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

By Daryl Robertson Published
From a sturdy bench to crystal clear headphones, a reliable sustain pedal and online learning software, these are the must-have piano accessories to help you get started

By Daryl Robertson Published
Forget the fuss and pressure of shopping for a musician this holiday season and get them a gift card - trust me, they'll thank you for it

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 Chris Barnes Last updated
Thomann's massive 2025 Cyber Monday deal have ended, but there are still plenty of ways to save

By Matt McCracken Last updated
Black Friday is over, but you can still bag a last-minute deal on plugins

By Daryl Robertson Last updated
With so many models included, you'll want to act fast to get your hands on some of the best desktop amps and modelling software around

By Simon Arblaster Last updated
Grab yourself big savings on Focal, Beyerdynamic, Shure, AKG and more this Black Friday

By Chris Barnes Last updated
Black Friday day 3 is here, and Thomann's Cyber Week Sale is still adding new bargains

By Daryl Robertson Last updated
The Black Friday savings of 2025 have arrived at Gear4music. We've got all the latest info, recommendations and guidance

By Daryl Robertson Published
The Musician's Friend Black Friday sale has landed - saving you hundreds on Fender, Music Man, Roland, Shure and more

By Daryl Robertson Last updated
The Boss Black Friday deals are here, and they include the practice-friendly Katana amps, our number one looper and a classic distortion pedal for only $54

By Daryl Robertson Published
Looking for a new Gibson or Epiphone this Black Friday? Well, I've found hearty discounts on a range of Les Paul, ES-335, Flying V, Theodore and S-200 models

By Daryl Robertson Published
With a clutch of reverbs from standard to experimental, this could be your one-stop shop for all your spatial requirements

By Daryl Robertson Published
Hammer your solo tone into shape with Fender's hard-hitting but affordable boost pedal

By Daryl Robertson Published
The Guitar Center Black Friday sale has landed - saving you hundreds on Fender, Roland, Alesis and more

By Daryl Robertson Last updated
Shopping for a drummer, guitarist, DJ, producer or content creator? Here’s some Christmas gift inspiration for the muso in your life - including last-minute ideas

By Daryl Robertson Published
Make big savings on Universal Audio interfaces, Lewitt mics, superb value monitors from Mackie and 25% off Elektron grooveboxes

By Daryl Robertson Last updated
Treat the piano player in your life this Christmas with our pick of 15 must-have piano items, essential accessories and clever gadgets for every budget

By Daryl Robertson Published
Grab yourself a bargain this Fall on everything from the likes of Ernie Ball, Gretsch, Alesis, Casio, and many more

By Daryl Robertson Published
The aptly named Guitar-A-Thon sale is the place to go for an epic six-string related bargain

By Daryl Robertson Published
This Laney might be tube-less, but still manages to deliver the roar we’ve come to expect from its fan-favourite Lionheart combo

By Daryl Robertson Published
We take a deep dive into classic guitar-driven songs that actually started life on the piano

By Daryl Robertson Published
Score over 90,000 pieces of interactive sheet music worth £98 for free when you purchase an AP-S200, AP-300, AP-S450, AP-550, or AP-750

By Daryl Robertson Published
The SE Studio Standard promises plenty of retro charm and more tones than you'll ever need, but how does it stand up to the competition?
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