Guitar Gear
Everything published on Viyolens under Guitar Gear — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Complete Guide to Boss Gx 100
The Boss GX-100 combines studio-quality effects processing, sophisticated amp modelling, and professional control in a remarkably compact, portable format perfect for recording and live performance.
Single Coil Pickup: A Complete Guide
Strymon Effects for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Strymon effects pedals intimidate beginners, but they're designed for accessibility. This guide covers which pedal to start with, first steps, and how to progress.
Amp Stand for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Setting up an amp stand for the first time takes under five minutes. This guide walks through assembly, safe amplifier placement and how to find the right tilt angle.
Oasis Guitars for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Oasis songs are perfect for beginners, but don't get caught in the gear trap. Here's the straightforward path from inspiration to playing your first Oasis songs.
Guitar Amp for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A first guitar amp does not need to be complicated. Here is what you actually need to know — types, controls, wattage and how to get a decent sound from the start.
Keeley Pedal for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Keeley makes some of the most intuitive, reliable guitar effects pedals available. This beginner's guide reveals which Keeley pedals work best for learners, what to expect, and how to build your first...
The Complete Guide to Power Attenuators
Power attenuators let you drive your valve amp hard at bedroom volumes, preserving natural breakup and character. Discover how they work, which type suits your setup, and how to choose the perfect att...
Vox Amps Guitar Center: A Complete Guide
Vox amplifiers have shaped guitar tone for over seven decades. This comprehensive guide explains their distinctive character, explores the main series available today, and helps you find the perfect V...
Guitar Classic Yamaha: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Yamaha classical guitars range from student models to professional instruments. This buying guide shows you what each tier offers and where real value lives.
Modulation Pedal: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Shopping for a modulation pedal? Discover how to choose between chorus, flange, phaser and vibrato, understand key specs and find the perfect pedal for your style.
Fender Plectrum: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Fender plectrum selection goes far beyond picking a random pick from the drawer. This buying guide explains material composition, thickness tiers, shape differences, and grip options, helping you buil...
The Best Expression Pedals for the Money
Boss EV-30 for versatility, Mission EP-1 for premium boards, Dunlop DVP4 for space-saving — here are the expression pedals worth buying.
Laney Guitar Amp: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Selecting a Laney guitar amp requires understanding wattage classes, valve versus solid-state topologies, cabinet pairing, and value across price tiers. This buying guide focuses on practical specs th...
The Complete Guide to Blackstar Amplifiers
Blackstar amplifiers combine British tone with modern innovation. Discover their sonic character and find the perfect amp for your playing style.
Overdrive Pedal for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Do you actually need an overdrive pedal yet? Here is what it does, when it earns its place on the board and where to start if you decide you want one.
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.
Active Pickup Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Active pickup guitars aren't necessary for beginners, but they offer clarity and tonal stability. This guide explains what active pickups do and helps you decide whether they suit your learning style.
Walrus Audio for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Walrus Audio makes excellent effects pedals, but beginners don't need them yet. This guide explains what to learn first, and when Walrus Audio actually makes sense.
The Ultimate Guide to Fender Bass Amps
The Complete Guide to Bass Guitar Pink
Pink bass guitars combine playability with bold aesthetic impact. Discover available options, how to choose quality, and what playing pink means musically.
The Best Cabinet Electrics for the Money
From under £200 to serious stage rigs — here's where the best value in guitar speaker cabinets sits at each price point.
Guitar Cabinet: A Complete Buyer's Guide
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Fender Mustang Lt25
A compact modelling practice amp with flexible tones, easy controls and everyday portability for home players.
Guitar Frets
Guitar frets define note positions on the neck and strongly affect intonation, comfort and playing accuracy.
Guitar Tuners
Reliable tuning hardware for acoustic, electric and bass guitars, with options for upgrades, replacements and classic re...
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Ibanez Electric Guitar
Fast-playing electrics with modern styling, comfortable necks and versatile tones for everything from practice to profes...
Les Paul
Iconic solid-body electrics known for sustain, thick tone and a classic rock and blues feel.
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PRS Se
Affordable PRS guitars with comfortable playability, versatile tone and strong value for practice, recording and gigs.
Squier
Accessible electric guitars inspired by Fender classics, popular for beginners, upgrades and live performance.
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Telecaster
The Telecaster delivers bright tone, simple controls and reliable versatility for stage, studio and rehearsal.
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