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
With discounts applied to everything from guitars to amps, studio gear and keyboards there’s something for everyone in Thomann's birthday sale
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Looking to learn the piano? We look into the benefits of going down the digital route
By Chris Corfield last updated
Our experts pick the best cheap electric guitars for rock, metal and blues players on a budget
By Dave Clews last updated
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
By Daryl Robertson Published
They say you should never judge a book by its cover and that's certainly true of Gibson's newest creation
By Daryl Robertson Published
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
By Daryl Robertson Published
We get our hands on a lot of beginner-friendly keyboards for review – here’s our testing process
By Rob Laing Published
The Guns N' Roses legend tells us about his new hard-earned musical skills
By Daryl Robertson Published
Treat yourself this Memorial Day, and get hundreds of dollars off an array of guitars, basses, amps, effects and more
By Daryl Robertson Published
Boss is sharpening the blade of their cutting-edge practice amps – but is it worth upgrading?
By Daryl Robertson Published
Give your child the best possible start with our top tips for buying a beginner keyboard – plus keyboard recommendations
By Daryl Robertson Published
As well as guitars, the sale also covers pedals, accessories and Fender-branded clothing
By Daryl Robertson Published
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
By Rob Laing last updated
Protect your guitar and complete your look with our pick of the best guitar straps for every budget and style
By Daryl Robertson Published
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
By Daryl Robertson Published
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
By Daryl Robertson Published
With discounts applied to everything from guitars to amps, studio gear and keyboards there’s something for everyone in Thomann's birthday sale
By Daryl Robertson Published
You have your pick of overdrive, distortion, delay and flanger in this insane pedal offer from Fender
By Amit Sharma last updated
Explore the best analogue and digital delay pedals for all budgets
By Daryl Robertson Published
A flashy contemporary take on the classic LP formula – but is it style over substance?
By Daryl Robertson Published
A proper stripped-back LP with none of the Gibson charm taken away
By Daryl Robertson Published
An impeccably styled guitar that might seem pricey for some, is certainly worth the money
By Daryl Robertson Published
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
By Daryl Robertson Published
The new Boss headphone amp looks to revolutionise the way you practice at home – but is it worth it?
By Daryl Robertson Published
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
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