Guitar Setup
Everything published on Viyolens under Guitar Setup — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Schecter for Beginners: A Complete Guide
You don't need to understand every spec sheet before you buy your first Schecter. Here's what genuinely matters as a beginner, and what to happily ignore for now.
Dreadnought Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Just starting out on acoustic guitar? Here's everything a beginner needs to know — from setup and posture to open chords, strumming basics and what to practise first.
Common Tanglewood Mistakes to Avoid
The recurring, easily avoidable mistakes buyers make with Tanglewood guitars, laid out plainly.
How to Set Up and Use Guitar Picks
The way you hold guitar picks, how much tip protrudes, and the angle against the strings all affect tone and technique in ways that compound over time. Here's how to get it right.
Cort for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A logical, patient walk-through for a first proper instrument: what to choose, how to settle in, and what to expect along the way.
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.
String Action Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
String action guitar setup affects your playing comfort more than you'd expect. This beginner's guide explains what action is, how to measure it, and when to seek professional adjustment.
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.
Common Martin and Taylor Mistakes to Avoid
The same handful of avoidable mistakes catch out buyers choosing between Martin and Taylor. Here's what to check before you commit.
The Complete Guide to Baritone Guitar Strings
Baritone guitar strings are engineered for extended-range instruments tuned lower than standard guitars. Discover how to select the right gauge, material, and set for your baritone setup.
Common Mandolin Strings Mistakes to Avoid
Baritone Guitar Strings: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Finding the right baritone guitar strings means knowing what specifications matter and what pitfalls to avoid. This guide walks you through the buying decisions that affect your playing experience and...
How to Set Up and Use Nylon Strings
Fitting nylon strings to a classical guitar involves a knot most players have never tied before and strings that refuse to stay in tune for the first few days — here is the full setup process explaine...
Everything You Need to Know About Guitar Student Discount
A student guitar is the ideal starting point for anyone beginning their musical journey. Choosing the right instrument sets the foundation for years of enjoyable playing.
Pedalboard Isolated Power Supply for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Tired of hum and buzz from your guitar pedals? A pedalboard isolated power supply solves this problem. This beginner's guide explains what they do, how to choose one for your setup, and how to install...
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.
Common Guitar Slide Mistakes to Avoid
Most frustrating slide sessions trace back to one of nine avoidable mistakes. Here's the honest list, and the quick fix for each one.
The Complete Guide to Pedalboards For Guitar Effects
A well-organised pedalboard transforms chaotic effects into elegant system, providing secure mounting, power management, and reliable performance that sounds professional and functions flawlessly.
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.
The Complete Guide to Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal
Overdrive pedals transform guitar tone. Discover how to choose, use, and stack them for blues, rock, and beyond.
Common Yamaha Guitar Company Mistakes to Avoid
Most Yamaha buyer's regret isn't about the instruments — it's about avoidable decisions made before or after the purchase. Here's what to watch for.
Offset Telecaster for Beginners: A Complete Guide
An offset Telecaster is an excellent first Tele. This beginner's guide covers comfort, tone, electronics, and setup—everything you need to know to get started.
The Complete Guide to Guitar Audio Jack
The guitar audio jack connects your instrument to amplifiers and equipment. Learn construction, troubleshooting and maintenance for reliable audio performance.
Guitar Nut for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The guitar nut is easy to overlook and central to how the guitar feels to play. Here's what every beginner should know about it.
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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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