Guitar Buying
Everything published on Viyolens under Guitar Buying — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Common Baritone Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
Baritone guitar mistakes often come from misunderstanding the adjustment period or ignoring hardware quality. Here are nine pitfalls and how to dodge each one.
Esp Explorer: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Whether you're a professional touring guitarist or an enthusiast building your collection, selecting the right ESP Explorer requires understanding the brand's product tiers and specifications.
Fender Player Jaguar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Considering a Fender Player Jaguar? Our buying guide compares specs, price tiers, and common pitfalls so you make an informed decision.
Gretsch Left for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A practical beginner's guide to finding, choosing, and playing your first left-handed Gretsch guitar. Learn what's available, what to check, and why Gretsch respects left-handed players.
Fender Telecaster Modern Player: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Complete buying guide for Fender Telecaster Modern Player. Evaluate build quality, electronics, hardware, and make the right purchasing decision.
Common Gretsch Mistakes to Avoid
Martin Parlour Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a Martin parlour guitar requires understanding model variations, wood characteristics, and tonal qualities. This guide helps you select the right Martin parlour guitar for your playing style...
Fender Classic 70S: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Shopping for a Fender Classic 70s? This guide covers price tiers, key specs, what to inspect before purchase, and how to avoid common pitfalls.
First Electric Guitars: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying your first electric guitar needn't be overwhelming. This practical guide covers budget tiers, what to look for, and how to avoid beginner mistakes.
Baritone Guitars Acoustic for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Baritone guitars acoustic intimidate beginners, but they're surprisingly straightforward once you understand the differences. This guide covers what to expect and whether one is right for you.
Multi Neck Guitars: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Multi neck guitars combine multiple guitars in one instrument. Learn when they make sense, what to expect, and how to choose one.
Epiphone Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A Gibson subsidiary since 1957, this brand produces affordable versions of classic shapes alongside original designs — this guide explains the range, hardware and who each model suits.
A Guide to Left Acoustic Guitar
Playing left-handed does not mean settling for second-best. The market for left acoustic guitar has expanded, and there are quality options at every level.
Semi Hollow Guitar Body: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Complete buying guide to semi hollow guitar bodies. Understand construction, compare price tiers, and avoid common purchasing mistakes.
Common Les Paul Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
Les Paul mistakes happen to everyone, but most are avoidable. Here are the eight pitfalls people fall into most often, and exactly how to dodge each one.
Common Guitar Frets Mistakes to Avoid
Most fret problems are avoidable. Here are the mistakes that cost players money and playing time, and the straightforward steps that prevent them.
The Best Silent Guitars for the Money
The silent guitar market has a clear front-runner — but knowing where the real value sits within the range, and whether any alternatives are worth it, makes all the difference.
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Baritone Guitar
Baritone guitars offer a deeper tuning range, longer scale and powerful low-end tone for specialist rhythm and lead work...
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Epiphone
Accessible guitars with classic styling, covering electrics, acoustics and semi-hollows for players at every level.
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Gretsch
Gretsch guitars offer bright, distinctive tone and vintage style for rhythm, lead and studio playing.
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Guitar Frets
Guitar frets define note positions on the neck and strongly affect intonation, comfort and playing accuracy.
Harley Benton Guitars
A wide selection of value-focused guitars, from acoustics to electrics, for beginners and practical everyday use.
Left Handed Guitar
Mirror-image instruments designed for left-handed players across acoustic, electric, bass and specialist styles.
Les Paul Guitar
Classic solid-body electrics with rich sustain, powerful tone and broad appeal for stage and studio work.
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Silent Guitar
Quiet practice guitars with headphone or amplified output, ideal for travel, flats and low-noise rehearsals.
