Guitar Care
Everything published on Viyolens under Guitar Care — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Stratocaster Pickguards for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Stratocaster pickguards protect your guitar while affecting its appearance and playability. Our beginner guide explains what you need to know to care for your pickguard.
Guitar Strings Cleaner: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a guitar strings cleaner extends string lifespan and improves tone. This buying guide covers types, specifications, price tiers, and how to avoid common mistakes.
Common Gibson Sj 200 Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
From skipping the plugged-in test to bad storage habits — here are the avoidable mistakes that trip up Gibson SJ-200 owners most.
Hercules Guitar Stand for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A Hercules guitar stand removes worry from your setup routine. This beginner's guide walks you through setup, proper placement, and common pitfalls to avoid.
Guitar Tool for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting guitar? Discover the essential tools every beginner needs for maintenance, plus tips to avoid common mistakes and build your confidence with basic guitar care.
Bridge For Acoustic Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Essential beginner's guide to understanding the acoustic guitar bridge, covering function, care, common concerns, bridge types, and building comprehensive guitar knowledge.
The Complete Guide to Guitar Cleaner
Proper guitar cleaning maintains playability and preserves your instrument's value. Explore the best guitar cleaner products, natural alternatives, and techniques for keeping your guitar in top condit...
The Ultimate Guide to Instrument Cleaning Cloth
Quality instrument cleaning cloths are essential for protecting music investments. Regular gentle cleaning removes sweat and dust, preserving finishes and extending instrument lifespan.
Guitar Polish for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Cleaning and protecting your guitar's finish is straightforward once you know which product to use and how to apply it — this guide covers the essentials for beginners.
How to String Musical Instruments
Learning how to string musical instruments correctly is an essential skill for any musician. This comprehensive guide walks you through the process of stringing various instruments, enabling you to re...
Common Gretsch Falcon Mistakes to Avoid
The mistakes I've watched genuinely enthusiastic buyers make, over and over, and the simple fix for each one.
The Complete Guide to Electric Guitar With Stand
Proper storage with a quality stand protects your electric guitar whilst keeping it accessible for practice. Learn how to select and use stands effectively.
Common Gibson Explorer Mistakes to Avoid
The genuinely avoidable mistakes that trip up new owners, from neck-dive to buying on badge alone.
Guitar Cleaning Kit for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Regular cleaning prevents the build-up that makes guitars sound dull and play rough. Here is what you need to know as a beginner, and the habits worth starting early.
Gibson Guitar Straps for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A good guitar strap transforms your playing experience, and Gibson straps are built to last. This beginner's guide shows you how to choose the right Gibson strap and why it matters.
Fretboard Conditioner for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Fretboard conditioning isn't complicated—a few pounds' worth of conditioner, five minutes of work, and your guitar will feel genuinely better in your hands.
The Complete Guide to Guitar Picks And Case
Quality guitar picks and a protective case ensure optimal playing experience and instrument longevity. Discover how to select appropriate picks and cases for your specific guitar type and playing styl...
Guitar Stand Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A guitar stand keeps your instrument safe, accessible and ready to play — but not all stands are equal. Here's everything you need to know about types, features and how to use one properly.
Common Multi Guitar Stand Mistakes to Avoid
Most guitar rack problems are preventable: confirm finish compatibility before nitro contact, check real-world instrument fit not just capacity numbers, and never ignore stability near doorways or cab...
Common Gretsch Falcon Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
A little forethought saves a lot of heartache. Here's what I see people get wrong most often after falling for that finish.
Common Guitar Strings Mistakes to Avoid
Players at every level make avoidable mistakes with guitar strings. Here are the most common errors and how to correct each one.
White Stratocaster for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A white Stratocaster is an iconic first guitar. Our beginner's guide covers why they're beginner-friendly, how to choose one, and how to care for it.
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.
Fret Polishing Kit: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying the right fret polishing kit means matching your needs to the correct tools. This guide shows you what specs matter, where pitfalls hide, and which price point offers genuine value.
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12 String Guitar
Choose a 12 string guitar for bright, ringing texture, rich chords and standout acoustic colour in studio or live settin...
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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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Gibson Acoustic Guitar
The gibson acoustic guitar delivers warm, responsive tone with the heritage and presence many musicians look for.
Gibson Explorer
The gibson explorer combines bold styling with powerful electric tone for rock and metal players.
Gibson J45
The Gibson J-45 is a versatile acoustic with a warm, balanced voice that suits songwriting, gigging and studio work.
Les Paul Guitar
Classic solid-body electrics with rich sustain, powerful tone and broad appeal for stage and studio work.
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Parlour Guitar
Small-bodied acoustics with focused tone, strong midrange and a comfortable feel for fingerstyle, blues and songwriting.
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Yamaha F310
The Yamaha F310 is a popular beginner acoustic with a comfortable feel and reliable everyday performance.
