Latest articles by Daryl Robertson
Thomann relaunches its stellar Harley Benton anniversary sale by offering 25% off 25 killer guitars, basses and amps for 25 days
To honour 25 glorious years of Harley Benton, Thomann has slashed the price of popular models in this epic sale
Looking for a music gear bargain this Labor Day? Here's the 5 best sales for music creators
Make your Labor Day a musical one with savings on gear from Fender, Gretsch, KRK, Alesis, Korg and more
Gibson J-45 Standard review
Gibson proves the workhorse is every bit as relevant today as it was when it was released over 80 years ago
Fancy a free chorus pedal? Bag the Maestro Comet Chorus completely free with any guitar purchase from the Gibson Reverb Demo Shop
The Gibson Demo Shop features one-of-a-kind prototypes, refurbished and modified models, as well as pre-played artist guitars - and you can now bag a FREE pedal as well!
Marshall Studio JTM ST20H 20W head & ST212 cab
Marshall proves it still has it with a modern take on a true vintage icon
Metalheads can now score hundreds off Jackson, Strandberg, Schecter, ESP and more in Guitar Center's wicked Metal Mayhem sale
Build your dream metal rig for less with sizable discounts on hell-raising electric guitars, thunderous drums and doom-worthy basses at Guitar Center
Here’s why I’ve cast my Les Paul aside for a lighter alternative - plus 6 other lightweight guitars to consider
Want to go lighter? Here are the models from Gibson, Squier, Danelectro, Gretsch and more you should be checking out
Is Amazon Prime Day a good time to grab a MacBook Pro deal? These chunky discounts say yes
Save hundreds off our favourite Apple MacBooks this Prime Day and get creating the best music of your life!
Boss Katana 50 MKII EX review
Boss has sharpened the blade of the Katana, expanding its feature set and versatility
IK Multimedia's insane software deal could get you up to 16 plugins for the price of 1
The IK Multimedia Group Buy promotion is back for July, and includes AmpliTube expansions, MixBox and more - but you'll need to get your mates involved to take full advantage
10 pedalboard mistakes every guitarist makes
Avoid these common pedalboard mistakes, and you'll be sure to achieve tonal greatness
What's the difference between an active and passive PA speaker?
Confused about the different types of PA speakers? Allow us to break down the main differences between active and passive PA systems
Best cheap guitar pedals 2024: Budget-friendly stompboxes that prove cheap doesn't mean compromising on tone
Beat the cost of living crisis with our pick of budget pedals from Boss, Electro-Harmonix, TC Electronic, Ibanez, Pro Co, and more
Score significant savings on Strats, Teles, Jaguars and Mustangs as Thomann slashes the price of popular Squier models
From Classic Vibe to the Contemporary and Paranormal series, there are heavy discounts on some seriously cool guitars right now at Thomann
The plugin deals are heating up with 50% off in Native Instruments' Summer of Sound sale
Unleash the sound of summer with 50% off music production staples Komplete 14, iZotope, Maschine bundles and more
Best beginner guitar amps 2024: start plugging in the right way with these tonesome beginner-friendly amps
Here is our pick of the coolest amplifiers for budding guitarists from the likes of Boss, Positive Grid, Vox, Blackstar and more
Hand-select your very own bundle of T-RackS plugins for as low as €49.99 courtesy of IK Multimedia
Seriously improve your mixing game and score a slew of plugin essentials with IK Multimedia’s impressive T-RackS bundle offer
Alesis Harmony 61 MKII review
Studio legends Alesis provide a one-stop shop for budding pianists
Digital pianos jargon buster: all the essential digital piano terms explained
We break down some of the confusing language surrounding the wonderful world of digital pianos
Thomann is here to make your soft synth dreams come true with a whopping 50% off three popular Arturia plugin bundles
Score the Arturia V Collection 9, Analog Lab V and FX Collection 3 at a seriously discounted price for a limited time at Thomann
The expensive truth behind a free piano: 3 reasons they’re usually too good to be true
We explore whether a free piano from classifieds ads - Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree, Craigslist et al - is really a great opportunity to bag a new instrument, or more hassle than it’s worth
Best trem systems: From Floyd Rose to Bigsby, Duesenberg to Gotoh, here are the best tremolo systems we've ever used
Tremolo, vibrato, vibrola, whammy bar or wigglestick; whatever you call it, here are the best options for all budgets and styles
Stand out from the crowd with Guitar Center's fresh set of exclusive Fender, Gibson, Taylor and Schecter guitars
Your next showstopper is here - bag an exclusive Gibson Les Paul Classic, Fender Player Stratocaster, Taylor acoustic and so much more at Guitar Center
