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 Mxr Guitar Effects
MXR guitar effects are reliable, professional-grade pedals trusted by touring musicians and studios. From distortion to delay, explore why MXR remains an industry standard.
Common Guitar Cabinet Mistakes to Avoid
The Best Yamaha Amps for the Money
Forget spec-sheet bragging rights — here's which Yamaha amp tier genuinely suits your budget and how you play, from quiet practice to serious recording.
The Complete Guide to Guitar Pedalboard With Pedals
A guitar pedalboard with pedals is the hub of modern electric guitar tone, allowing musicians to access multiple effects, create distinctive sounds, and switch between presets during performance.
The Complete Guide to Metal Picks Guitar
Metal picks are essential for aggressive guitar playing. Discover how thickness, material, and grip affect your tone, attack, and control.
Common Offset Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
How to Set Up and Use Guitar Tuners
Using a clip-on or pedal tuner correctly takes only a minute — this guide covers display reading, tuning technique and how to get stable, accurate results every time.
Adam Jones Tool Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Adam Jones of Tool has built one of heavy rock's most recognisable guitar sounds over three decades. This guide explains the gear, technique, and approach behind it.
Tc Electronic Effects Pedals: A Complete Buyer's Guide
TC Electronic builds professional-quality effects pedals balancing sonic depth with usability. This buying guide covers specifications, effect types, price tiers, and practical considerations for choo...
Common Volume Pedal Mistakes to Avoid
Several common setup and usage errors can undermine a volume pedal's expressiveness or cause signal problems — these are the most frequent and how to correct them.
Overdrive Pedal: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The overdrive market is crowded and full of hype. Here is what actually matters when choosing one and how to match it to your amp and playing style.
4 String Bass for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The 4 string bass is one of the most accessible electric instruments to start on — this beginner's guide takes you from your very first note to playing real bass lines, step by step.
Daisy Chain Cable: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right daisy chain cable is crucial for reliable pedalboard power. This buying guide covers connector types, amperage ratings, build quality, and price tiers—everything you need to know be...
The Best Guitar Cabinets for the Money
The Complete Guide to Practice Guitar Amps
Practice guitar amps make home playing enjoyable and rewarding, whether you're a beginner learning first chords or an experienced player refining technique. Discover the best options for your situatio...
Marshall Mg 30 Fx for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The Marshall MG 30 FX rewards a methodical approach — start clean, set the channels at matching volumes, then dial in the OD and effects one element at a time.
Cabinet Marshall 4x12: A Complete Guide
A 4x12 cabinet is the professional standard for guitar amplification. Explore speaker choices, construction and tone characteristics to find your ideal match.
Phaser Pedal: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The right phaser pedal depends on your style, budget, and how much you need it to do. This guide cuts through the specs to help you find the one your playing actually calls for.
The Best Telecasters for the Money
There is a Telecaster at every price point, but not all of them are equal. Charlotte Bennett picks the best from entry-level to American-made.
The Complete Guide to Left Handed Prs Guitars
PRS Guitars offers properly built left-handed models across their entire range, from entry-level to signature artist editions, with no compromises on quality or tone.
Powered Amps for Beginners: A Complete Guide
One job, a few shapes, and a couple of terms worth learning early — a patient, step-by-step introduction for total beginners.
The Complete Guide to Di Guitar Box
A DI guitar box converts your guitar signal for professional audio equipment, enabling quality recording and live performance. Discover how DI boxes work and how to integrate one into your setup.
The Complete Guide to Cool Guitar Straps
A cool guitar strap is both practical and personal. Explore vintage leather, bold graphics, woven patterns and custom designs that express your style and keep your guitar secure.
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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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