal for beginner guitar players
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
Save big this Fall with hearty discounts on popular models from Fender, PRS, Jackson, Epiphone and more
Best fuzz pedals 2025: add some filth with this guitar effects essential for your pedalboard
Want to know your Fuzz Face from your Fuzz Factory, or channel Jimi Hendrix? This guide is for you
First look: Positive Grid Spark CAB review
The practice amp gurus are ready to make the jump from the home to the stage with this powerful and must-have extra for Spark users
I review guitar gear for a living – these are the 6 bargains I'm considering in Amazon's October Prime event
I've scoured the entire Amazon site and beyond to find the best guitar-related deals right now
