Latest articles by Daryl Robertson
Sweetwater’s Prime Day-beating demo gear sale just put your dream guitar in reach
Every instrument has been inspected in house, is fully working and comes with a 2-year guarantee – includes Gibson, Fender, Martin and Gretsch
Which Positive Grid Spark amp is right for you?
From the Spark 40 to the pint-sized Spark Mini and portable Spark GO, we’ve tested all three, here's which one to buy
Fender Jazz Bass vs Fender Precision Bass: what’s the difference?
We break down the main points of difference between these two low-end legends
What is reamping? Here's everything you need to know
Want to know how the professionals get their epic guitar tones? Pay attention as we walk you through the concept of reamping your guitar, and whether it's something you should consider
Best offset guitars 2025: enter the weird world of wonky guitars from Fender, Epiphone, G&L, Duesenberg and more
From surf icons to alt-rock heroes, here is our top pick of the best offset guitars on the market right now
Best Gibson SGs 2025: Our budget-spanning picks of Gibson’s famous Solid Guitar
From retro reissues to contemporary shredders, here are the best Gibson SGs on the market right now
Best guitar amps under $1,000 in 2025: 9 top combo amps and heads
Looking for the best-sounding guitar amps under a grand? We’ve got you covered…
Sweetwater’s Memorial Day sale is the place for pedal lovers with sizable discounts on Line 6, Eventide, Walrus Audio, Pigtronix and more
You can even bag tasty savings on essential accessories such as strings, capos, straps, and stands
Best guitar brands 2025: Whether you’re an acoustic or electric player, these are the guitar companies you need on your radar
From Fender to Gibson, Taylor to Martin, here are 17 guitar brands you should know about
Best Jazz Bass 2025: recommended J-Bass guitars to suit all levels, budgets and tastes
There’s a jazz bass for everyone. Here's our expert pick of iconic offsets from Fender and beyond
Ed Sheeran makes Lowden signature guitars available in the US through Amazon
Sheeran by Lowden Guitars is now available on Amazon with a full complement of models on offer
Best Electro-Harmonix pedals 2025: We break down the very best EHX pedals available in all effects categories
From the Big Muff to the Memory Man, Electric Mistress, Soul Food and more, here are the greatest pedals being made by EHX right now
Guitar Center just dropped exclusive new finish options for popular Fender, Gibson, Taylor and Schecter models
From the Gibson Les Paul Classic to the Fender Player Series, Guitar Center has just unveiled some tasty exclusive models you need to see
Best Gibson guitars 2025: Our pick of the guitars that embody Gibson’s quality, prestige and innovation
From the Gibson SG to the gorgeous Les Paul, ES-335, Firebird and Explorer, here's the best of the best from this American institution
Strum into spring with 20% off select Fender acoustic guitars
Make sure your spring is as sunny as the Golden State with 20% off California Series and Classic Design acoustic guitars
Martin vs Taylor: What's the difference between these two iconic acoustic brands?
We take a deep dive into two titans of the acoustic world to find out which is the most suitable for you
Best guitar amps for recording 2025: five home studio companions that will help you achieve tonal greatness
Our pick of the greatest home studio amps from Boss, Kemper, Hughes & Kettner, Blackstar and Positive Grid
5 reasons you're wrong about chorus pedals
Despite its sins in the '80s, we believe the chorus pedal deserves a second chance – here's five reasons why
Ubisoft Rocksmith+ review
Is this reimagined Rocksmith an enjoyable guitar-based game or a potent learning platform? Let's find out
Vox AC30 vs Vox AC15: which of these diamond-clad icons should you choose?
You know you want the legendary tone of Vox, but should you splash out on the AC30 or opt for the smaller AC15? Let's find out
Jazzmaster vs Jaguar: what's the difference between these iconic Fender offsets?
Fender's Jazzmaster and Jaguar have transcended genres, but which is the right guitar for you? Time to unpick the history, players and tones
Best tape echo pedals 2025: Nail the warm and wavy sound of tape delay, regardless of your budget
From slap to echo, here are our picks of tape delays from Catalinbread, Boss, Strymon, Dunlop, T-Rex, Keeley and more
How to watch the Grammys 2023 live tonight: Ozzy Osbourne, Turnstile, Red Hot Chili Peppers and more set to go head to head
With the likes of Ghost, Megadeth, Muse, Ozzy Osbourne and Turnstile nominated, who will take home the gold at this evening's star-spangled ceremony?
