Guitar Setup
Everything published on Viyolens under Guitar Setup — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Gibson Acoustic Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The honest buying guide: choose body size before model name, know your tonewoods, and the checklist for inspecting a used Gibson properly.
Common Silent Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
Silent guitars are forgiving instruments, but a few consistent mistakes reduce the experience significantly. Here's what to watch out for and why it matters.
Common Schecter Guitars Mistakes to Avoid
The avoidable mistakes that trip up Schecter guitars buyers again and again, from a plain-spoken repair-room point of view.
Kids Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Half of every early struggle on a kids guitar is the instrument's fault, not the player's. Here's a proper first-weeks plan, buzzy chords and all.
Common Squier Mistakes to Avoid
The mistakes that catch most first-time Squier buyers, and the simple fixes that stop them costing you twice.
The Complete Guide to Guitar Tool
Every guitarist should maintain their instrument with proper care, yet many overlook the importance of having essential tools at hand.
Clip For Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Just picked up a guitar? A guitar clip is simpler than you think. This beginner's guide walks you through setup, security, and the five mistakes to avoid.
Common Guitar Polish Mistakes to Avoid
The most consequential polish mistake is using a product incompatible with the finish — these are the errors players make most often and what to do instead.
Bridge Neck for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A poor setup makes any guitar hard to play. Learning what the nut, truss rod and saddle do and how to check them turns a frustrating instrument into a playable one.
Common 8 String Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
Most extended-range mistakes come down to the same short list: muting not sorted, scale length ignored at purchase, strings too light, and bass boosted instead of shaped. Here is what to watch for.
Common Acoustic and Electric Mistakes to Avoid
Most regrets aren't about the instrument being a dud — they're about the decision around it. Here are the mistakes to watch for, sorted properly.
Gretsch Semi Hollow Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A Gretsch semi hollow guitar is one of the smartest choices for a beginner guitarist. The comfortable neck, natural resonance, and welcoming playability let you sound good early and build confidence a...
Common 3/4 Acoustic Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
The avoidable mistakes that trip up buyers again and again, from a plain-spoken repair-room point of view.
Guitar Polish for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Cleaning and protecting your guitar's finish is straightforward once you know which product to use and how to apply it — this guide covers the essentials for beginners.
Tube Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Tube guitar amplifiers are more approachable than you think. This beginner's guide explains what tubes do, how to operate them, common mistakes to avoid, and how to start.
How to Set Up and Use Fender Tuners
Stabbing at strings in roughly the right order isn't a method. Here's the proper way to do it, in about thirty seconds once you know it.
Common Left Handed Acoustic Guitars Mistakes to Avoid
The same handful of avoidable mistakes trip up left-handed acoustic guitar buyers again and again. Here's how to sidestep every one.
Common Left Acoustic Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
Left-handed guitar mistakes fall into two categories: instrument problems and technique problems. Both are fixable, but the instrument issues come first.
Acoustic Guitar Strings: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying acoustic guitar strings is simpler than the forums make it. Know your guitar type, gauge and alloy, and you've got a decent set. Ignore the marketing hype and pick what actually works for your...
How to Set Up and Use Locking Tuners
Installing locking tuners is a straightforward afternoon job on most modern guitars. Here's the full step-by-step process from removal to first use.
Common Epiphone Mistakes to Avoid
Most playability problems on a budget guitar come down to four correctable issues — setup, strings, neck relief and gain setting. Here is how to address each one.
Guitar Nut: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A replacement guitar nut looks simple until you realise how many variables can go wrong. Here's exactly what to check before you order.
Gibson Firebird Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A Gibson Firebird plays like any other electric guitar underneath — here's everything a first-time owner actually needs to know about the shape, the pickups and the tuners.
The Complete Guide to Overdrive Guitar
An overdrive guitar is built with hot pickups, resonant tonewoods, and active electronics to naturally drive amplifier preamps into smooth, musical saturation without needing extreme volume.
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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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