Guitar Setup
Everything published on Viyolens under Guitar Setup — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Best Bridge Necks for the Money
Bridge neck hardware has a direct effect on playability and tone. These are the upgrades and instruments that deliver the most value for what they cost.
Prs Guitars for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Feeling like a fraud buying a nice guitar too early? You're not — here's the gentle, step-by-step guide to your first PRS.
Eastman Guitars for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New to guitar? Eastman guitars offer beginner-friendly playability and quality construction. This guide covers size selection, what to expect in your first weeks, and why Eastman guitars inspire rathe...
Common Bass Pickups Mistakes to Avoid
Most bass pickup upgrade problems come from avoidable errors — wrong format, incorrect height setting, and a missing earth — rather than the pickups themselves being at fault.
Common Fender Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
I've watched a lot of people fall for a guitar for the wrong reasons and feel let down later. Here's what actually trips people up, and the fix.
Gretsch Electric Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting with a Gretsch electric guitar? Discover why their comfort, tone and playability make them ideal for beginners, plus our essential beginner buying guide.
Fender Jazzmaster: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A Fender Jazzmaster is a genuinely different guitar to live with than a Strat. Here's what to check, in plain terms, before you buy one.
Common Cort Guitar Company Mistakes to Avoid
None of these mistakes are about Cort making bad guitars - they're about the assumptions buyers bring that the brand never actually made.
Fender Stratocaster Classic 70S for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New to the Fender Stratocaster Classic 70s? This guide covers first-day setup, understanding the three-way pickup system, and how to avoid common beginner mistakes.
How to Set Up and Use Guitar Nut
Fitting or replacing a guitar nut is precise, methodical work. This step-by-step guide covers the full process from blank selection to final testing.
Common Gretsch Mistakes to Avoid
Squier for Beginners: A Complete Guide
No jargon left unexplained: what a Squier actually is, which shape to start with, and what to check before you hand over any money.
Common Midi Foot Controller Mistakes to Avoid
Most MIDI foot controller problems come down to a short list of common errors. Here are the ones to know about — and the specific fixes that resolve each one immediately.
The Complete Guide to Neck Fender Telecaster
The Fender Telecaster neck determines your instrument's playing feel and tonal character. This guide covers profiles, materials, setup and maintenance for players seeking better playability.
Common Telecaster Mistakes to Avoid
The Telecaster looks simple, but most players make the same avoidable mistakes with one. Rebecca Turner runs through the big ones and how to sidestep them.
Sigma Guitars for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A tangled brand history, but a simple first purchase. Here's everything a beginner actually needs to know about Sigma Guitars.
How to Set Up and Use Guitar Nylon
No ball ends, proper knots to tie — here's the full step-by-step process for fitting and settling in a fresh set of nylon strings.
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.
Common Overdrive Pedal Mistakes to Avoid
Most overdrive mistakes come from the same source: misunderstanding what the format actually does. Here is the list of what goes wrong and how to avoid it.
The Complete Guide to Left Handed 12 String
Left-handed 12-string guitars combine brilliant ergonomics with the shimmering richness of twelve-string tone. Learn what makes them special, how to set them up properly and which models work best.
Common Esp Guitars Mistakes to Avoid
None of these mistakes are stupid, they're just easy to make when you're excited about a new guitar. Here's how to avoid all nine.
Yamaha Guitar Company: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The catalogue is huge, but the decision doesn't have to be. Here's a straight, practical walk through the choices that actually matter before you buy.
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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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Electric Guitar
A versatile amplified instrument for rhythm, lead and genre-spanning performance, from clean tones to high-gain sounds.
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ESP
High-performance electric guitars with fast playability, strong output and a bold look suited to rock and metal.
Fender Stratocaster
The fender stratocaster is a versatile electric guitar known for bright tones, comfort and wide genre appeal.
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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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Guitar Tuners
Reliable tuning hardware for acoustic, electric and bass guitars, with options for upgrades, replacements and classic re...
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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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Telecaster
The Telecaster delivers bright tone, simple controls and reliable versatility for stage, studio and rehearsal.
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