Best Guitars
Everything published on Viyolens under Best Guitars — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Best Pedal Steel Guitars for the Money
No invented rankings, just an honest look at what each tier of pedal steel guitar actually offers and who it genuinely suits.
The Best Ibanez Gios for the Money
No sales pitch — just where your money actually goes well across the Ibanez GIO range, by playing style rather than hype.
The Best Gretsch Falcons for the Money
No invented shoot-outs, just an honest look at what you get at each Falcon tier, and which type of player each one actually suits.
The Best Esp Guitars for the Money
Best only means anything once you say best for what. Here's an honest breakdown by the kind of player you actually are.
The Best Yamaha Electric Guitars for the Money
No hype, just the straight answer: which Yamaha electric guitar actually suits your budget and your playing, tier by tier.
The Best Mustang Guitars for the Money
The best Mustang isn't the most expensive one. It's the one that matches your hands, ears, budget and what you actually want to play.
The Best Fenders for the Money
Squier, Player, Vintera, American Professional II, American Ultra or Custom Shop: an honest tier-by-tier look at where the real value actually sits.
The Best Yamaha Revstars for the Money
There's no single 'best' Revstar — only the best one for your budget and your pickup preference. Here's how the range breaks down by use case.
The Best Guitar Pinks for the Money
The same colour turns up on a first electric, an acoustic-electric and a genuinely premium instrument — here's how it actually splits by what you need.
The Best Gretsch Falcon Guitars for the Money
There's no single best one here — just an honest breakdown of which current Falcon suits which player, and why.
The Best Ibanez Guitars for the Money
The best Ibanez isn't the most expensive—it's the one that matches your playing and budget. This guide aligns price tiers to playing styles.
The Best Dean Ml Guitars for the Money
Entry-level, mid-tier or USA-built — here's which tier of Dean ML guitar actually suits your playing and your budget, without the invented product tests.
The Best Fender Acoustasonics for the Money
No invented shootout scores here — just an honest look at what each Fender Acoustasonic tier actually gives you for what it asks in return.
The Best Fender Jaguars for the Money
The Fender Jaguar range is broader than most players realise. This guide covers every tier from the Mexican-made Player Series to the American Vintage II — and a strong Japanese alternative that often...
The Best Jackson Flying V Guitars for the Money
No sales pitch, just the honest tier-by-tier version of which Jackson V actually suits you and your budget.
The Best Acoustic Guitars for the Money
The best-value acoustic guitar options differ significantly by price tier. Here are the strongest choices from entry level to professional.
The Best Headless Guitars for the Money
No invented shootouts — just an honest look at which headless guitar brand, from Donner to Steinberger, actually suits your budget and playing.
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12 String Guitar
Choose a 12 string guitar for bright, ringing texture, rich chords and standout acoustic colour in studio or live settin...
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Acoustic Guitar
An acoustic guitar is a versatile steel-string instrument for strumming, fingerstyle, songwriting and live performance.
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Electric Guitar
A versatile amplified instrument for rhythm, lead and genre-spanning performance, from clean tones to high-gain sounds.
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Fender
Fender guitars and related instruments trusted for classic design, tone and versatility.
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Fender Jaguar
Fender Jaguar guitars with offset style, short-scale comfort and distinctive tones.
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Ibanez Guitars
A wide-ranging guitar brand known for playable, modern instruments across beginner, intermediate and professional levels...
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Kids Guitar
Scaled-down guitars for younger players, with comfortable sizes that make learning easier and more enjoyable.
Yamaha Revstar
The Yamaha Revstar is a distinctive modern electric guitar with strong style, comfort and versatile tone.
