Guitar Gear
Everything published on Viyolens under Guitar Gear — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Marshall Amp Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The name covers everything from a tiny practice box to a full stack. Here's the plain-English rundown of what a Marshall amp actually is.
Delay Pedal: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a delay pedal doesn't have to be overwhelming. Learn the difference between tape, analog and digital designs, identify the features that actually matter for your playing, and find a pedal that...
The Best Fender Bass Amps for the Money
The Complete Guide to Guitar Pedal Line 6
The guitar pedal Line 6 brand has fundamentally transformed modern guitar tone shaping, offering digital effects processing that rivals expensive analogue alternatives in compact, pedalboard-friendly...
Line 6 Guitar Effect: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying Line 6 guitar effects involves navigating a diverse product range. This guide covers product categories, sound quality, key specs, common mistakes, and how to choose the right Line 6 effect for...
Yamaha Guitar Amplifiers: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right Yamaha guitar amplifier requires understanding wattage, speaker configuration, and your actual use case. This buyer's guide cuts through the hype and helps you make a sensible purch...
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...
Chorus Pedal: A Complete Buyer's Guide
There's a chorus pedal for every rig and every budget — but only if you know which features actually matter. Here's what to look for before you buy.
Strymon Deco: A Complete Buyer's Guide
V2 or original? How to power it correctly? Where does it go in the chain? Here is what to know before you buy.
Prs Se: A Complete Buyer's Guide
That figured top is lovely, but it's the details underneath that matter once you're deciding whether to buy. Here's what's actually worth your attention.
Marshall Guitar Effects: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Marshall's reputation for powerful guitar amplification extends into guitar effects, but navigating their lineup requires understanding differences between pedal types and evaluating which effects sol...
Guitar Cabinet Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The Complete Guide to Oasis Guitars
Oasis guitars were classically simple—Gibson Les Paul, Fender Telecaster, Marshall amps—proof that great songwriting and genuine talent transcend equipment. Understanding Oasis guitars reveals why gea...
The Complete Guide to Amplifier Guitar Marshall
From Jimi Hendrix to modern rock stars, Marshall amplifiers have defined the sound of electric guitar. Explore the legendary history, distinctive tone, and wide range of models that make Marshall the...
The Complete Guide to Pedalboard With Pedals
A pedalboard with pedals is the guitarist's command centre — a carefully arranged collection of effects that transform your sound in real time.
Common Guitar Audio Interface Mistakes to Avoid
Most guitar recording problems trace back to the same few interface mistakes. This guide covers the errors, why they happen and exactly how to fix them.
Tremolo Pedal: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The tremolo pedal market spans from affordable basics to complex multi-waveform units. Here's how to navigate it.
Pedal Chorus Boss: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying the right Boss chorus pedal requires understanding specs, price tiers, and sound quality. Our guide helps you choose a pedal chorus boss that fits your budget and musical style.
Common Cables Jack Mistakes to Avoid
Most guitar cable problems are self-inflicted and entirely preventable. Here are the mistakes that come up most often and how to avoid them.
Tremolo Pedal Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A tremolo pedal does one thing: it pulses your volume at a regular rate. Understanding how it does this — and which circuit type produces which sound — is the key to using it well.
Common Expression Pedal Mistakes to Avoid
Wrong cable, polarity mismatch, skipping calibration — here are the mistakes that cause most expression pedal problems, and the fixes for each.
Everything You Need to Know About Cabinet Electric
Speaker cabinets are where an electric guitar rig's final tone is shaped. Here's how they work and what the key decisions are.
Squier: A Complete Buyer's Guide
What actually separates a great Squier from a frustrating one, from series and pickups to the inspection checklist worth running before you buy.
Prs Se for Beginners: A Complete Guide
If someone said 'PRS SE' and you just nodded along, don't worry. Here's the plain-English version, and whether it's a sensible choice for you.
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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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