Latest articles by Daryl Robertson
Best Roland digital pianos 2024: Our top pick of digital pianos from across the full Roland range
Bag yourself the ultimate digital playing experience with these top-rated Roland pianos - featuring units from the RP, F, HP, DP, Kiyola, LX and GP series
Don't miss your chance to save hundreds off a Gibson SG Standard plus loads more great savings in Thomann's giant 70th anniversary sale
With discounts applied to everything from guitars to amps, studio gear and keyboards there’s something for everyone in Thomann's massive birthday sale
Yungblud talks about the inspiration behind his new signature guitar and his mission to save rock 'n' roll
Yungblud is the voice of his generation and on a mission to save rock 'n' roll one affordable guitar at a time
Hurry! Andertons just shredded hundreds off a massive range of Epiphone guitars – including a whopping £400 off the gorgeous ‘58 Flying V
With offers on everything from the iconic Les Paul and SG to the stunning Flying V, Explorer, Firebird and more, you don't want to miss this sale
“The tone is simply spectacular, and now at 50 watts, the amp feels more powerful and assertive than ever before”: Positive Grid Spark 2 review
Positive Grid’s flagship practice amp gets its long-awaited sequel, but can it live up to the legacy of the original?
I’ve bought a lot of Gibson guitars - this £800 off Les Pauls at Andertons is the best deal I’ve ever seen
With sizeable discounts on '50s and '60s Les Paul Standards, as well as the contemporary Modern Lite, th
Looking for a great Prime Day guitar deal? Skip Amazon and head to Fender for 10% off Ultra and 20% off Squier Affinity models
With as much as $220 off select guitars there's no need to visit Amazon this Prime Day
Fever 333 bassist April Kae on the downside of multitasking and her love for the new Fender Player II Precision Bass
Skip the Prime Day rush and grab yourself up to $300 off Roland drums, pianos, and synths at Guitar Center
Featuring everything from the beloved Juno to the TD-17KV2 and RD-88, there's never been a better time to buy a piece of Roland gear
PMT just added hundreds of products to their colossal Summer Sale - score up to 60% off gear from Gibson, Fender, Pearl, Yamaha, SSL, Roland and more
With huge discounts on everything from drums to keyboards, guitars and recording gear, there's something for everyone in PMT's massive summer sale
Thomann drops a fresh batch of 70th-anniversary savings - including hundreds off a Gibson Custom Les Paul Special and so much more
With discounts applied to everything from guitars to amps, studio gear and keyboards there’s something for everyone in Thomann's birthday sale
Best pedalboards 2024: top choice 'boards for guitarists
Organise your guitar effects pedal collection with one of the best pedalboards available from Pedaltrain, D'Addario, Gator and more
Best PA systems for bands 2024: active PA speakers to ensure your band gets heard
Whether you're a professional wedding band, a popular covers outfit or an original band on a mission, these PA systems will guarantee you sound your best
Thomann's massive 70th birthday celebration deals keep getting better - unmissable Gibson, Bose, Yamaha and Korg deals just added
With discounts applied to everything from guitars to amps, studio gear and keyboards there’s something for everyone in Thomann's birthday sale
Is a digital piano good for beginners? 7 reasons you should consider going digital for your first piano
Looking to learn the piano? We look into the benefits of going down the digital route
Best cheap electric guitars 2024: epic budget electrics
Our experts pick the best cheap electric guitars for rock, metal and blues players on a budget
Best piano bench 2024: Piano stool options to suit all budgets
A good piano stool or bench is essential for learning the piano with the proper technique. Here’s a rundown of choices to suit every pianist’s posterior
“With warm mids, compressed and focussed lows and a militant top-end, this guitar makes short work of classic rock riffage”: Gibson Theodore Standard
They say you should never judge a book by its cover and that's certainly true of Gibson's newest creation
Slash talks true blues, his love for the pedal steel and valuable advice for new players
Switching out his fabled Les Paul for an ES-335 and his Marshall for Magnatone, Slash goes all in on the blues for Orgy Of The Damned – and lifts the lid on the gear that powered the album
How we test beginner keyboards
We get our hands on a lot of beginner-friendly keyboards for review – here’s our testing process
Slash tells us about his experiences learning to play pedal steel for the last two years
The Guns N' Roses legend tells us about his new hard-earned musical skills
Guitar Center's epic Memorial Day sale offers unbeatable deals, including $200 off a Gibson Les Paul Standard!
Treat yourself this Memorial Day, and get hundreds of dollars off an array of guitars, basses, amps, effects and more
"The Gen 3 feels like you are viewing the older iteration in 4K – there's greater detail and nuance in the tone": Boss Katana 50 & 100 Gen 3
Boss is sharpening the blade of their cutting-edge practice amps – but is it worth upgrading?
