Latest articles by Daryl Robertson
"This contemporary Les Paul may look basic, but it more than delivers on playability and sound": Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite review
A proper stripped-back LP with none of the Gibson charm taken away
"This guitar is stunning to look at, a joy to play and has the tone to boot": Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1963 SG Custom review
An impeccably styled guitar that might seem pricey for some, is certainly worth the money
The three epic keyboard deals you should consider in Thomann's colossal 70th anniversary sale
With sizable discounts on big-name brands such as Akai, Yamaha, Korg and more, Thomann’s 70th anniversary sale is the place to go for keys players
"Not only does this tiny device allow us to beam iconic Boss tones directly into our ears, but the Stage Feel feature delivers an immersive practice experience like no other": Boss Katana:Go review
The new Boss headphone amp looks to revolutionise the way you practice at home – but is it worth it?
“When somebody buys my signature Duesenberg in a store, they're buying exactly what I play on stage”: Dave Baksh of Sum 41 interview
Dave Baksh lifts the lid on the gear used to record Sum 41’s last-ever album and details the benefits of a digital rig and recording remotely
"With effortless playability and the credentials to absolutely nail those iconic Peter Green, Gary Moore and Kirk Hammett tones": Epiphone Kirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard review
The world's most famous Les Paul finally gets the Epiphone treatment – but is it worth it?
Best pianos 2025: Our pick of acoustic and digital options for home, studio and stage
Here’s our pick of the best pianos - and the best piano brands - including Yamaha, Casio, Nord, Roland and more…
“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