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
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

By Daryl Robertson Published
The world's most famous Les Paul finally gets the Epiphone treatment – but is it worth it?

By Daryl Robertson Published
Amp modelling, why the Les Paul is a great country guitar and what fans can expect from his latest Fender signature model
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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
This new budget brand is taking on the big guns with high-end specs and flashy looks – but is it enough to be crowned the new king of the affordable guitar space?

By Daryl Robertson Published
Available on the Strat, Tele and P-Bass, this limited edition finish won't be around for long, so you'll want to pounce on it while you can

By Ed Mitchell Last updated
Great gift ideas for guitar players everywhere - from electric guitar strings and capos to acoustic guitars and amps

By Daryl Robertson Published
We take a deep dive into our band rehearsal best practices and the common mistakes you should be avoiding as a guitar player

By Daryl Robertson Published
Creeper's Hannah Greenwood gives us the inside scoop on the reality of juggling life in a successful band with a full-time job as well as some solid advice for newbie keyboard players

By Daryl Robertson Published
Stop standing in the way of discovering your musical potential and start learning to play the keyboard today

By Daryl Robertson Published
From wild deals on everything from electric guitars to keyboards, drum kits, PA Systems and more, there's never been a better time to save

By Daryl Robertson Published
From essential tools of the trade to the story of how Slash surprised him with his dream guitar, Frank Sidoris pulls back the curtain on what it takes to play with rock royalty
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