Latest articles by Daryl Robertson
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 2025: epic budget electrics
Our experts pick the best cheap electric guitars for rock, metal and blues players on a budget
Best piano bench 2025: 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?
A parent's guide to buying a beginner keyboard: Take the stress out of keyboard shopping with our 5 essential tips
Give your child the best possible start with our top tips for buying a beginner keyboard – plus keyboard recommendations
Get your Memorial Day savings in early with 30% off Player, Paranormal and Affinity models at Fender
As well as guitars, the sale also covers pedals, accessories and Fender-branded clothing
Lee Downer from Lowlives picks his 3 essential pieces of gear
From his love of grunge to valuable vintage guitar advice and selling Slash a guitar worth 13K, Downer talks gear, music and life in alt-rocks hottest new band
Best guitar straps 2025: boost comfort, support and security with these straps for electric, acoustic and bass
Protect your guitar and complete your look with our pick of the best guitar straps for every budget and style
Unmissable deal alert! Chapman Standard and Pro guitars are half-price at Andertons for a limited time
Featuring everything from the popular ML1 to tasty 7-strings and the beloved Ghost Fret, there's never been a better time to purchase a Chapman guitar
"I'm a fuzz junkie": Feeder's Grant Nicholas picks his essential pieces of gear
Feeder's frontman shares why he loves writing on an acoustic guitar, the story of purchasing his first Fender Jazzmaster and loving a pedal so much he named a song after it
Best desktop amps 2025: a lightweight and portable practice solution for all guitarists
Our pick of the finest small-scale amps from Positive Grid, Blackstar, Yamaha, Vox and Orange
Thomann's 70th birthday celebrations just got even bigger with the addition of super deals on PRS, Korg, Taylor, AKG, Bose 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
Fancy a FREE Fender pedal? Well now is your chance with this epic 3 for 2 Hammertone stompbox offer
You have your pick of overdrive, distortion, delay and flanger in this insane pedal offer from Fender
Best delay pedals 2025: add dimension to your tone with pedals from Boss, Strymon, Electro-Harmonix and more
Explore the best analogue and digital delay pedals for all budgets
"A high-performance Les Paul that is sure to satisfy even the most contemporary player": Gibson Les Paul Modern Figured review
A flashy contemporary take on the classic LP formula – but is it style over substance?
"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?
