Guitar Maintenance
Everything published on Viyolens under Guitar Maintenance — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Common Gibson Sg Mistakes to Avoid
The Gibson SG is a brilliantly capable guitar, but it has its quirks. Here are the mistakes players most commonly make, and the straightforward fixes for each.
Guitar Cleaning Kit: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Not all guitar cleaning kits are the same quality or finish-safe. Understanding what to look for means buying the right products the first time.
Acoustic Guitar Strings Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Acoustic guitar strings shape your instrument's entire voice. Understanding the differences in material, gauge and construction is the fastest route to the tone you hear in your head.
Common Ernie Ball Strings Mistakes to Avoid
Most string problems blamed on 'a bad set' are actually something the player did. Here are the mistakes to watch for, and how to fix each one.
Guitar Polish: A Complete Guide
Guitar polish removes surface contamination and protects the finish — but using the wrong product on a nitro-finished instrument can cause permanent damage.
Common Yamaha Electric Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
Most Yamaha electric guitar problems aren't the guitar's fault. Here are the avoidable habits owners fall into, and how to fix each one.
The Complete Guide to Fender Telecaster Frets
Fender Telecaster frets are engineered for durability and precise playability. Understanding maintenance, wear and repair options keeps your guitar sounding and playing beautifully.
Common Ten Gauge Guitar Strings Mistakes to Avoid
From skipping setup adjustments to letting strings go dead unnoticed, the most common ten gauge guitar strings mistakes are easy to avoid once you know what to look for.
Coated Guitar Strings: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Coated guitar strings cost more but last longer—if you choose the right ones. This buying guide shows you what to prioritise and which price point delivers genuine value.
The Ultimate Guide to Humidity Control Instrument
Humidity control is essential for protecting wooden instruments. This guide covers humidity requirements, humidifier types and long-term instrument protection.
Common Parlour Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
I've watched a lot of lovely parlour guitars get ruined by simple, avoidable mistakes — here's what to actually watch out for.
Stratocaster Pickguards for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Stratocaster pickguards protect your guitar while affecting its appearance and playability. Our beginner guide explains what you need to know to care for your pickguard.
Common Les Paul Mistakes to Avoid
Buying or owning a Les Paul comes with a few well-worn pitfalls. Here are the mistakes that catch people out most often — and how to sidestep every one of them.
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.
Bass Strings Explained: Features, Types and Tips
New strings can change a bass more than you'd expect. Here's what actually separates one set of bass strings from another, in plain terms.
How to Set Up and Use Guitar Frets
A guitar that doesn't play cleanly usually has a setup problem, not a hardware problem. Here is how to check and set up your frets for consistent, buzz-free performance.
Guitar Strings Cleaner: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a guitar strings cleaner extends string lifespan and improves tone. This buying guide covers types, specifications, price tiers, and how to avoid common mistakes.
Fender Guitar Tuners for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A comprehensive beginner's guide to Fender guitar tuners. Understand different tuner types, learn proper tuning technique, and develop perfect intonation habits.
Common Semi Hollow Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
Most mistakes players make with a semi hollow guitar are avoidable — this guide covers the seven most common errors and explains exactly how to fix them.
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.
Common Gibson Sj 200 Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
From skipping the plugged-in test to bad storage habits — here are the avoidable mistakes that trip up Gibson SJ-200 owners most.
Guitar Frets Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Guitar frets are the metal strips that make accurate pitch possible on a fretted instrument — here is what they are made from, how they differ in size, and why it matters to players.
White Electric Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A beginner-friendly guide to selecting your first white electric guitar, understanding finish options, ensuring playability, and maintaining your instrument.
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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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