Bass Guitars
Everything published on Viyolens under Bass Guitars — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Best Rickenbackers for the Money
No fake shoot-outs or invented scores here, just a straight breakdown of which Rickenbacker earns its keep for which job, and which one to skip.
Cool Bass Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Cool bass guitars deserve careful evaluation. This guide helps you find instruments combining visual appeal with genuine playability and sound quality, avoiding style-over-substance mistakes.
The Complete Guide to Squier Fender Precision Bass
The Squier Fender Precision Bass brings legendary tone to budget-conscious players. Discover why it remains an excellent choice for beginners.
The Complete Guide to Fender Telecaster Bass Guitar
The Fender Telecaster bass guitar offers a distinctive alternative to conventional bass designs, combining bright tone, lightweight construction, and unique aesthetic appeal.
Bass With Humbucker Pickups: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a bass with humbucker pickups doesn't have to be overwhelming. This buyer's guide covers the key specifications, common pitfalls, price tiers, and practical advice for finding the perfect ins...
Bass Headphones Amp: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A bass headphones amp lets you practice seriously without disturbing neighbours. This buying guide covers specifications that matter, tone shaping features, and the difference between quality units an...
The Best Fretless Bass for the Money
Forget chasing one "best" fretless bass — here's how to match the configuration to what you're actually trying to do with it.
Yamaha Bass 5 Strings: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right Yamaha bass 5 strings instrument requires understanding construction quality, neck specifications, and electronics. Our guide helps you make an informed decision.
The Complete Guide to Fender Squier Electric Bass
The Fender Squier electric bass offers authentic playability and tone at budget prices. Learn which Squier model suits your style and get started with bass.
Jazzmaster Bass for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Confused by Jazzmaster bass naming as a beginner? Here's the plain-spoken version of what actually matters in a first instrument.
The Complete Guide to Prs Bass
PRS bass guitars represent the company's ventures into low-frequency excellence, bringing their famed craftsmanship and attention to detail to the bass market. A PRS bass combines the aesthetic sophis...
The Complete Guide to Cort Electric Bass Guitar
Cort electric bass guitars deliver exceptional playability and build quality at realistic prices. From beginner-friendly models to professional touring instruments, discover why Cort has earned its re...
Everything You Need to Know About Spector Guitars Basses
Spector bass guitars combine innovative design, punchy articulate tone, and professional-grade construction, making them favoured by touring musicians, recording artists, and serious bass players worl...
Telecaster Bass: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a Telecaster bass requires knowing which specs genuinely matter, which are marketing, and which price tier offers real value for your playing style.
Cool Bass Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Want a cool bass guitar but overwhelmed by options? This beginner's guide covers body styles, aesthetics, playability, and how to find a bass you'll love playing.
5 String Bass Fender for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A 5-string Fender bass can intimidate beginners, but it's not overcomplicating — it's expanding your range. This guide walks through the wider neck, playing technique, and why beginners embrace the ex...
The Complete Guide to Fender Precision Guitar
The Fender Precision Guitar revolutionised bass playing since 1951, establishing the benchmark for electric bass instruments with legendary tone and unmatched reliability.
Epiphone Bass Guitars: A Complete Guide
Epiphone bass guitars deliver Gibson design heritage and warm, articulate tone at accessible prices. From Thunderbird to SG models, discover which suits your playing style.
Fender Acoustic Bass: A Complete Buyer's Guide
When buying a Fender acoustic bass, you're choosing a specialised instrument for unplugged play and studio warmth. This guide helps you make the right choice.
Flying V Bass: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A Flying V bass makes a statement on stage. This buying guide covers essential specs, price tiers and mistakes to avoid so you choose the right instrument.
The Complete Guide to Jackson 7 Strings
Jackson 7 strings offer extended tonal range ideal for progressive metal, fusion and contemporary musicians. These premium instruments expand creative possibilities beyond conventional tuning ranges.
Guitars Market Explained: Features, Types and Tips
From dreadnoughts to seven-strings, here's the whole guitars market mapped out in one place — the families, the growth drivers and the names behind them.
Fender Acoustic Bass for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Considering a Fender acoustic bass? This guide explains the differences from electric bass, what to expect, and how to get started confidently.
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Epiphone Bass Guitar
Reliable bass guitars with familiar styling, strong low end and broad musical versatility.
Fretless Bass
Fretless basses offer smooth pitch control, expressive slides and a warm, singing tone for melodic low-end playing.
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Harley Benton
Budget-friendly guitars and basses covering many styles, ideal for beginners, hobbyists and value-focused players.
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Music Man Bass Guitar
Compact, punchy basses with a comfortable feel, ideal for rehearsals, recording and live playing.
Mustang Bass Guitar
Compact short-scale bass guitars with a distinctive feel, comfortable handling and versatile tone.
Rickenbacker
Rickenbacker guitars are prized for chime, clarity and a distinctive vintage-inspired sound across rock, pop and studio...
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Semi Acoustic Bass
Semi acoustic bass guitars combine resonance, warmth and amplified control for UK players seeking a distinctive bass sou...
Spector Bass Guitar
Spector bass guitar models combine modern styling, strong sustain and precise low-end response for stage and studio use.
