E9 Tuning
Everything published on Viyolens under E9 Tuning — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Steel Pedal: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a tuning system, checking the changer mechanism, budgeting for a volume pedal — here's exactly what to check before buying a steel pedal guitar.
The Best Steel Pedals for the Money
Learner single-neck, extended single-neck, or double-neck — here's which tier of steel pedal guitar actually matches where you are as a player.
Pedal Steel Guitar: A Complete Guide
No frets, foot pedals and a steel bar — here's what actually defines this instrument and where its famous sound came from.
Common Pedal Steel Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
The mistakes I've watched enthusiastic new players make over and over, and the simple fix for each one.
The Ultimate Guide to Steel Pedals
Part slide guitar, part mechanical linkage system — here's what a steel pedal guitar actually is, how it works, and where its crying sound came from.
Steel Pedal for Beginners: A Complete Guide
It doesn't look like it should make that sound. Here's an honest, encouraging beginner's guide to learning the steel pedal guitar, one small step at a time.
Common Steel Pedal Mistakes to Avoid
Because a steel pedal guitar is mechanically unlike anything else, it creates its own specific pitfalls. Here are the ones I see most often.
Pedal Steel Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Intimidating to look at, genuinely learnable in practice — here's the honest, step-by-step guide to starting out.
Pedal Steel Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A mechanically complex, custom-built instrument deserves a slower buying process — here's exactly what to check first.
