Floyd Rose
Everything published on Viyolens under Floyd Rose — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
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.
Evh Explained: Features, Types and Tips
EVH guitars trace every design choice back to one player's demands — here's how the Wolfgang, Striped, 5150 and Frankenstein families actually differ.
Common Floyd Rose Mistakes to Avoid
It's almost never the hardware's fault. The same handful of avoidable mistakes cause most of the tuning grief people blame on a Floyd Rose.
Guitar Bridge: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Get the measurements wrong on a guitar bridge and it simply won't fit. Here's what actually matters before you buy one.
Jackson Flying V Guitar Explained: Features, Types and Tips
There isn't one Jackson V — there's a whole lineage of sharp, aggressive shapes. Here's how to actually tell them apart.
Charvel Guitars: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Charvel guitars cover a lot of ground. Here's how to actually narrow one down, from body shape right through to bridge and pickup choice.
Schecter Guitars: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The honest, no-fluff version of what actually matters when you're buying Schecter guitars, gear geek to gear geek.
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...
Jackson Electric Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The model range is more structured than it looks from the outside. Understanding which tier suits your budget and what each model actually does makes the choice straightforward.
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.
Superstrat for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The superstrat is more beginner-friendly than it looks — once you understand the Floyd Rose and the pickup layout, everything else follows naturally.
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.
Floyd Rose for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Nobody warns you clearly enough about how different restringing feels the first time. Here's what you actually need to know as a beginner.
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.
The Complete Guide to Guitar Locking Nuts
Guitar locking nuts physically secure strings at the headstock, preventing tuning drift even during aggressive playing or tremolo bar use. They're practical upgrades that ensure your guitar stays perf...
The Best Jackson Flying V Guitars for the Money
No sales pitch, just the honest tier-by-tier version of which Jackson V actually suits you and your budget.
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Charvel Guitars
Sleek, fast-playing electric guitars for musicians who want modern feel, strong access and versatile performance.
ESP Guitars
ESP guitars for players seeking modern design, powerful tone and reliable stage performance.
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Floyd Rose
The floyd rose is a locking tremolo system that supports dramatic pitch effects while helping keep guitars in tune.
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Guitar Bridge
The guitar bridge supports the strings, affecting tuning stability, intonation, sustain and overall playability.
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Jackson Electric Guitar
Aggressive, performance-led electrics with fast necks, striking shapes and a strong reputation in rock and metal.
Schecter
Schecter guitars combine modern styling, strong playability and versatile performance for rock, metal and gigging musici...
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Schecter Guitars
Schecter guitars are modern, gig-ready instruments with strong hardware, contemporary styling and broad appeal to rock p...
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Superstrat
A superstrat is a fast, modern electric guitar built for lead work, high gain and expressive tremolo use.