Epiphone
Everything published on Viyolens under Epiphone — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Gibson Garage London for Beginners: A Complete Guide
You don't need to know a Tune-o-matic from a tailpiece. Here's how to enjoy your first visit without any of the pressure.
The Best Gibson Es 335s for the Money
There's no single “best” option here — just the tier that genuinely matches your budget, your playing, and how much of the story matters to you.
The Best Gibson Les Paul Standards for the Money
No invented rankings, just an honest steer through the real choices — vintage feel, modern speed, the looks, and a genuinely respectable budget alternative.
Electric Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying an electric guitar involves several key decisions. Here are the most important choices and specific model recommendations at each budget level.
Epiphone for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A setup, an understanding of the pickup selector and sensible amp settings are the three foundations of a good start — this guide covers all three for new players.
The Complete Guide to Epiphone Semi Acoustic Guitars
Epiphone semi-acoustic guitars deliver warm resonance and electric versatility, making them ideal for jazz, blues and any genre seeking vintage character.
Double Neck Epiphone: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Epiphone double-neck guitars are visually impressive and practically useful when chosen wisely. This buyer's guide covers models, specifications, playability concerns, and whether a double-neck is rig...
The Complete Guide to Junior Sg
The Epiphone Junior SG brings authentic SG character, genuine playability and rock credibility to a price point that respects your budget. Perfect for beginners and experienced players alike.
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.
Flying V: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Benjamin breaks down exactly what to check before buying a Flying V, whatever budget or category you're actually shopping in.
Gibson Garage London: A Complete Buyer's Guide
With 300-plus guitars on the wall, the trick is comparing the right ones — here's how to leave with the guitar that actually suits you.
Les Paul Junior Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A single P-90 and a wraparound bridge — the Les Paul Junior was designed as a budget instrument and ended up being one of the most direct-sounding guitars Gibson ever made.
Les Paul: A Complete Buyer's Guide
From budget tiers to fretwork checks, here is the plain-spoken guide to buying a Les Paul without making expensive mistakes.
Epiphone Hollow Body for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Hollow body guitars feel different and sound warmer than solid-body models. This guide walks you through feedback, setup, and first-week playing so you can enjoy your Epiphone hollow body.
Flying V Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Charlotte tells the odd, brilliant story behind the Flying V's shape — from Gibson's 1958 flop to blues and metal icon — and breaks down what actually makes one.
The Best Gibson Bass Guitars for the Money
The Thunderbird is the strongest current production value; the SG Short Scale serves specialist needs; Epiphone provides the shape at lower cost. Here is how the tiers compare.
The Best Les Pauls for the Money
Where does the real Les Paul value sit? A tier-by-tier breakdown from Epiphone entry-level through to Gibson Custom Shop, so you can spend wisely.
Everything You Need to Know About Epiphone Double Neck Guitar
Double-neck Epiphone guitars offer unique sonic possibilities by combining six-string and twelve-string necks. This guide explores their practical uses, challenges, and helps you assess if a double-ne...
The Best Gibson Les Pauls for the Money
Not every Les Paul is equal value. Here's an honest look at which models deliver the most for your money, from £300 Epiphones to £5,000 Custom Shop reissues.
Common Epiphone Mistakes to Avoid
Most playability problems on a budget guitar come down to four correctable issues — setup, strings, neck relief and gain setting. Here is how to address each one.
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.
The Complete Guide to Epiphone Les Paul Junior
The Epiphone Les Paul Junior brings the legendary Les Paul design within reach of affordable electric guitar shopping. Discover its distinctive warm tone, heritage and why it's an excellent choice for...
Les Paul for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A Les Paul is one of the best electric guitars a beginner can choose — here is how to get started, get it set up, and start making it sound great.
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Electric Guitar
A versatile amplified instrument for rhythm, lead and genre-spanning performance, from clean tones to high-gain sounds.
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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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Flying V
The flying v is a striking electric guitar shape known for powerful tone, strong stage presence and rock appeal.
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Gibson Explorer
The gibson explorer combines bold styling with powerful electric tone for rock and metal players.
Gibson Garage London
Gibson Garage London is a dedicated destination for exploring Gibson guitars and connecting with the brand in the UK.
Gibson Guitars
Gibson guitars combine iconic design, strong tone and premium build quality for players, collectors and recording musici...
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Gibson Les Paul
The Gibson Les Paul is a legendary electric guitar known for sustain, power and classic rock-ready tone.
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Les Paul
Iconic solid-body electrics known for sustain, thick tone and a classic rock and blues feel.
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