Articles by: Chris Barnes

Guitar World

I'm Guitar World's eCommerce Editor. It's my job to manage buyer's guides on the site and help guitarists find the right gear and the best prices. I'm a guitarist and a drummer and I've worked in the music gear industry for 18 years, including 7 years as Editor of the UK's best-selling drum magazine Rhythm, and 5 years as a freelance writer working with brands including Roland, Boss, MusicRadar and Natal.

Articles by: Chris Barnes

Save up to 40% on guitar gear in today's mega Musician's Friend, Positive Grid and Guitar Center Presidents' Day sales

By Chris Barnes published 20 February 23

Make huge Presidents' Day savings on acoustic and electric guitars, amps, effects, software and studio gear

Best DIY guitar kits 2023: self-assembly project guitars for every budget

By Richard Blenkinsop published 18 January 23

The best DIY guitar kits for budding luthiers – build your own acoustic or electric guitar today

Three Epiphone instruments that have been discounted for Cyber Monday 2022

Save up to $200 on a stylish, top-performing electric, bass or acoustic guitar with these Cyber Monday-beating Epiphone deals

By Jackson Maxwell published 28 November 22

Save big on a wide range of the company's models – from basses to 'Bursts

Cyber Monday Positive Grid deals 2022: huge savings on the Spark, Spark Mini, Riff, BIAS and more are still live

By Chris Barnes last updated 29 November 22

Today's best Cyber Week Positive Grid deals on everything from the Spark Mini amp and bundles to BIAS software

Cyber Monday guitar pedal deals 2022: Today's best Cyber Monday savings on pedals and stompbox accessories

Cyber Monday guitar pedal deals 2022: there's still loads of bargains to get your hands on

By Daryl Robertson last updated 29 November 22

Your place for all the greatest Cyber Monday deals on guitar pedals, pedalboards, power supplies and more

Cyber Monday Fender deals 2022: these Fender deals are still live

By Daryl Robertson last updated 29 November 22

The place to find the very best Cyber Monday Fender deals on everything from a new Stratocaster to Squier Telecaster, Fender pedals, Fender Play Subscription and more

Cyber Monday guitar deals 2022: your place to find all the latest savings

Cyber Monday guitar deals 2022: these deals are still live – save on guitars, amps, accessories and more

By Chris Barnes last updated 29 November 22

All the best Cyber Monday guitar bargains you can still buy – save big on guitars, amps, effects and accessories

Three electric guitars that have been discounted for Cyber Monday 2022

Looking for a beginner electric guitar? You won't go wrong with these fantastic Cyber Monday deals

By Jackson Maxwell published 28 November 22

Save up to $130 on stellar, easy-playing models from Squier, Epiphone, EVH, Gretsch, Donner and more

Sweetwater Cyber Monday deals 2022: their official Cyber Week sale is still live – save big on tons of music gear

By Chris Barnes last updated 29 November 22

We've compiled some of the sweetest Sweetwater Cyber Week deals on guitars, amps, pedals, recording gear and more

Guitar Center Cyber Monday deals 2022: Shop Guitar Center's epic Holiday Deals now

By Daryl Robertson last updated 29 November 22

These killer Guitar Center guitar deals are still live right now

Five acoustic guitars that have been heavily discounted for Cyber Weekend 2022

Unplug in style with these top-tier Cyber Weekend acoustic guitar deals

By Jackson Maxwell last updated 28 November 22

Save up to $800 on top-selling models from Gibson, Fender, Epiphone, Breedlove, Yamaha and more

Positive Grid Spark, Fender Blues Junior and Yamaha guitar amp

We’ve uncovered the biggest Cyber Monday guitar amp deals – and there are some huge savings to be had

By Jackson Maxwell last updated 27 November 22

Save up to $850 on desktop, gigging and headphone amps from Fender, Vox, Positive Grid, Supro, Boss and more

Three guitar pedals that have been heavily discounted for Black Friday 2022

Get 50% off stompboxes from Behringer, TC Electronic, Vox, Keeley and more with these mouth-watering Black Friday cheap guitar pedal deals

By Jackson Maxwell published 26 November 22

Ridiculous discounts can be found this Black Friday on top-tier overdrive, compressor, fuzz, wah and EQ pedals from all sorts of big-name brands

Guitar Center Black Friday deals 2022: the official sale is still live with major savings on big brand guitar gear

By Chris Barnes last updated 26 November 22

You can still bag the best prices on guitars, amps, and effects - plus save 15% on select gear over $199

Black Friday Fender deals 2022: the biggest Fender sale of the year is now live

Black Friday Fender deals 2022: the biggest Fender sale of the year is still live

By Daryl Robertson last updated 26 November 22

The place to find the very best Black Friday Fender deals on everything from a new Stratocaster to Squier Telecaster, Fender pedals, Fender Play Subscription and more

Musician's Friend Black Friday deals 2022: their biggest sale of the year is still live

By Chris Barnes last updated 26 November 22

Your place for the latest Black Friday deals at Musician's Friend this Cyber Weekend

Black Friday Positive Grid deals 2022: you can still get huge savings on the Spark, Spark Mini, Riff, BIAS and more

By Chris Barnes last updated 26 November 22

Today's best Black Friday Positive Grid deals on everything from the Spark Mini amp and bundles to BIAS software

Black Friday guitar deals 2022: Today's best deals on all things guitar, amps, pedals and more

Black Friday guitar deals 2022: these deals are still live – save on all things guitar, amps, pedals and more

By Daryl Robertson last updated 26 November 22

Your place to find all of the biggest guitar gear deals from the biggest brands such as Fender, Epiphone, PRS, Gretsch and more

Sweetwater Black Friday deals 2022: you can still save up to 80% off in their official sale

By Daryl Robertson last updated 26 November 22

Your place to hunt down the very best Sweetwater Black Friday deals, with major offers on guitars, amps, pedals, recording gear and more still going strong

We’ve seen Guitar Center’s Black Friday deals list early – here's a sneak peek of the gear you should hold out for

By Chris Barnes published 16 November 22

Get the jump on the biggest guitar savings of the year with our pick of the best deals coming to Guitar Center next week

Woman practices her classical guitar using lessons on a laptop

Best online guitar lessons 2023: remote learning platforms for guitar players, tested by us

By Chris Corfield last updated 7 February 23

Develop your guitar skills from the comfort of your home, with the help of these online lessons services – options for all levels and budgets

A selection of leather guitar straps with brass and silver stars fitted to them

Best guitar straps 2023: play in comfort and secure your guitar in style

By Chris Corfield last updated 7 February 23

Our pick of straps for electric, acoustic and bass, covering all budgets and materials

Best acoustic guitars for beginners 2023: our pick of easy acoustic strummers for new players

By Chris Corfield last updated 30 January 23

The best beginner acoustic guitars, featuring epic affordable six strings from Epiphone, Taylor, Fender, Yamaha and more

These are the 6 best Prime Day sales for guitar players that aren’t on Amazon

By Chris Barnes last updated 12 October 22

Forget Amazon, here's where to find Black Friday-beating deals online right now

Illustration of an earplug pointing towards an ear

Best earplugs for musicians 2023: guitarist-friendly plugs to suit every budget

By Chris Corfield last updated 21 October 22

Our pick of the best affordable earplugs to protect your hearing from the din of the rehearsal room to the stage

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