Guitar Pickups
Everything published on Viyolens under Guitar Pickups — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Common Guitar Pickups Humbucker Mistakes to Avoid
Most humbucker headaches trace back to a handful of common mistakes. This guide covers the ones that trip people up most often — and what to do instead.
Bare Knuckle Pickups for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Thinking about your first Bare Knuckle pickup? Here's the patient, no-jargon version — what to check first, what the terms mean, and where to start.
Bridge Pickup: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Replacing your bridge pickup? This guide covers specs, tonal character, price tiers, what to inspect, and common mistakes so you choose the perfect bridge pickup.
Blue Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a blue guitar is just buying a guitar — once you see past the colour. Here's a clear-eyed guide to the specs that actually matter.
The Best Guitar Pickups for the Money
The gap between a £50 and a £350 pickup doesn't always reflect a proportional difference in what you hear. Here's where the value actually sits, by type and budget tier.
The Ultimate Guide to P90 Pickup
P90 pickups have been in production since 1946 and remain one of the most distinctive pickup types available. This guide explains their construction, tone and why they occupy a unique space between si...
The Complete Guide to Gibson Guitar Pickups
Gibson guitar pickups deliver the warm, thick tones legendary in rock, blues and jazz, shaped by thoughtful design emphasising musicality and responsive dynamics.
The Complete Guide to Gibson Usa Pickups
Gibson USA pickups represent legendary guitar components delivering warm, powerful tone that has defined rock music. Discover pickup models, installation, and why musicians choose Gibson pickups.
The Best Lap Steel Guitars for the Money
No invented product tests here — just an honest, tier-by-tier look at what entry-level, mid-range and premium lap steel guitars actually offer.
P90 Pickup Guitars for Beginners: A Complete Guide
P90 pickup guitars produce distinctive, warm, midrange-focused tone loved by blues and rock players. This guide explains P90 characteristics, differences from alternatives, and beginner considerations...
The Complete Guide to Bridge Pickup
The bridge pickup plays a fundamental role in shaping an electric guitarist's sonic character. Positioned near the bridge of the guitar, the bridge pickup captures vibrations that are distinctly diffe...
Bridge Pickup Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New to guitar? Understand your bridge pickup guitar, why position matters, and how to get the most from your instrument's tone.
Yamaha Revstar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Three tiers, two pickup voicings and a couple of clever switches: here's exactly what to check before you buy a Yamaha Revstar.
Fender Stratocaster Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The Fender Stratocaster has been in production since 1954 and influenced more recordings than any other electric guitar. This guide explains what makes it work — body, pickups, scale length, tremolo —...
Bare Knuckle Pickups: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Before you buy on reputation alone, here's how to actually match a set of Bare Knuckle pickups to your guitar, your amp and the sound you're chasing.
The Best Single Coil Pickups for the Money
The Ultimate Guide to Pick Up Humbucker
A humbucker is more than a noise fix. Here's how the two-coil design actually works, where it came from, and what really shapes its sound.
Common Guitar Pickups Mistakes to Avoid
Spending money on new pickups and hearing nothing much different is a particular frustration. Usually the problem isn't the pickups — it's the assumptions that went into choosing them.
Iron Gear Guitar Pickups: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Comprehensive guide to buying Iron Gear pickups. Learn specs, compare models, match to your guitar style, and upgrade confidently.
Guitars Market: A Complete Buyer's Guide
No hype, just the checklist a shop regular would actually use — specs worth caring about, new vs used, and what a guitar really costs once you add it all up.
A Guide to Acoustic and Electric
Same six strings, same tuning, completely different instruments. Here's what actually separates acoustic and electric guitars, and why it matters.
Gretsch Electric Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a Gretsch electric guitar can feel overwhelming with so many body styles and price points available. This guide walks you through what matters: body types, series options, pickup characterist...
Bk Pickups for Beginners: A Complete Guide
BK Pickups deliver professional tone at beginner-friendly prices. This guide explains what BK Pickups are, why they matter, when to upgrade, and how to get the best sound from your investment.
P90 Guitars for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A welcoming guide to P90 guitars for beginners. Discover why P90 guitars inspire new players, what to expect when you start, and how to avoid common rookie mistakes.
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Electric Guitar
A versatile amplified instrument for rhythm, lead and genre-spanning performance, from clean tones to high-gain sounds.
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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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Lap Steel Guitar
A distinctive slide instrument for smooth, sustained phrasing in country, blues, Hawaiian and experimental music.
Left Handed Guitar
Mirror-image instruments designed for left-handed players across acoustic, electric, bass and specialist styles.
Schecter
Schecter guitars combine modern styling, strong playability and versatile performance for rock, metal and gigging musici...
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Squier Telecaster
Tele-style electrics with sharp articulation, simple controls and the classic twang many players rely on.
Yamaha Electric Guitar
Yamaha electric guitar models combine versatile tones, comfort and dependable performance for many genres.
Yamaha Revstar
The Yamaha Revstar is a distinctive modern electric guitar with strong style, comfort and versatile tone.
