Guitar Hardware
Everything published on Viyolens under Guitar Hardware — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Locking Tuning Machines: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Upgrading to locking tuning machines improves tuning stability and playing experience. This guide covers compatibility, quality assessment, installation, and how to choose the right locking tuning mac...
The Complete Guide to Pickup Fender
Fender pickups define the classic electric guitar sound. Explore the different types, sonic characteristics and upgrade options to achieve your ideal tone.
Locking Tuning Machine Heads: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Upgrading to locking tuning machines improves tuning stability dramatically. This buying guide covers mechanism design, compatibility, installation considerations, and how to select the right machines...
The Complete Guide to Electric Guitar Hardware
Electric guitar hardware components determine playability, reliability, and tone — understanding these elements enables informed upgrades and proper maintenance.
The Best Guitar Knobs for the Money
From budget plastic dome sets to precision-machined aluminium, here are the best replacement knobs by style and what makes each one worth buying.
Locking Tuners: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Compatibility is the first thing to check — the wrong spec won't fit without drilling. Here's how to measure correctly and what to look for at each price point.
Offset Telecaster: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying an offset telecaster means understanding body ergonomics, pickup tones, hardware reliability, and wood characteristics. This guide helps you navigate the decision and find the right instrument...
The Complete Guide to Black Stratocaster
The black stratocaster stands as one of the most iconic guitar colours ever. Discover what makes this timeless instrument special and how to choose the perfect one.
The Complete Guide to Guitar Bridge Electric
Your electric guitar bridge affects playability, tone, and tuning stability. This guide covers bridge types and how to optimise your setup.
Charvel Electric Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Shopping for a Charvel electric guitar? Learn about model tiers, fast neck profiles, Floyd Rose tremolos and essential specs to help you choose the perfect Charvel.
Guitar Locking Nuts for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A beginner's guide to guitar locking nuts demystifying this simple tuning stability innovation.
The Complete Guide to Guitar Locking Nuts
Guitar locking nuts physically secure strings at the headstock, preventing tuning drift even during aggressive playing or tremolo bar use. They're practical upgrades that ensure your guitar stays perf...
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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.
