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 Tremolo Arm Guitar
The tremolo arm is one of the most expressive features on an electric guitar, allowing players to modify pitch and create dramatic effects. Master the techniques and choose the right system for your p...
Fender Bass Amp: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Guitar Audio Interface for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Setting up a guitar audio interface takes about ten minutes once you know the steps. This guide covers physical connection, DAW configuration and getting the gain level right.
Guitar Amp Effects: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Whether buying built-in or external effects, understanding reverb, delay, and modulation helps you select guitar amp effects that enhance your sound.
The Best Amp Stands for the Money
The best amp stand for most players is the Palmer CAB Stand — reliable, lightweight and well-priced. This guide covers the top options at different price points and use cases.
1X12 Combo Amp: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Shopping for a 1x12 combo amp? Learn how to evaluate tube vs. solid-state, understand speaker quality and find the ideal 1x12 combo amp for gigging or practice.
4 String Bass: A Complete Buyer's Guide
From scale length and pickup type to budget tiers and where to buy — this buyer's guide tells you exactly what matters when choosing a bass and what the marketing won't tell you.
Strymon Deco Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Two sections, two footswitches, one concept: two tape machines talking to each other. Here is what the Deco actually does and why it matters.
Strymon Deco for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Two sections, two footswitches, one tape concept. Here is how to get started with it without feeling lost in the first five minutes.
Pedal Wah Vox: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Learn which Vox wah model suits your style, understand key specifications, evaluate pedals properly, and avoid purchasing mistakes.
Expression Pedal: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Polarity switches, build quality, and which models actually work with your gear — a practical buyer's guide to the expression pedal.
Cables Speaker: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A practical guide to purchasing speaker cables, covering gauge, construction, connectors, impedance compatibility, price tiers, and common buying errors.
Roland Amplifiers for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Roland amplifiers are popular with beginners for good reason: quality, versatility, and reliability. This guide covers amp types, budget considerations, common mistakes, and setup tips to help you cho...
Chorus Pedal Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A chorus pedal splits your signal, delays a copy and varies its pitch to create a lush, doubled sound — here's how it works and how to use the controls effectively.
The Complete Guide to Acoustic Pick Up
An acoustic pickup captures your guitar's natural tone and transforms it into an amplified signal—essential for live performance, recording and ensuring acoustic presence in band mixes.
Behringer Guitar Pedals: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Behringer guitar pedals offer budget-friendly effects without sacrificing sound quality. This guide helps you decide whether Behringer suits your needs and how to choose specific models.
The Complete Guide to Orange Guitar Pedal
Orange guitar pedals extend the brand's meticulous design philosophy to compact effects. Discover their sonic character, build quality, and why professional musicians choose them.
Marshall Acoustic Amps for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Thinking about buying your first Marshall acoustic amplifier? If you've been playing acoustic guitar unplugged and want to step up to amplification, you might feel a bit uncertain about what to look f...
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.
Tc Electronic Delay for Beginners: A Complete Guide
TC Electronic delay pedals offer sophisticated effects with beginner-friendly operation. Our guide covers how delay works, setup, first steps, and creative sound design.
Peavey Vintage 30: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Considering a Peavey Vintage 30 speaker for your amp? Learn what to check before buying, including specifications, compatibility, authenticity, and whether this legendary speaker suits your tone and b...
Guitar Pedal: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Benjamin Wood cuts through the noise and explains what actually matters when buying a guitar pedal — from the right questions to ask yourself to the specs that affect real-world usability.
The Complete Guide to Guitar Effects Power Supplies
Quality guitar effects power supplies eliminate ground loop hum and ensure reliable power distribution across your pedalboard. Learn why isolated power matters and how to choose the right supply for y...
Prs Se Explained: Features, Types and Tips
PRS SE gets plenty of chat online, not all of it useful. Here's the honest, straightforward version of what you're actually getting.
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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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