Guitar Setup
Everything published on Viyolens under Guitar Setup — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Taylor Swift Guitars for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Taylor Swift's playing is genuinely accessible to beginners — open chords, capo work, strummed rhythms. Here's how to get started with the right guitar without getting lost in gear talk.
How to Set Up and Use Guitar Cleaning Kit
A thorough guitar clean takes less time than most players expect. These are the steps in the right order, using your cleaning kit to cover every part of the instrument.
Music Man: A Complete Buyer's Guide
No hype, just the checks that matter: how to choose between the bass and guitar ranges, and what to inspect before you buy new or used.
The Complete Guide to Action Of A Guitar
Guitar action affects every aspect of how your guitar plays and sounds. This guide explains what action is, how to measure it, and how to dial it in perfectly.
Ibanez Semi Acoustic Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Thinking about starting with an Ibanez semi acoustic guitar? This beginner's guide explains what you're buying, why beginners love these instruments, and how to set yourself up for success.
Guitar Polish: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Finish compatibility is the most important factor when buying a polish — this guide covers what to look for at each price point and what to avoid on nitro finishes.
Common Ibanez Gio Mistakes to Avoid
The avoidable mistakes that trip people up most often with an Ibanez GIO, from tremolo upkeep to nut work best left to a professional.
The Complete Guide to Music Rest
A music rest keeps your hands free and your music visible while you play. From tabletop stands to clip-on holders, find the right rest for your instrument and discover proper setup for comfort and cla...
Seagull Acoustic Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
If you're considering a Seagull acoustic guitar as your first instrument, you've already identified one of the smartest choices available for beginners. This guide walks you through what makes Seagull...
Common Guitar Frets Mistakes to Avoid
Most fret problems are avoidable. Here are the mistakes that cost players money and playing time, and the straightforward steps that prevent them.
Common Prs Guitars Mistakes to Avoid
I've seen the same handful of mistakes come round again and again with these guitars. Here's what trips PRS owners up most, and how to avoid it.
Common Guitar Tuners Mistakes to Avoid
Most tuning problems come from a handful of repeatable mistakes — tuning from the sharp side, dead batteries and inconsistent practice between sessions.
Common Gibson Les Paul Standard Mistakes to Avoid
None of these mistakes are the guitar's fault, and every one is avoidable once you know it's coming. Here's what actually trips buyers up.
Common Ibanez Rg Mistakes to Avoid
Epiphone Les Paul for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Worried an Epiphone Les Paul is too much guitar to start on? Here's honest, encouraging advice on the right version and what to learn first.
Fret King Electric Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A beginner's guide to choosing and playing your first Fret King electric guitar, covering setup, expectations, and common mistakes.
Ibanez Jem Junior for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The Ibanez Jem Junior is an excellent guitar for ambitious beginners who want serious playability and modern features without a premium price tag.
Bridge Neck: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The bridge neck configuration determines how a guitar plays. Understanding neck profile, scale length and bridge type helps you choose the right instrument for your playing style.
Common Fender Tuners Mistakes to Avoid
It happens to careful people, not just clumsy ones. Here's what actually catches people out, and how to avoid every one of them.
The Complete Guide to Guitar String Gauge
Guitar string gauge—the thickness of your strings—profoundly affects tone, playability, and comfort. Discover how to choose the right gauge for your playing style and guitar.
Epiphone Les Paul: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A no-nonsense checklist for buying an Epiphone Les Paul: what specs actually matter, and how to avoid the common pitfalls.
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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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