Buying Guide
Everything published on Viyolens under Buying Guide — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Gibson Hummingbird: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Six decades of vintage variation plus a current range from budget Epiphone to Custom Shop. Here's how to actually narrow that down to the right one.
The Best Tubular Bells for the Money
There's no single best set — there's a right tier for your setting. Here's how to match compact, mid-tier, concert-grade, used or digital to the job.
The Best Les Pauls for the Money
Where does the real Les Paul value sit? A tier-by-tier breakdown from Epiphone entry-level through to Gibson Custom Shop, so you can spend wisely.
Valhalla Reverb: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Six Valhalla plugins, one decision — here's exactly which Valhalla Reverb to buy first, and which to leave until you actually need them.
Ernie Ball Strings: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Gauge charts are one thing — knowing which set actually suits your instrument and playing style is another. Here's the practical version, no jargon.
Gretsch Falcon: A Complete Buyer's Guide
An honest buying guide to the Falcon range — no sales patter, just what actually matters before you spend the money.
Soundproof Panels: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Before you spend a penny on soundproof panels, make sure you're solving the right problem. Here's how to choose material, thickness and quantity properly.
Everything You Need to Know About Epiphone Double Neck Guitar
Double-neck Epiphone guitars offer unique sonic possibilities by combining six-string and twelve-string necks. This guide explores their practical uses, challenges, and helps you assess if a double-ne...
Electric Bass Gig Bag: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying the wrong electric bass gig bag means your bass arrives damaged or you're exhausted carrying it. This guide shows exactly what to look for and how to find the right bag.
Pioneer 2 Channel Mixer: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Pioneer 2 channel mixers set industry standards in professional DJ equipment. This buyer's guide covers mixer types, key specifications, and factors for selecting Pioneer 2 channel mixers.
Piccolo Instrument: A Complete Buyer's Guide
What actually matters before buying a piccolo, from register response to repair support most players forget to ask about.
Electronic Bow For Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
An electronic bow for guitar opens unique sonic possibilities for experimental and classical players. This guide covers buying considerations, compatibility, and what to evaluate when choosing your el...
Boost Pedal: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Complete guide to choosing a boost pedal. Learn about boost types, key specifications, signal chain placement, and recommendations for every budget.
Behringer Synth: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Forget the history lesson — here's how to work out which Behringer synth actually fits what you want to play, and what the spec sheet won't tell you.
Slate Digital: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The catalogue is huge and the marketing is convincing — here's how to actually work out if a Slate Digital subscription is worth it for you.
Bass Wah: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right bass wah pedal means knowing what to listen for beyond price. This buying guide covers the specs that matter, the price tiers, and the mistakes that cost money.
Behringer Synthesizer: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Forget which vintage legend it resembles. Here is the real checklist for buying a Behringer synthesizer — voices, connectivity, build quality and firmware.
Pmt Music: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Discover how to make the best purchasing decisions when buying from PMT Music. This guide covers their range, pricing strategy, returns, and buying tips.
The Best Electric Cellos for the Money
Yamaha and NS Design dominate the professional electric cello market, and choosing between them is largely a matter of use case. This round-up maps the field by what each instrument does best.
Bass Clarinet Clarinets: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Range, materials, keywork and reeds — here's what genuinely matters before buying a bass clarinet, and what to check on a used one.
Behringer Wing: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Three Wing models, one big decision. Here's a practical, no-nonsense rundown of what to check before you buy a Behringer Wing.
Novation Circuit Tracks: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A practical buyer's guide to the Novation Circuit Tracks — whether it matches your workflow, how it compares to alternatives, and what the true cost of a complete setup is.
Oud Instrument: A Complete Buyer's Guide
What actually matters when choosing an oud, from body construction and bridge placement to the tradition it's genuinely built for.
Adam Monitors: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Adam monitors are premium studio speakers trusted by professionals. But the range is broad and prices are significant. This buying guide cuts through the jargon to help you pick the right pair for you...
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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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