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
Amazon slashes the price of 66 Fender acoustics, electrics and basses – including a huge $452 off the Kurt Cobain Jag-Stang!
By Daryl Robertson published
Ahead of Black Friday, Amazon is seriously cutting the price of Fender gear, including Player, Vintera, Classic Vibe, signature models and more
Never mind Black Friday – here's our pick of the greatest guitar sales happening right now
By Daryl Robertson published
From Sweetwater to Guitar Center, Positive Grid, Musician's Friend, Amazon, Fender and more – this is where you'll find an epic early Black Friday deal
Sweetwater’s Black Friday sale has landed 3 weeks early – $449.99 off Egnater Tweaker amps, $500 off the Schecter Corsair and more
By Daryl Robertson published
Sweetwater has slashed hundreds off the price of big-name brands in their early Black Friday sale
I worked in music retail for years – here are 6 ways to ensure you save money on your next guitar
By Daryl Robertson last updated
We've got the insider knowledge that means you'll bag your next guitar at an unbeatable price
Les Paul Standard vs Les Paul Studio: what's the difference between these celebrated Gibson singlecuts
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Want to know which Les Paul is right for you? We unpick the history, players and tones of the Standard and Studio
Best pedals for classic rock: killer stompboxes to help you recreate the tones of the rock elite
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Our pick of overdrive, modulation, delay and boost pedals for an authentic classic rock tone that is sure to melt faces
Amazon has just slashed the price of Zoom recording equipment including the killer Zoom H5 and ZUM-2 podcast mic pack
By Daryl Robertson published
Amazon’s Prime Day Early Access sale is the place to go for bargain prices on podcasting and recording equipment
A huge range of Squiers just got even more affordable with $50 off at the Fender store
By Daryl Robertson published
From Classic Vibe to Affinity, Bullet to Contemporary, you won't be short of choice in this brilliant Squier sale
Positive Grid celebrates 300K users of the Spark and Spark Mini by slashing prices on amps and software
By Daryl Robertson published
Bag yourself huge savings on the Positive Grid Spark, Spark Mini, Spark Control and Bias software for a very limited time
Epiphone SG Standard review
By Daryl Robertson published
Epiphone’s recreation of this '60s powerhouse is sure to leave you Thunderstruck
Epiphone ES-335 review
By Daryl Robertson last updated
The sleek, sophisticated feel and tone of the legendary ES-335 without the eye-watering price tag
Heading back to school? You’ll be top of the class with 15% off beginner-friendly acoustic guitars and lessons at Guitar Center
By Daryl Robertson published
No need to do the homework, we’ve found the best back-to-school discounts on big-name brand acoustics from Yamaha, Epiphone, Ibanez and more
Right now is your last chance to get $100 off the outstanding Positive Grid Mini and Spark Control
By Daryl Robertson last updated
The much anticipated new smart amp is here, and you can secure yours now, all while saving some cash
Musician's Friend’s 4th of July sale has arrived early with hundreds slashed off Fender, Gretsch, Schecter and more
By Daryl Robertson published
Grab a killer deal on guitars, amps and pedals with up to 40% off at Musician's Friend this Independence Day
Save up to $120 on the Positive Grid Spark, amp bundles and Bias Software this Memorial Day
By Daryl Robertson published
This may technically be a Father’s Day deal, but up to $120 off is too good not to share
Musician’s Friend has dropped their Memorial Day sale early saving you up to 40% off big-name brands
By Daryl Robertson published
Save hundreds on a Player Stratocaster, Martin acoustic, or D'Angelico hollowbody in this epic Memorial Day sale
Guitar Center is currently offering hundreds of dollars off a range of guitars – including the Fender Player Stratocaster
By Daryl Robertson published
Stand out from the crowd with up to 20% off limited edition guitars from Fender, Epiphone, Jackson and Sterling by Music Man
Ibanez Tube Screamer vs Boss Blues Driver: which is better?
By Daryl Robertson published
Two legendary low gain overdrive pedals fight it out to see who comes out on top
Sweetwater has slashed $500 off the rock-ready D'Angelico Deluxe Bedford and Deluxe Brighton models
By Daryl Robertson published
Yes, that's right you can save a whopping $500 off these Sweetwater exclusive D'Angelico guitars
Guitar pedal jargon buster: all the essential guitar effects terms explained
By Daryl Robertson published
We break down some of the confusing language surrounding the world of guitar pedals
Tone chasers rejoice, with up to 60% off AmpliTube Signature Collections from IK Multimedia
By Daryl Robertson published
Turn your laptop into the legendary rigs of Dimebag Darrell, Brian May, Jimi Hendrix, Joe Satriani or Slash, all while saving money!
Best Fender Play deals: find the biggest savings on our favorite online guitar lesson service
By Daryl Robertson published
Take your guitar playing to the next level for less with these Fender Play discounts
Learn guitar from industry giants Joe Bonamassa, Steve Vai and Robben Ford for less with 30% off TrueFire guitar lessons
By Daryl Robertson published
Become the guitarist you’ve always wanted to be with this exclusive 30% TrueFire discount
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