Floyd Rose
Everything published on Viyolens under Floyd Rose — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
A Guide to Dean Ml Guitar
The Dean ML's jagged V shape is one of metal's most recognisable guitars. Here's what it's actually made of, and where it fits if you're weighing one up.
Dean Ml Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Fixed bridge or Floyd Rose, import or USA-built — here's exactly what to check before you buy a Dean ML guitar, new or secondhand.
Esp Guitars Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Say ESP and most guitarists think metal, but there's more under the badge than pointy headstocks. Here's the honest, no-hype rundown.
Dean Guitar Company: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The looks grab you first, but the real decision starts once you get past them. Here's what actually matters when buying a Dean.
Esp Guitars: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Too many letters, too many series names. Here's the ESP range explained story by story, working out what actually matters for how you play.
Schecter Explained: Features, Types and Tips
From vintage-flavoured Traditional models to nine-string multiscale monsters, Schecter guitars cover far more ground than their metal reputation suggests. Here is what actually separates one from anot...
Common Esp Guitars Mistakes to Avoid
None of these mistakes are stupid, they're just easy to make when you're excited about a new guitar. Here's how to avoid all nine.
Common Schecter Mistakes to Avoid
None of these mistakes are stupid on their own — they just come from chasing the wrong detail first. Here's every common Schecter buying mistake, and how to sidestep it.
The Best Dean Ml Guitars for the Money
Entry-level, mid-tier or USA-built — here's which tier of Dean ML guitar actually suits your playing and your budget, without the invented product tests.
Common Dean Guitar Company Mistakes to Avoid
The shapes are so striking that people stop thinking about anything else. Here are the mistakes I see most often, and how to avoid them.
Common Dean Ml Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
The V shape and locking hardware create specific ways to get a Dean ML guitar wrong. Here are the mistakes I see most often, and how to sidestep them.
Schecter: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Forget the series names for a minute. Here's what actually matters when you're buying Schecter guitars: tuning, pickups, bridge and how to read the model suffix.
