Guitar Setup
Everything published on Viyolens under Guitar Setup — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Epiphone: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Body style comes first, then tier — this guide walks through every key buying decision for choosing the right model new or used at each budget level.
Electric Guitar Hardware for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Electric guitar hardware—the tuners, pickups, bridge, and more—doesn't have to be confusing. This beginner's guide breaks it all down in plain English.
Common Multi Guitar Stand Mistakes to Avoid
Most guitar rack problems are preventable: confirm finish compatibility before nitro contact, check real-world instrument fit not just capacity numbers, and never ignore stability near doorways or cab...
Lock Nut Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A locking nut sounds complicated, but it's actually a simple feature most beginners don't need to worry about. Learn what it does, when it matters, and whether your guitar needs one.
Ibanez Acoustic Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Buying your first Ibanez acoustic guitar can feel daunting — but Ibanez makes beginner-friendly instruments that are comfortable, affordable, and sound genuinely good.
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.
Pedal Risers for Guitar Pedals: A Complete Guide
A pedal riser tilts your pedalboard towards you, improving visibility and footswitch accuracy during performance. Explore why professionals make it standard equipment.
Silent Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A silent guitar removes the main reason beginners skip practice — the noise barrier — but getting the setup right from the start makes all the difference.
Common Electric Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
Players buying or learning on an electric guitar make common, avoidable errors in purchasing, setup and practice habits. Here is how to correct each one.
Guitar Tuners: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Accuracy and the need for a mute function are the two decisions that determine whether to choose a clip-on or pedal model — this guide covers both in detail.
Common Flying V Mistakes to Avoid
Benjamin runs through the specific mistakes Flying V buyers keep making, with a quick, practical fix for each one.
Yamaha Fg800 for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Bringing home your first guitar is a lovely, nerve-wracking moment. Let's get you settled in with it, one step at a time.
Common Archtop Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
The archtop rewards careful setup and informed playing habits. These are the mistakes that come up most often and what to do about them.
Common Les Paul Junior Mistakes to Avoid
This guitar rewards care and attention. Here are the mistakes most players make with a Les Paul Junior, and what to do instead.
Pedalboard for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Building your first pedalboard doesn't have to be complicated. Here's the practical path: choose a size, get power right, arrange your effects, and add room to grow.
Wireless Guitar System for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Going wireless for the first time is easier than it looks. Here's the plain, no-jargon way to set one up and get it right first time.
Tune Guitar Fender for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New to tuning a Fender guitar? This beginner's guide covers two tuning methods, step-by-step instructions, and how to avoid common mistakes.
Common Fender Electric Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
Learning electric guitar involves mistakes—some teach valuable lessons, others waste time. This guide highlights common errors new players make and how to avoid them.
Common Guitar Strings Mistakes to Avoid
Players at every level make avoidable mistakes with guitar strings. Here are the most common errors and how to correct each one.
Common Taylor Swift Guitars Mistakes to Avoid
The enthusiasm for Taylor Swift guitars is wonderful; the expensive, demoralising mistakes that follow can be avoided. Here are the pitfalls worth knowing before you spend anything.
String Action for Beginners: A Complete Guide
String action is the height of strings above the fretboard. Learn why it matters for beginners, how to spot problems, and why professional setup improves everything.
The Ultimate Guide to Fender Tune Guitar Tuner App
Keeping your Fender guitar in tune is essential for playing in key and maintaining instrument health. Learn the complete tuning process from fundamentals to troubleshooting.
Amp Cables for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Understand amp cables for your first amplifier setup. Learn cable types, quality features, proper connections and common mistakes to avoid.
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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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