Guitar Buying Guide
Everything published on Viyolens under Guitar Buying Guide — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Complete Guide to Fender Telecaster Modern Player
Discover the Fender Telecaster Modern Player: authentic Telecaster character at mid-range pricing. Learn about build, tone and why it's great value.
The Best Corts for the Money
Grouped by what you're actually going to play, not stuffed with every model in the catalogue — the picks that genuinely earn their keep.
Fender Classic Series 70S: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Fender Classic Series '70s guitars deliver authentic 1970s character at prices lower than vintage originals. This buying guide explains which models suit your needs and how to evaluate these period-co...
Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Majesty Electric Guitar: A Complete Guide
Music Man electric guitars represent the pinnacle of American-made instrument craftsmanship, delivering innovative design, superior build quality and distinctive tone that appeals to discerning profes...
The Best Frets for the Money
There's no single 'best' fret for everyone. Here's an honest, tier-by-tier breakdown of where your money is genuinely well spent.
The Complete Guide to Fender Semi Acoustic Guitars
Fender semi-acoustic guitars deliver warm resonance without feedback issues. Ideal for jazz, blues, rock, and soul musicians seeking natural acoustic tone.
Classical Electric Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a classical electric guitar requires understanding hybrid instrument characteristics. Learn what distinguishes quality models and how to avoid costly purchasing mistakes.
The Ultimate Guide to Left Handed Guitar
A left-handed guitar reverses more than just the body—it's engineered from the nut to the bracing for players who hold it backwards. Understanding those structural differences is the first step to fin...
Player Telecaster: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Considering a Player Telecaster? This buying guide covers essential inspections, specifications, pricing, and common mistakes to help you make the right purchase decision.
Eastman Guitars: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Eastman guitars balance affordability with quality craftsmanship, making them an excellent choice for players upgrading from budget instruments.
The Complete Guide to Good Starter Bass Guitar
Good starter bass guitars introduce aspiring players to bass fundamentals with affordable, playable instruments supporting years of musical development without frustrating technical limitations.
Single Cut Guitar: A Complete Guide
A single cut guitar combines warm, resonant tone with moderate upper-fret access. From Gibson Les Pauls to modern boutique builds, discover what makes this iconic design beloved by blues, rock and jaz...
Esp 7 String: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Discover what matters when buying an ESP 7-string guitar. This buying guide covers specs, playability, common pitfalls, and price tiers to help you make the right choice.
The Ultimate Guide to Evh Guitars
EVH guitars exist because one guitarist got tired of asking other companies to build what he wanted. Here's how Eddie Van Halen's design became a production line.
Jazzmaster for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting with a Jazzmaster is unconventional—most beginners should start with a Stratocaster or Telecaster. But if you're drawn to offset guitars and alternative music, this guide helps you start lear...
The Complete Guide to Fender Telecaster Black
The Fender Telecaster Black has become one of the most recognisable guitars in popular music. This iconic instrument combines professional versatility with understated elegance, making it a trusted ch...
The Complete Guide to Cordoba Nylon String Guitar
Cordoba nylon string guitars blend traditional craftsmanship with modern precision, offering excellent tone and playability for classical and flamenco musicians.
The Complete Guide to Telecaster Baritone
The Telecaster Baritone brings deeper, richer tones to the iconic Fender design through an extended 27.7-inch scale length, making it ideal for alternative, indie, and metal players seeking greater re...
Tc Play Acoustic: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The TC Play acoustic offers affordable quality for beginners and intermediate players. Understanding its specifications and realistic value helps you make confident purchasing decisions.
Everything You Need to Know About Ibanez Electro Acoustic Guitar
Ibanez acoustic guitars combine innovative design with exceptional playability, offering outstanding value for beginners and professionals alike. Discover what makes them special.
Superstrat: A Complete Buyer's Guide
From Floyd Rose to fixed bridge, HSS to HH — here's how to find the superstrat that actually suits your playing rather than the spec sheet.
The Complete Guide to Tc Play Acoustic
TC Play acoustic guitars balance quality and affordability, making them ideal stepping-stone instruments. Learn about construction, tone, playability, and whether they suit your playing level.
Electric Guitar Hardware: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Shopping for an electric guitar? Understanding the hardware—bridges, tuners, pickups, and electronics—is essential to making smart choices and getting value. Here's what to check.
Cool Electric Guitars: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a cool electric guitar means balancing looks with substance. Discover the specs that matter, what to check before buying, and how to avoid common buyer mistakes.
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Classical Guitar
Traditional nylon-string guitars for study, recital work and expressive fingerstyle with a warm, balanced tone.
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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 Jaguar
Fender Jaguar guitars with offset style, short-scale comfort and distinctive tones.
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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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Gibson Sg
The Gibson SG is a lightweight, high-output electric guitar with fast playability and bold stage appeal.
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Harley Benton
Budget-friendly guitars and basses covering many styles, ideal for beginners, hobbyists and value-focused players.
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Left Handed Guitar
Mirror-image instruments designed for left-handed players across acoustic, electric, bass and specialist styles.
Telecaster
The Telecaster delivers bright tone, simple controls and reliable versatility for stage, studio and rehearsal.
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