Guitar Setup
Everything published on Viyolens under Guitar Setup — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Guitar Frets for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Guitar frets do more than just divide the neck — understanding them properly will make you a better player and help you choose the right instrument from the start.
Kids Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Half the guitars marked 'junior' or 'student' are fine and half aren't, and the label tells you nothing either way. Here's the checklist that actually matters.
The Complete Guide to String Gauges
String gauges are one of the most cost-effective ways to transform your tone and playability. This guide explores what gauges mean, how they affect your sound, and how to choose the right set for your...
Common Guitar Knobs Mistakes to Avoid
Small and simple as they are, replacement knobs can go wrong in several frustrating ways — here is what to watch out for.
The Complete Guide to Clip For Guitar
Discover guitar capos: how they work, which types exist, and how to choose the right one. Essential guide for every guitarist's toolkit.
Gibson Les Paul Left for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Picking up a left-handed Gibson Les Paul for the first time is exciting—and a bit daunting. Here's what you actually need to know to start your journey confidently.
Fender Electric Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A practical guide for beginners choosing their first electric guitar, covering what to look for, how to set up properly and practice habits that actually work.
Left Handed Acoustic Guitars for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Don't settle for a guitar that's just been restrung. Here's the honest, encouraging way into your first left-handed acoustic guitar.
The Best Guitar Nuts for the Money
The best guitar nut isn't the priciest — it's the right material for the instrument, correctly fitted. Here's how to think about value at each tier.
Left Handed Telecaster for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Left-handed guitarists deserve instruments matching their natural hand dominance. This guide addresses beginner concerns, explains why left-handed learning matters, and provides practical advice for c...
The Complete Guide to Cleaning A Guitar Neck
A clean guitar neck improves playability, brightens tone and protects the wood. This straightforward step-by-step guide covers everything you need to safely clean your fretboard.
Common Chapman Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
A few avoidable errors trip up a fair few buyers before they even get to play the thing. Here's what actually goes wrong, and the fix for each.
Sterling Guitars for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A beginner's guide to Sterling guitars. Discover why these instruments suit first-time players, select your model, and start playing confidently.
Yamaha Acoustic Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a Yamaha acoustic guitar means understanding the difference between families and what specifications actually affect how the instrument plays. This guide shows you what matters.
Esp Guitars for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The brand's reputation is built on players who know exactly what they want. Good news: you don't need to know any of that yet.
The Ultimate Guide to Guitar String Winders
A string winder speeds up changing guitar strings from minutes to seconds. Discover how to choose and use one effectively for faster, easier maintenance.
Common Locking Tuners Mistakes to Avoid
Most locking tuner problems come from a short list of avoidable mistakes. Here's what they are and how to avoid them.
Common Offset Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
Common Evh Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
I once watched someone walk out of a shop over a five-minute misunderstanding with a locking nut. Here's where people actually trip up, and how to avoid it.
Common Rickenbacker Mistakes to Avoid
Most Rickenbacker problems aren't faults at all, they're avoidable mistakes from treating the instrument like a Fender or Gibson. Here's what to watch for.
Yamaha Fg800: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A solid buy for the price, but not right for everyone. Here's what actually matters before you hand over any money.
Telecaster With Humbuckers for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A Telecaster with humbuckers offers warm tone, comfort, and beginner-friendly playability. Discover why this guitar combination is perfect for learning and what you need to get started.
Fender Jaguar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The Fender Jaguar looks complicated but is logical once explained. This beginner's guide covers the dual-circuit layout, floating bridge, string choice and tone — clearly, with no assumed knowledge.
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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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