First Guitar
Everything published on Viyolens under First Guitar — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Dean Guitar Company for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Loving the shape is a fine reason to start. Here's what genuinely matters when a Dean is your very first guitar.
Gibson Hummingbird for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Iconic and beginner-friendly aren't automatically the same thing. Here's the honest version of whether this is a sensible first guitar.
Yamaha Acoustic Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Choosing your first Yamaha acoustic guitar doesn't have to be overwhelming. This guide walks through what matters and gives you the confidence to take that first step.
Gibson Les Paul Standard for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Heavy, expensive, and not the obvious first guitar for everyone — here's the honest answer on whether it's the right place for a beginner to start.
Fender Jazzmaster for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A Fender Jazzmaster is a warm, characterful guitar to start on, not a difficult one. Here's a gentle guide through the controls and early worries.
Left Handed Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting left-handed means narrower choices but no compromise on quality or success. Pick a comfortable instrument, get it set up properly, find good instruction, and stick with 15 minutes a day. Hund...
Luna Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Luna Guitars are handmade acoustic instruments designed for beginners. Beautiful, comfortable to play, and inspiring to pick up — an excellent first acoustic guitar.
Tanglewood Acoustic Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
You don't need to understand every spec to start well. Here's the simple, honest way into your first Tanglewood acoustic guitar.
Epiphone Studio Les Paul for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The Epiphone Studio Les Paul delivers iconic Les Paul character at beginner-friendly prices. This guide explains why it's an excellent first guitar and what you need to know before buying.
Chapman Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Built by someone who taught guitar for years before he designed one, a Chapman guitar is a genuinely sensible first proper instrument.
Washburn Guitars for Beginners: A Complete Guide
140 years of history and a dozen unfamiliar model names. Here's the gentle, honest starting point for total beginners.
Active Pickup Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Active pickup guitars aren't necessary for beginners, but they offer clarity and tonal stability. This guide explains what active pickups do and helps you decide whether they suit your learning style.
Guitar Stand for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A guitar stand is one of the first bits of kit worth getting as a beginner — it keeps your instrument safe and, more importantly, keeps it in sight so you actually play more.
Yamaha Pacifica for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A genuinely sensible first electric guitar, not a compromise. Here's everything explained gently, one idea at a time.
Squier Mustang for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The Squier Mustang is the ideal starter electric guitar. This guide walks you through those crucial first days, helps you avoid common beginner pitfalls, and shows you why this guitar won't hold you b...
Ltd Electric Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting guitar can feel intimidating, but an LTD electric guitar is genuinely welcoming for beginners. This guide walks you through practical first steps without overthinking it.
Martin and Taylor for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Standing in front of a wall of guitars, torn between Martin and Taylor? Here's a calm, encouraging way to choose your first one.
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.
Les Paul Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A Les Paul can be a brilliant first guitar—warm tone, solid build, and encouraging sustain. Here's what beginners actually need to know about weight, cost, and getting started.
Epiphone Es 335 for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Nothing about this guitar should feel intimidating once we've talked through what it actually is. Let's take it gently.
Evh for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A gentle, reassuring introduction to EVH guitars for anyone newer to guitar who doesn't yet play like Eddie Van Halen.
Guitar Pink for Beginners: A Complete Guide
If a pink guitar is what's actually getting you excited to play, that's a genuinely good reason to start here — here's what you need to know first.
Guitars Market for Beginners: A Complete Guide
You don't need to understand the whole guitars market to start — just one properly set-up guitar and a reason to pick it up again tomorrow.
Peavey Evh Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Peavey EVH guitars are beginner-friendly despite their professional reputation. Understand the design and how to start playing rock.
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Epiphone Les Paul
Classic single-cut electrics with thick tone, long sustain and strong appeal for rock, blues and lead players.
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Fender
Fender guitars and related instruments trusted for classic design, tone and versatility.
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Fender Jazzmaster
Fender Jazzmaster guitars for expressive tone, offset comfort and versatile playing.
Ibanez Guitars
A wide-ranging guitar brand known for playable, modern instruments across beginner, intermediate and professional levels...
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Left Handed Guitar
Mirror-image instruments designed for left-handed players across acoustic, electric, bass and specialist styles.
Yamaha Acoustic Guitar
Yamaha acoustic guitar models are known for reliable build quality, balanced tone and excellent value.
Yamaha Pacifica
The Yamaha Pacifica is a versatile electric guitar range known for comfort, value and flexible tones.
Yamaha Revstar
The Yamaha Revstar is a distinctive modern electric guitar with strong style, comfort and versatile tone.
