Daryl Robertson
I'm a Senior Deals Writer at MusicRadar, and I'm responsible for writing and maintaining buyer's guides on the site - but that's not all I do. As part of my role, I also scour the internet for the best deals I can find on gear and get hands-on with the products for reviews. My gear reviews have been published in prominent publications, including Total Guitar, Guitarist, and Future Music magazine, as well as Guitar World.com. I've also had the privilege of interviewing everyone from Slash to Yungblud, as well as members of Sum 41, Foo Fighters, The Offspring, Feeder, Fever 333, and many more.
I have a massive passion for anything that makes a sound, particularly guitars, pianos, and recording equipment. In a previous life, I worked in music retail, giving advice on all aspects of music creation and selling everything from digital pianos to electric guitars, entire PA systems, and ukuleles. I'm also a fully qualified sound engineer who holds a first-class Bachelor's degree in Creative Sound Production from the University of Abertay, and I have plenty of experience working in various venues around Scotland.
Latest articles by Daryl Robertson

By Dave Clews Last updated
What you should look for in a keyboard stand, plus our pick of the most sturdy, stylish keyboard stands from K&M, Quicklok, RockJam, Roland, Jaspers and more…

By Daryl Robertson Last updated
Quality cables make the difference, here's our top picks from Mogami, Ernie Ball, Fender and more

By Daryl Robertson Published
Gibson harkens back to its past with a 12-fret version of an acoustic classic

By Daryl Robertson Published
We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear from the likes of Gibson, PRS, Yamaha, Fender and more

By Daryl Robertson Last updated
We round-up the best electronic keyboards for novices through to pros, from Yamaha, Roland, Korg, Nord and more…

By Daryl Robertson Published
Plenty of Dano charm in the tone department, it's just a pity about the build

By Daryl Robertson Published
For a limited time, you can score substantial discounts on a host of pedals from the likes of IK Multimedia, Hotone, MXR, Digitech and more

By Daryl Robertson Published
We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear from the likes of Gibson, PRS, Yamaha, Fender and more

By Daryl Robertson Last updated
Our pick of the very best flat tops from Taylor, Martin, Gibson, Fender and loads more

By Daryl Robertson Last updated
Find the top electric guitar for your budget and playing style, whether you play rock, metal, blues or beyond

By Daryl Robertson Published
The German brand is looking to be crowned as the best budget 12-string acoustic, but does it deserve the title?

By Daryl Robertson Last updated
Dive deep into Yamaha’s digital piano range with our recommendations for every budget

By Daryl Robertson Published
We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear from the likes of Gibson, PRS, Yamaha, Fender and more

By Daryl Robertson Last updated
Here’s our pick of the best pianos - and the best piano brands - including Yamaha, Casio, Nord, Roland and more…

By Daryl Robertson Published
Grab a hearty discount on live sound gear from Yamaha, Mackie, Mudas, Samson, and more

By Daryl Robertson Last updated
From the iconic Falcon to the Country Gentleman and a slew of stellar-sounding affordable hollowbody options, here are our pick of the best Gretsch guitars

By Andy Jones Last updated
My comprehensive guide to the best studio monitor speakers for home studio recording, whether you’re a beginner or pro producer

By Daryl Robertson Published
Grab impressive discounts on quality gear from Fender to Gibson, Casio, Alesis to Martin

By Daryl Robertson Published
We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear from the likes of Gibson, Casio, Gretsch, Universal Audio, and more

By Daryl Robertson Published
This new collaboration is exactly what the doctor ordered for modern guitarists suffering from a serious case of digital fatigue

By Matt McCracken Last updated
Get more for your money with my pick of the best value electric guitars below $500/£500

By Daryl Robertson Published
We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear from the likes of Gibson, Casio, Gretsch, Universal Audio, and more

By Daryl Robertson Published
The Californian pedal experts ditch digital in favour of a distinctive voiced all-analogue drive

By Daryl Robertson Published
Epiphone takes a swing at a regal pint-sized parlour, but unfortunately, there are some QC issues

By Daryl Robertson Published
Gretsch packs the legendary studio magic of Abbey Road into a guitar that's also pleasantly playable, and competitively priced
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