Electric Guitars
Everything published on Viyolens under Electric Guitars — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Harley Benton: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A bargain and a headache, potentially in the same guitar. Here's how to shop the range properly and avoid the common regrets.
Yamaha Guitar Company for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Standing in a shop feeling out of your depth? Here's what I'd tell a friend picking their very first guitar, Yamaha or otherwise.
Common Epiphone Les Paul Mistakes to Avoid
Most frustration with these guitars traces back to a handful of avoidable errors. Here's what to watch for and how to fix each one.
Harley Benton for Beginners: A Complete Guide
One sensible first decision, not the whole catalogue. A patient, step-by-step guide to buying your first Harley Benton.
Epiphone Les Paul Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Mahogany body, set neck, humbuckers and a lot of history: here's what actually makes an Epiphone Les Paul tick, and the main types to know.
The Best Harley Bentons for the Money
Skip the flashiest spec sheet. Here's which range actually suits your playing, from Progressive metal necks to straightforward gig-ready basses.
Yamaha Guitar Company Explained: Features, Types and Tips
From a battered youth-club FG to the latest Revstar, the Yamaha Guitar Company has quietly shaped how millions of us learned to play. Here's the story, and the guitars, in plain terms.
Yamaha Guitar Company: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The catalogue is huge, but the decision doesn't have to be. Here's a straight, practical walk through the choices that actually matter before you buy.
Harley Benton Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Thomann's house brand, explained plainly: how the pricing works, what the main model families are, and where the real value sits.
The Best Epiphone Les Pauls for the Money
Not one crowned champion, but the right pick for your budget and style. Here's how the Epiphone Les Paul tiers actually compare on value.
Epiphone Les Paul for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Worried an Epiphone Les Paul is too much guitar to start on? Here's honest, encouraging advice on the right version and what to learn first.
Common Harley Benton Mistakes to Avoid
None of these are exotic mistakes. They're just easy to miss when a listing looks this good on paper.
Epiphone Les Paul: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A no-nonsense checklist for buying an Epiphone Les Paul: what specs actually matter, and how to avoid the common pitfalls.
