Buying Guide
Everything published on Viyolens under Buying Guide — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Best Rekordbox for the Money
There's no single best rekordbox plan — here's which tier earns its keep for beginners, mobile DJs, bedroom producers and touring pros.
Fender Blues Jr Amp: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The Fender Blues Jr amp is legendary for tone. Discover whether 15 watts is right for you, how to evaluate tube condition on used models, and avoid costly buying mistakes.
Field Recorder: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A practical guide to buying a field recorder at every price point — what you get at entry level, what changes as you spend more, and what actually matters.
Hidersine Violin: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Selecting a Hidersine violin requires understanding their product range and matching instruments to your skill level. This guide covers practical specifications, value assessment, and how to make info...
Guitar Locking Nuts: A Complete Buyer's Guide
If you use your whammy bar aggressively or require tuning stability during heavy performance, a guitar locking nut prevents string slippage at the headstock. This buying guide covers everything you ne...
Common Stereo Amplifier Mistakes to Avoid
Most amplifier buying errors come down to the same handful of misconceptions about watts, impedance and what amplifier class actually means. Here is what to watch out for.
Sigma Acoustic Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a Sigma acoustic guitar starts with shape and top construction — two choices that determine everything else, from tone to price to long-term satisfaction.
Taylor 12 String: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a Taylor 12-string requires understanding how they differ from 6-strings and what to verify before committing to this significant investment.
Istanbul Agop Cymbals: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Istanbul Agop cymbals are excellent — but they have a specific character and some series suit specific styles far better than others. This guide tells you which to buy and why.
Corner Bass Traps: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The market is full of products marketed as bass traps that barely touch the frequencies causing your room problems. Here's how to buy corner bass traps that actually work.
Word Clock: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A dedicated word clock unit is genuinely useful in complex multi-device systems — but many studios do not need one. This guide helps you work out whether to buy, and what to look for if you do.
The Complete Guide to Left Handed Gibson
Left-handed Gibson guitars deliver authentic tone and professional craftsmanship for southpaw players. Explore Gibson's complete range of left-handed models, from legendary Les Pauls to stunning acous...
Ibanez Nylon String Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right Ibanez nylon string guitar requires understanding their model range, assessing wood quality and construction, and evaluating individual instruments for playability and tone. This gu...
Piano Keys Light Up: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Illuminated piano keys enhance learning through visual guidance and feedback. This comprehensive guide helps you evaluate pianos with keys that light up and select one matching your needs and budget.
Limiter Plugin: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right limiter plugin means understanding lookahead, release modes, and metering. Learn what specs matter and which price tier suits your needs.
Gretsch Bass: A Complete Buyer's Guide
You've decided a Gretsch bass is what you want. Now comes the critical part: choosing the right model, understanding what makes a Gretsch bass worth the investment, and knowing what pitfalls to avoid...
Sony Ps-lx310bt: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Easy and right for you aren't the same thing. Here's what actually matters before buying a Sony PS-LX310BT, from listening setup to ongoing costs.
Travel Electric Bass Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Travel electric bass guitars offer portability without sacrificing playability. This guide helps you evaluate compact basses and select one matching your travel and playing requirements.
Record Cleaning Machines: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buy for the collection you actually have, not the one you imagine having one day. Here's the honest, unhurried guide to choosing well.
Epiphone Left Handed: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Expert guide to purchasing a left-handed Epiphone guitar, covering model availability, price tiers, specifications, inspection criteria, and value assessment.
Bass Strap: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Finding the right bass strap balances comfort, durability and functionality. This guide covers the practical specs and features that matter when you're shopping for a new bass strap.
Harmony Company Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying Harmony Company guitars requires understanding three distinct eras: vintage collectibles, later production, and modern reissues. Each has different value propositions and considerations.
Iron Gear Guitar Pickups: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Comprehensive guide to buying Iron Gear pickups. Learn specs, compare models, match to your guitar style, and upgrade confidently.
Amplifier Behringer: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a Behringer amplifier doesn't have to be complicated. This buying guide covers wattage, speaker size, effects and price tiers so you can pick the perfect amp for your venue and budget.
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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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