Buying Guide
Everything published on Viyolens under Buying Guide — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Bass Effects Pedals: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying effects for bass requires understanding how low frequencies interact with each type of pedal. Here is what to look for, what to spend, and what to avoid.
The Best Dulcimers for the Money
There's no single best dulcimer, only the right tier for the player you are now. Here's how to find yours.
Active Pickup Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying an active pickup guitar requires understanding how they differ from passive designs, battery requirements, and real-world implications.
7 Inch Vinyl Storage: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Complete guide to choosing 7 inch vinyl storage. Learn about capacity, protection features, environmental considerations, and avoid common mistakes.
Electro Harmonix Pedal: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing an Electro Harmonix pedal requires understanding specs, price tiers, and your actual needs. This buying guide compares models and helps you avoid common purchasing mistakes.
Ibanez Guitar Les Paul: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The Ibanez guitar Les Paul offers classic silhouette and humbucking tone at a fraction of Gibson's cost. Whether it's worth buying depends on accepting compromise as part of the bargain.
Vinyl Record Storage Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Fifty LPs can weigh around thirty pounds, and every one is vulnerable to warping and damage if it's stored carelessly. Here's how to get it right.
The Best Melodicas for the Money
There's no single best melodica — only the best one for your category. Here's how the field breaks down by classroom, studio, tone and skill level.
Presonus: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Interfaces, mixers or monitors — here's exactly what to check before you buy any PreSonus gear, and where the Fender rebrand catches buyers out.
Telecaster Bass Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A Telecaster bass guitar delivers distinctive punchy tone for punk and indie. Learn which models suit different budgets and experience levels.
Bass Guitar Jackson: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Jackson bass guitars span entry-level to professional models. This guide compares series, specs, and value across different price tiers.
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 Best Looper Apps for the Money
The 'best' looper app depends entirely on which job you're throwing money at. Here's an honest, tier-by-tier breakdown of where your money is well spent.
Cleaning Frets On Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Finding the right fret cleaner doesn't have to be complicated. This buying guide helps you choose exactly what you need, from budget-friendly options to premium products, with practical advice on spec...
Universal Audio Company: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying into Universal Audio means choosing an ecosystem, not just an interface — here's how to work out what you actually need.
Common Gibson Lp Custom Mistakes to Avoid
A Black Beauty makes people's usual good sense go quiet for a moment. Here's how to avoid the avoidable slip-ups before they cost you.
Pickup Fender: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Upgrading to new Fender pickups? This buying guide covers magnet types, output levels, price tiers, and what to check before you purchase.
Pocket Operator: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right Pocket Operator comes down to what you want to make. Here's a practical breakdown of every model so you can pick the one that fits your workflow.
A Guide to Audio Technica Headphones
From the closed-back M-Series to the new open-back R-Series, here's what Audio-Technica actually makes — and which pair suits which job.
Guitar Cabinet: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Gretsch Falcon Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Different generations use different pickups, bracing and tailpieces — and those differences genuinely change how it plays. Here's what to check.
Pirate Studio: A Complete Buyer's Guide
There's no manager to guide you through the options, so the decisions land on you. Here's exactly what to check before you book a session.
Adam Audio T7v: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The T7V is a clear recommendation in its price bracket, but getting the most from it depends on where you put it and how you connect it. Here is what to know.
Autotune: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Free, bundled or a dedicated standalone plugin? Here's how to work out which autotune purchase actually fits how you record.
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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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