Buying Guide
Everything published on Viyolens under Buying Guide — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
P90 Pickup Guitars: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a P90 pickup guitar requires understanding P90 tone characteristics, evaluating different manufacturers from Gibson to Epiphone, and assessing build quality across price ranges. This guide he...
The Best Boom Mics for the Money
There's no single best boom mic — only the right one for your tier. Here are sensible picks by use case, from home hobby setups to professional broadcast rigs.
Organ Or Piano: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Piano and organ are fundamentally different instruments. This guide covers sound, touch, price, and which one fits your musical goals.
Nylon String Guitar Strings: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying nylon strings only takes a few honest decisions — bridge type, tension, then treble material. Get those right and the brand almost picks itself.
The Best Acoustic and Electrics for the Money
Best value isn't the cheapest guitar on the wall — it's the option that solves your actual problem. Here's where the smart spending really is.
Compact Mixer: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Compact mixers range from £50 to £1000+, and price doesn't indicate suitability for your needs. This buying guide explains critical specifications, common mistakes, and how to match features to your a...
Triangle Instrument: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A bent rod of metal, a loop of cord, a beater — simple in theory, tricky to choose well. Here's what genuinely affects the sound before you buy.
The Best Sabians for the Money
"Which Sabian is best" is the wrong question — here's how to match the range to what you actually play and where.
Hifi System: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a hifi system requires understanding what matters, what to listen for, and where to compromise. This guide walks you through components, specs, price tiers and pitfalls so you build a system th...
Common Yamaha Music Mistakes to Avoid
None of these mistakes are about the instruments being bad. Here's every avoidable assumption, and the fix.
Buying a Second-Hand Guitar: What to Check Before You Pay
The used market is where the value is. It is also where the problems are — and almost all of them are findable in ten minutes if you know where to look.
Guitar Cleaner: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Most guitarists buy too many cleaning products. Learn what cleaners are essential, which add value, and how to select products that protect your guitar without waste.
Marshall Cabinets: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing Marshall cabinets means balancing power requirements, space constraints, and budget against the need for genuine road-worthy tone.
Field Recorder App: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A practical guide to selecting the right field recorder app for your needs. Understand key specifications, compare options, and make an informed purchase decision.
Roland Synthesizer For Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Know what to look for when buying a Roland synthesizer for guitar. Understand tracking technology, price tiers, and critical specifications for your needs.
The Best 4 String Bass for the Money
Whether you're spending £250 or £1,600, there is a genuinely excellent bass at every price point — these are the models worth your money and why.
Guitar Faith: A Complete Buyer's Guide
There's a genuinely different guitar for a genuinely different player under the Faith name. Here's how to find yours.
Ssl Audio Mixer: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing an SSL audio mixer requires understanding your mixing workflow, budget constraints, and feature requirements. This guide explains the key specifications, form factors, and decision points for...
Electric Cello: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying an electric cello rewards a clear brief. This guide covers every practical consideration — pickup type, electronics, string count, manufacturer differences and total setup cost.
Guitar Pickups Single Coil: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Selecting single-coil guitar pickups requires understanding output levels, magnet types, and construction quality. This guide helps you upgrade confidently.
Midi Foot Controller: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The right MIDI foot controller depends on your setup and how you perform — this guide cuts through the options so you know what to buy and what to spend.
Cajon: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The differences between a budget cajon and a quality one are real and worth understanding. This guide covers what to look for in tapa, snares and body construction at each price.
Gibson Hummingbird for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Iconic and beginner-friendly aren't automatically the same thing. Here's the honest version of whether this is a sensible first guitar.
Krk: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A practical checklist for buying KRK monitors: room size first, the right product range, matched pairs, and what DSP will and won't fix.
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Epiphone
Accessible guitars with classic styling, covering electrics, acoustics and semi-hollows for players at every level.
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Epiphone Les Paul
Classic single-cut electrics with thick tone, long sustain and strong appeal for rock, blues and lead players.
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ESP
High-performance electric guitars with fast playability, strong output and a bold look suited to rock and metal.
Fender
Fender guitars and related instruments trusted for classic design, tone and versatility.
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Fender Stratocaster
The fender stratocaster is a versatile electric guitar known for bright tones, comfort and wide genre appeal.
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Fender Telecaster
The fender telecaster delivers bright, punchy electric guitar tone with dependable playability for stage and studio use.
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Kids Guitar
Scaled-down guitars for younger players, with comfortable sizes that make learning easier and more enjoyable.
Les Paul
Iconic solid-body electrics known for sustain, thick tone and a classic rock and blues feel.
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