Guitar Maintenance
Everything published on Viyolens under Guitar Maintenance — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
String Winder: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Selecting the right string winder saves time and prevents damage to your tuning pegs. This guide covers mechanism types, adapter compatibility, and features that matter when choosing a string winder.
Cleaning Frets On Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Finding the right fret cleaner doesn't have to be complicated. This buying guide helps you choose exactly what you need, from budget-friendly options to premium products, with practical advice on spec...
Common Guitar Nylon Mistakes to Avoid
From mixing up string types to ignoring neck width — here are the avoidable mistakes that trip up nylon-string players most often.
The Complete Guide to Guitar Semi Hollow Electric
Semi-hollow body electric guitars deliver warmth and character. Explore how hybrid designs create versatile tones from intimate jazz to powerful rock.
Frets: A Complete Buyer's Guide
From reading a wire spec sheet to knowing what a fair refret quote looks like, here's what actually matters when you're buying frets.
The Complete Guide to Acoustic Guitar Hardware
Every acoustic guitar depends on quality hardware. Discover what makes bridge pins, tuning machines and other components crucial to your instrument's sound and longevity.
How to Set Up and Use Guitar Polish
Applying polish to your guitar's finish correctly takes only a few minutes — this guide covers the preparation, application and buffing technique to get it right.
Common Nylon Strings Mistakes to Avoid
Most problems with nylon strings trace back to a handful of predictable errors — here is a clear-eyed look at the most common mistakes and how to sidestep each one.
Common Jhs Pedal Mistakes to Avoid
Most JHS pedal problems people blame on 'a bad unit' are actually about how it's bought, chained or understood. Here's what to watch for.
Guitar Frets: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Most guitars are sold without any discussion of their frets — but fret material and size affect playability and longevity significantly. Here is what to look for.
Common Bare Knuckle Pickups Mistakes to Avoid
Bare Knuckle pickups don't disappoint often — bad buying, fitting and setup decisions do. Here are the mistakes to dodge before you order.
How to Set Up and Use Guitar Wall Hanger
Guitar String Tuning Explained
String tuning is one of the most fundamental skills every musician must develop. Proper string tuning ensures your instrument produces the correct pitch and maintains tonal quality across performances...
Wera Guitar Tool Kit: A Complete Guide
A good guitar tool kit contains everything you need for basic maintenance and minor repairs. We cover essential tools, specialised options, and how to build your collection.
The Complete Guide to 12 String Acoustic Strings
Discover everything you need to know about selecting, maintaining, and optimising 12 string acoustic bass strings for your playing style and instrument.
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.
Nylon String Guitar Strings Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A classical set is really two products in one packet — treble filaments and wound basses. Here's what each part does, and why tension matters more than the brand.
Guitar String Winders for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Discover how guitar string winders transform string changing from tedious to quick and easy. Learn proper technique and avoid beginner mistakes.
Common Squier Telecaster Mistakes to Avoid
Buying a Squier Telecaster is smart, but it's easy to stumble into pitfalls that turn a good experience sour. Here are the mistakes to avoid.
The Complete Guide to Acoustic Steel Guitar
An acoustic steel guitar is a versatile instrument with bright, resonant tones suited to multiple genres. Learn how to select, play, and maintain your acoustic steel guitar for years of enjoyment.
The Complete Guide to Oil Fretboard
Fretboard oil provides essential maintenance for guitar health, preserving wood condition, playability, and your instrument's long-term value through regular care.
Common Frets Mistakes to Avoid
Most fret regrets trace back to one small, avoidable mistake. Here are the ones I see most often in the workshop, and how to sidestep each one.
Acoustic Guitar Tuners: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Reliable acoustic guitar tuners are essential for maintaining proper pitch and playing quality music. This buyer's guide covers tuner types, key specifications, accuracy levels, and factors to conside...
Guitar String Action Gauge for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A beginner's guide to measuring guitar string action correctly. Understand why action matters, what gauges to buy, and how to diagnose playability issues.
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Acoustic Guitar
An acoustic guitar is a versatile steel-string instrument for strumming, fingerstyle, songwriting and live performance.
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Epiphone
Accessible guitars with classic styling, covering electrics, acoustics and semi-hollows for players at every level.
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ESP
High-performance electric guitars with fast playability, strong output and a bold look suited to rock and metal.
Fender Acoustic Guitar
Fender acoustic guitar options for dependable tone, comfort and everyday musical use.
Fender Telecaster
The fender telecaster delivers bright, punchy electric guitar tone with dependable playability for stage and studio use.
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Gibson Les Paul
The Gibson Les Paul is a legendary electric guitar known for sustain, power and classic rock-ready tone.
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Gibson Sg
The Gibson SG is a lightweight, high-output electric guitar with fast playability and bold stage appeal.
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Les Paul
Iconic solid-body electrics known for sustain, thick tone and a classic rock and blues feel.
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