Guitar Gear
Everything published on Viyolens under Guitar Gear — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Guitar Strap: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a guitar strap is simpler than it looks once you know what the variables actually mean — here's everything to consider before you buy.
The Complete Guide to Fender American Vintage Ii
Fender American Vintage II guitars meticulously recreate vintage Fender specifications from classic eras, offering authentic tone without fragility or massive expense.
Voice Guitar Pedal: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Voice guitar pedals offer unique sonic possibilities. Our buying guide covers specifications that matter, different technologies, and how to select the perfect pedal for your needs.
The Ultimate Guide to Victory Guitar Amps
Victory amplifiers represent the pinnacle of tube amplification engineering, delivering world-class tone and legendary reliability for professional musicians.
Common Guitar Amp Mistakes to Avoid
Most guitar amp mistakes come down to buying for aspiration rather than reality, or misunderstanding how the controls and components actually work.
The Ultimate Guide to Fender Blues Junior Lll
The Fender Blues Junior delivers genuine valve amplifier tone in a compact, affordable 15-watt package. This guide covers its sonic character, features, and how to get the most from this iconic tube a...
The Complete Guide to Electric Guitars Pedals
Guitar effects pedals transform tone and unlock creative possibilities, from essential overdrives to atmospheric reverbs. Learn to build effective pedalboards.
The Best Single Coil Pickups for the Money
The Complete Guide to Guitar Amplifier Stands
Guitar amplifier stands optimise speaker angle and positioning for improved monitor mixing and audience coverage. Discover why elevated placement transforms your amplified sound and live performance.
The Complete Guide to Wireless Guitar Plug
Wireless guitar plugs eliminate cable constraints. Discover technology, reliability, and how to choose systems for performance and recording.
The Complete Guide to P90 Pickup Guitars
P90 pickup guitars deliver warm, woody tone sitting between single-coils and humbuckers. Learn what makes them distinctive and which players benefit most.
Common Cable for Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
Most cable problems aren't the cable's fault. Here are the mistakes that actually cause the trouble, and the easy fixes for each one.
The Best Strymon Decos for the Money
Two versions, several use cases. Here is which one wins in each context and where the money is genuinely well spent.
Bass Guitar Schecter: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Looking for a quality bass guitar? This buying guide covers Schecter body styles, active vs. passive electronics, and what to check before you purchase.
Amp Stand: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right amp stand means matching weight capacity, platform size and tilt type to your amplifier and how you use it. This guide covers the key purchasing decisions.
Common Prs Se Mistakes to Avoid
Most regrets around this guitar trace back to expectation, not the instrument. Here are the mistakes I see most often, and how to avoid each one.
The Best Fender Mustang Lt25s for the Money
A 25-watt combo won't out-shout a drummer, but is it still the smartest buy at this price? Here is where the Fender Mustang LT25's value genuinely lies.
The Complete Guide to Cool Guitar Plectrums
Cool guitar plectrums transform a simple accessory into personal expression. Explore unique materials, distinctive designs, and how the right pick shapes your sound.
Guitar Tuners: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Accuracy and the need for a mute function are the two decisions that determine whether to choose a clip-on or pedal model — this guide covers both in detail.
Silent Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The silent guitar market is narrower than regular acoustics — which makes buying one simpler, provided you know the variables that actually matter.
The Best Cables Jacks for the Money
The right guitar cable depends on how you play. Here are the best options from budget to professional, with honest assessments of what each delivers.
Wireless Guitar System for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Going wireless for the first time is easier than it looks. Here's the plain, no-jargon way to set one up and get it right first time.
Chorus Pedal for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A chorus pedal adds shimmer, width and movement to a clean guitar tone — and getting started with one is surprisingly straightforward once you understand the three main controls.
Spring Reverb Pedal: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A practical buying guide to selecting the right spring reverb pedal, covering specifications, price ranges, tank-based vs. digital options, and what to test before purchase.
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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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