Guitar History
Everything published on Viyolens under Guitar History — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Dreadnought Guitar Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The dreadnought guitar is the dominant acoustic body shape for good reason. This guide explains where it came from, how it sounds and what makes it different from every other acoustic.
A Guide to Charvel Guitars
From a California repair shop to the definitive SuperStrat brand — here's what Charvel guitars are and where they came from.
A Guide to Mustang Guitar
The Fender Mustang began as a student guitar and became a cult classic in alternative rock. Here's what makes it different.
Les Paul Guitar Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The Les Paul guitar is one of the most iconic electric guitars ever made. Discover what makes it different, how it sounds, and why it's been a favourite since the 1950s.
Fretless Bass Explained: Features, Types and Tips
No frets means your ear does the work instead. Here's what actually changes when you pick up a fretless bass, and where it came from.
A Guide to Gibson Lp Custom
Black finish, gold hardware and serious sustain — here's the story and the substance behind Gibson's dressed-up flagship Les Paul.
The Complete Guide to Gibson Guitars Flying V
The Gibson Flying V revolutionised guitar design in 1958 with its radical angular aesthetics. Discover this iconic instrument's story, playability, and lasting influence.
The Ultimate Guide to Gibson Es 335
The benchmark semi-hollow since 1958 — here's the honest, no-hype explanation of how a Gibson ES-335 works and why it still matters.
12 String Guitar Explained: Features, Types and Tips
That shimmering, chorus-like sound has graced folk, blues and rock recordings for over a century — here's how the 12-string guitar actually works and why it sounds the way it does.
The Ultimate Guide to British Guitars
Britain's real contribution to electric guitar sound is more about the amp than the guitar. Here's the full story, from Jim Burns to today's boutique builders.
Yamaha Guitar Company Explained: Features, Types and Tips
From a battered youth-club FG to the latest Revstar, the Yamaha Guitar Company has quietly shaped how millions of us learned to play. Here's the story, and the guitars, in plain terms.
The Complete Guide to Vox Guitars
Vox guitars represent a fascinating chapter in electric guitar history, featuring bold design and innovative electronics from the 1960s. Discover the heritage models, their distinctive character, and...
The Ultimate Guide to Fender Guitar
Seventy-odd years on, a handful of Fender shapes still cover almost every style of guitar music going. Here's the full picture.
Washburn Guitar: A Complete Guide
A 19th-century Chicago mandolin maker that ended up shaping dreadnought design and building Nuno Bettencourt's signature rock machine.
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12 String Guitar
Choose a 12 string guitar for bright, ringing texture, rich chords and standout acoustic colour in studio or live settin...
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Classical Guitar
Traditional nylon-string guitars for study, recital work and expressive fingerstyle with a warm, balanced tone.
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Fender Guitar
Fender guitars across electric, acoustic and hybrid designs for versatile playing.
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Fender Stratocaster
The fender stratocaster is a versatile electric guitar known for bright tones, comfort and wide genre appeal.
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Gretsch Guitars
Gretsch guitars combine heritage, style and clear tonal character for players across rock, country and roots music.
Les Paul Guitar
Classic solid-body electrics with rich sustain, powerful tone and broad appeal for stage and studio work.
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PRS Guitars
A respected range of premium guitars known for craftsmanship, versatility and dependable performance across styles.
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Telecaster
The Telecaster delivers bright tone, simple controls and reliable versatility for stage, studio and rehearsal.
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