Latest articles by Daryl Robertson
“Holy sh*t, that's good!”: Foo Fighters’ Chris Shiflett on replacing his amps with the Quad Cortex for his solo tour – plus, the lowdown on the other essentials in his current rig
Amp modelling, why the Les Paul is a great country guitar and what fans can expect from his latest Fender signature model
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Thomann’s massive 70th birthday celebrations include platinum-quality deals on big-name brands - including Squier, Korg, Yamaha, Akai and more
With discounts applied to everything from guitars to amps, studio gear and keyboards there’s something for everyone in Thomann's birthday sale
"The MT-1 Custom is a well-made, highly playable guitar that is ideal for contemporary players seeking a high-performance model on a budget": Soloking MT-1 Custom review
This new budget brand is taking on the big guns with high-end specs and flashy looks – but is it enough to be crowned the new king of the affordable guitar space?
Fender's Ultra range gets a wild makeover - exclusive to Guitar Center, the new Tiger's Eye finish looks to be a roaring success
Available on the Strat, Tele and P-Bass, this limited edition finish won't be around for long, so you'll want to pounce on it while you can
Best gifts for guitar players 2025: Gift ideas for every type of guitarist
Great gift ideas for guitar players everywhere - from electric guitar strings and capos to acoustic guitars and amps
A guitarist's guide to getting more out of your band rehearsals
We take a deep dive into our band rehearsal best practices and the common mistakes you should be avoiding as a guitar player
Creeper keyboardist and vocalist Hannah Greenwood interview: "I'm the kind of person that, If I can't get it the first time, I get really frustrated, but I'm learning to be more patient"
Creeper's Hannah Greenwood gives us the inside scoop on the reality of juggling life in a successful band with a full-time job as well as some solid advice for newbie keyboard players
5 common excuses for not learning the keyboard (and 5 reasons you should)
Stop standing in the way of discovering your musical potential and start learning to play the keyboard today
Start your year right with massive January sale discounts at Fender, Sweetwater, Guitar Center, Musician’s Friend and Positive Grid
From wild deals on everything from electric guitars to keyboards, drum kits, PA Systems and more, there's never been a better time to save
Slash and Mammoth WVH guitarist Frank Sidoris interview: "I think the SG fits in that perfect middle ground"
From essential tools of the trade to the story of how Slash surprised him with his dream guitar, Frank Sidoris pulls back the curtain on what it takes to play with rock royalty
Best overdrive pedals 2025: Find new inspiration with the best drive pedals for guitar
Some of the best examples of a key component of any guitar player’s rig - the overdrive pedal
The best new guitar gear of 2023: our favourite guitars, amps and pedals that we played this year
The year of the amp pedal, Fender's new horizons, Boss being bosses and more effects than we knew what to do with
Fender are feeling festive and giving away an extra $75 when you buy a $500 gift card this Christmas
Fender has come through for the last-minute gifters, offering an extra $75 when you purchase a $500 gift card
Build your dream home pedalboard: take a deep dive into the collection of pedals we feel add up to the ultimate home rig
From reverbs and delay to IR loaders and loopers these are the pedals we are choosing for our perfect home pedalboard
The perfect Christmas gift for guitarists is on sale right now – save $65 on the Positive Grid Spark with free bag
This sizable discount on the killer Spark smart amp is way too good to ignore
Nevermind the other festive guitar deals, the iconic Kurt Cobain Jag-Stang has 20% off at Fender
As well as slashing the price of the legendary offset, Fender is also heavily discounting everything from the Paranormal range to the Sonic series, Acoustasonics and Players
A year of Drumeo’s highly-rated drum lessons is currently down to $150 for Cyber Monday – in a few hours it will cost you $240
Right now you can save 38% on a Drumeo yearly membership and you'll also get 10 freebies worth $1,272.94
I used to sell pianos and keyboards for a living - and with up to 80% off Yamaha, Roland, Kawai and Casio at Sweetwater, this sale is the best I’ve ever seen
With popular models such as the Casio Privia, Roland RP30 and Yamaha P-145, this Cyber Monday sale includes many of my favourite pianos and keyboards
This Cyber Monday is the best we've ever seen for piano and keyboard deals - and luckily there's still time to save big on Yamaha, Roland, Korg, Casio and Kawai
Whether you're looking for a beginner keyboard or a state-of-the-art digital piano, you still have time to bag a tasty Cyber Monday deal
With up to 50% off everything from guitars to drums, PA systems to keyboards the Musician's Friend Black Friday sale is one your whole band can shop
The Musician's Friend Black Friday sale has landed - saving you hundreds on Fender, Music Man, Roland, Shure and more
Thomann kicks off a week of epic savings with up to 60% off music gear and up to 80% off software in their Cyberweek sale
With savings to be had on everything from Gibson to Harley Benton, Yamaha, IK Multimedia, Neumann and more, there has never been a better time to shop
Stop what you're doing - Guitar Center just slashed $700 off the Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro V in their official Black Friday sale
Guitar Center's Black Friday sale has landed and there's unbelievable savings to be had on one of the most iconic electric guitars of all time
Best guitars for kids 2025: The ultimate guide to electric and acoustic guitars for children
Set them off on the right path with our pick of the best guitars for kids from Fender, Epiphone, Yamaha, Ibanez and more
