Epiphone
Everything published on Viyolens under Epiphone — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Gibson Explorer for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A step-by-step look at whether this distinctive shape actually makes sense as a first proper electric guitar.
Gibson Guitars for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The first time I picked up a proper Gibson, I felt like I might break it just by looking at it wrong. Here's the genuinely simple way to get started.
Common Gibson Explorer Mistakes to Avoid
The genuinely avoidable mistakes that trip up new owners, from neck-dive to buying on badge alone.
Gibson Explorer Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The angular body, the hockey-stick headstock, and what's genuinely under the hood of a Gibson Explorer.
The Best Gibson Explorers for the Money
Entry-level Epiphone, historic reissues, Gibson USA and specialist variants: which price tier actually suits you.
Gibson Explorer: A Complete Buyer's Guide
What to actually check before buying a Gibson Explorer, from used-guitar red flags to Gibson versus Epiphone.
The Best Gibson Guitars for the Money
Best for the money is a different question from best guitar. Here's how the real Gibson tiers stack up, and where an Epiphone genuinely wins.
