Guitar Hardware
Everything published on Viyolens under Guitar Hardware — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Fender Locking Tuners for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Fender locking tuners solve the tuning stability problem that frustrates every beginner guitarist. Simple to use, affordable, and life-changing—here's what you need to know.
Gibson Guitar Pickups: A Complete Buyer's Guide
If you're considering Gibson guitar pickups, know what specs matter, which models suit your playing style, and what pitfalls to avoid. This practical buying guide cuts through the marketing to help yo...
The Ultimate Guide to Guitar Nuts
The guitar nut is small, unglamorous, and absolutely critical. Here's what it does, why it matters, and how to tell when yours needs attention.
Locking Tuning Machines for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Locking tuning machines keep your guitar in tune by mechanically gripping the string. This beginner guide shows installation is simple and the payoff is enormous.
Fender Locking Tuners: A Complete Buyer's Guide
If you've ever struggled with tuning stability on your electric guitar, Fender locking tuners offer a proven solution. This buying guide walks you through the essential specifications, compatibility c...
The Complete Guide to Guitar Strap Buttons
Guitar strap buttons are small but crucial components that secure your strap and keep your instrument safe. Discover what makes quality strap buttons and when to upgrade your hardware.
Lock Nut Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right lock nut means understanding what separates quality hardware from the disposable stuff. This buying guide walks you through specifications, compatibility, brand reputation, and pric...
Guitar Bridge for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Nobody hands you a manual for your guitar bridge. Here's the plain-English version, no jargon left unexplained.
The Complete Guide to Locking Tuning Machines
Locking tuning machines eliminate tuning instability and string breakage. Discover why these simple innovations are standard on quality modern guitars.
The Complete Guide to Locking Tuning Machine Heads
Locking tuning machine heads keep your guitar in tune reliably. Explore how they work and why they're essential for gigging musicians.
The Best Locking Tuners for the Money
The mid-range is where most of the real value lives. Here's how the tiers break down and which sets are worth recommending at each level.
The Complete Guide to Lock Nut Guitar
A locking nut guitar dramatically improves tuning stability for aggressive playing techniques. Explore how this hardware innovation works and its advantages for different musical styles.
Guitar Knobs: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Replacing control knobs is one of the easiest guitar upgrades — here is what to look for so you get the right fit and style first time.
Headless Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
String compatibility, tuning hardware and neck feel matter more on a headless guitar than looks alone — here's what to actually check before buying.
Guitar Nut: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A replacement guitar nut looks simple until you realise how many variables can go wrong. Here's exactly what to check before you order.
Floyd Rose: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Get the compatibility wrong on a Floyd Rose and it either won't fit, or it'll fit badly enough to cause you grief for years. Here's what actually matters.
Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Majesty Electric Guitar: A Complete Guide
Music Man electric guitars represent the pinnacle of American-made instrument craftsmanship, delivering innovative design, superior build quality and distinctive tone that appeals to discerning profes...
Everything You Need to Know About Bass Guitar Bridges
A bass bridge is critical to tone, playability and intonation. Understand bridge types, materials, setup and maintenance for optimal bass performance.
The Complete Guide to Jazzmaster Guitar Bridge
The Jazzmaster guitar bridge is a vintage floating design that offers unique tonal character but requires careful setup. Understand its mechanics and how to maintain or upgrade it for reliable perform...
Cool Electric Guitars: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a cool electric guitar means balancing looks with substance. Discover the specs that matter, what to check before buying, and how to avoid common buyer mistakes.
Bass Bridge: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A quality bass bridge directly impacts sustain, tone transfer, and playability. This buying guide walks you through understanding materials, design types, and how to avoid expensive upgrade mistakes.
Electric Guitar Hardware for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Electric guitar hardware—the tuners, pickups, bridge, and more—doesn't have to be confusing. This beginner's guide breaks it all down in plain English.
Lock Nut Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A locking nut sounds complicated, but it's actually a simple feature most beginners don't need to worry about. Learn what it does, when it matters, and whether your guitar needs one.
Guitar Locking Nuts: A Complete Buyer's Guide
If you use your whammy bar aggressively or require tuning stability during heavy performance, a guitar locking nut prevents string slippage at the headstock. This buying guide covers everything you ne...
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Floyd Rose
The floyd rose is a locking tremolo system that supports dramatic pitch effects while helping keep guitars in tune.
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Guitar Bridge
The guitar bridge supports the strings, affecting tuning stability, intonation, sustain and overall playability.
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Guitar Hardware
Guitar hardware covers the essential mechanical parts that support tuning, stability, comfort and reliable performance.
Guitar Knobs
Guitar knobs let players adjust volume and tone quickly, making them useful for both sound shaping and customisation.
Guitar Nut
The guitar nut guides string spacing and height, affecting tuning stability, intonation and open-string response.
Headless Guitar
Compact, modern electrics with a balanced feel, strong tuning stability and a streamlined design for technical players.
Locking Tuners
Hardware that speeds up string changes and helps improve tuning stability for electric and acoustic guitars.
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Music Man Electric Guitar
Premium electric guitars with modern feel, clear tone and dependable performance for stage, studio and touring players.
