Guitar Accessories
Everything published on Viyolens under Guitar Accessories — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Complete Guide to Acoustic Guitar Case Hard
An acoustic guitar case hard protects your instrument from damage and environmental hazards. Learn about hard case types, dimensions, and how to maintain your acoustic guitar case hard.
Thumb Picks: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A thumb pick that doesn't fit is useless, and the sizing isn't standardised across brands. This guide cuts through the confusion so you buy the right thumb pick first time.
Common Amp Head Mistakes to Avoid
There are costly mistakes that players make with amp heads — from running without a cabinet to ignoring impedance. This guide covers the most avoidable errors and how to prevent them.
Strap Lock Straps for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Strap lock straps keep your guitar secure during performance. Beginner's guide to choosing, installing, and using strap locks for peace of mind.
Common Guitar Wall Mount Mistakes to Avoid
Almost every guitar-off-the-wall horror story comes down to one of these completely avoidable mistakes.
The Complete Guide to Guitar Wall Racks
Guitar wall racks provide secure storage and attractive display for your instruments, transforming guitars into inspiring room features whilst keeping them safely mounted.
The Best Volume Pedals for the Money
From entry-level plastic rockers to touring-grade direct-drive units, these are the models that deliver the best balance of performance and value at each price point.
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.
Guitar Stand: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a guitar stand is simple once you know what to look for. This buyer's guide covers the key questions — finish type, use case, stability and price — so you don't regret your choice.
String Winder: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Selecting the right string winder saves time and prevents damage to your tuning pegs. This guide covers mechanism types, adapter compatibility, and features that matter when choosing a string winder.
Everything You Need to Know About Hang Guitar on Wall
Curious how a guitar can safely hang by its headstock? Here's the engineering behind a guitar wall hanger, the hanger types worth knowing, and what to watch for once it's up.
Common Thumb Picks Mistakes to Avoid
Most thumb pick frustrations come from a handful of specific, fixable errors. Here are the seven most common mistakes — and what to do about each one.
Common Mxr Pedal Mistakes to Avoid
MXR pedals are reliable, but players regularly make avoidable mistakes when buying and using them. This guide covers the most common errors and how to prevent them.
Mxr Pedal: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying an MXR pedal means knowing which effect you need and what differentiates the models. This guide covers price tiers, new vs used and how to match the right pedal to your style.
How to Set Up and Use Guitar Polish
Applying polish to your guitar's finish correctly takes only a few minutes — this guide covers the preparation, application and buffing technique to get it right.
Everything You Need to Know About Guitar Capo Classical
Capos allow classical guitarists to transpose songs to different keys. This guide covers types, selection, and proper technique for classical guitar capos.
Common Guitar Stand Mistakes to Avoid
Guitar stands are simple — but players still manage to damage instruments, tip guitars over, and create problems that were entirely avoidable. Here are the most common mistakes and how to sidestep the...
Common Guitar Picks Mistakes to Avoid
Guitar pick mistakes are genuinely common, genuinely fixable, and genuinely affecting how people play without them realising it. Here are the errors that come up most often.
The Complete Guide to Strap Lock Straps
Strap lock straps prevent your guitar falling off during performance. Understand different strap lock systems, installation and why they're essential for touring musicians.
The Complete Guide to Cool Plectrums
Cool plectrums combine distinctive design, superior materials, and thoughtful ergonomics to enhance your playing. From wooden picks to exotic materials, explore how the right plectrum transforms your...
Prs Strap: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Selecting the right PRS strap requires understanding material quality, comfort features, and durability factors. This buying guide helps you choose confidently.
Common E Bow Mistakes to Avoid
Small, quiet mistakes rather than dramatic ones. Each is easily corrected once named.
Wooden Guitar Stand: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a wooden guitar stand requires understanding wood species, construction methods, stability, and aesthetic appeal. This guide helps you select a stand that combines beauty with function and du...
Wera Guitar Tool Kit: A Complete Guide
A good guitar tool kit contains everything you need for basic maintenance and minor repairs. We cover essential tools, specialised options, and how to build your collection.
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Amp Head
Amp heads offer flexible power and tone, letting players pair the same amplifier section with different cabinets.
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Google Tuner
google tuner is a convenient search term for musicians wanting a quick online way to tune instruments at home or in rehe...
Guitar Tuners
Reliable tuning hardware for acoustic, electric and bass guitars, with options for upgrades, replacements and classic re...
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Guitar Wall Mount
A guitar wall mount offers secure, space-saving storage for acoustic, electric and bass guitars in homes and studios.
Mxr Pedal
An MXR pedal gives guitarists and bassists dependable effects in a compact, easy-to-use format.
Pedal Power Supply
Pedal power supplies provide reliable, tidy and quiet energy for guitar and bass effects boards of any size.
String Cleaner
Maintenance product for removing rosin and grime, helping strings stay clean and responsive.
Volume Pedal
Volume pedals give musicians hands-free control of level for swells, balance and expressive performance.
