Dreadnought Guitar
Everything published on Viyolens under Dreadnought Guitar — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Yamaha Fg830: A Complete Buyer's Guide
No sales pitch, just what to check. Here's the honest buyer's guide to the Yamaha FG830, from finish options to what a used one should look like.
Gibson J45 for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Is a Gibson J-45 too much guitar for a beginner? Here's an honest look at comfort, care and budget before you spend the money.
Gibson J45: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Everything to check before buying a Gibson J-45, new or vintage — the specs that matter, the era that changes the feel, and the pitfalls worth avoiding.
The Best Gibson J45s for the Money
Standard, special finish, Century 12-Fret or vintage — here's how I'd spend my own money across the Gibson J-45 range, and why.
Yamaha Fg830 Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A solid spruce top, scalloped bracing and a classic dreadnought voice — here's what's actually inside the Yamaha FG830, and where it fits Yamaha's FG range.
Yamaha F310 Explained: Features, Types and Tips
What the Yamaha F310 actually is, what those spec-sheet numbers mean for how it plays, the finishes it's sold in, and a few honest tips for looking after one.
The Ultimate Guide to Gibson J45
Since 1942 the Gibson J-45 has been the round-shoulder dreadnought songwriters reach for. Here's where it came from and why it still sounds the way it does.
