Guitar Upgrade
Everything published on Viyolens under Guitar Upgrade — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Bridge For Acoustic Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right bridge for acoustic guitar improves tone and playability significantly. This buying guide covers materials, specifications, and value at different price tiers.
Fender Locking Tuners for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Fender locking tuners solve the tuning stability problem that frustrates every beginner guitarist. Simple to use, affordable, and life-changing—here's what you need to know.
Pickup Fender: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Upgrading to new Fender pickups? This buying guide covers magnet types, output levels, price tiers, and what to check before you purchase.
Gibson Usa Pickups for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Upgrading to Gibson USA pickups represents your first serious tone-shaping decision as a guitarist.
Gibson Guitar Pickups: A Complete Buyer's Guide
If you're considering Gibson guitar pickups, know what specs matter, which models suit your playing style, and what pitfalls to avoid. This practical buying guide cuts through the marketing to help yo...
Locking Tuning Machines for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Locking tuning machines keep your guitar in tune by mechanically gripping the string. This beginner guide shows installation is simple and the payoff is enormous.
Fender Locking Tuners: A Complete Buyer's Guide
If you've ever struggled with tuning stability on your electric guitar, Fender locking tuners offer a proven solution. This buying guide walks you through the essential specifications, compatibility c...
The Complete Guide to Fender Necks
Fender necks set the standard for electric guitars. Discover the profiles, materials, and design choices that make them exceptional.
Bridge Pickup: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Replacing your bridge pickup? This guide covers specs, tonal character, price tiers, what to inspect, and common mistakes so you choose the perfect bridge pickup.
The Complete Guide to Locking Tuning Machines
Locking tuning machines eliminate tuning instability and string breakage. Discover why these simple innovations are standard on quality modern guitars.
Gibson Guitar Pickups for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Gibson guitar pickups are legendary for warm, full tone. This beginner's guide explains what pickups do, why Gibson pickups matter, how to know if you need an upgrade, and first steps toward upgrading...
The Complete Guide to Gibson Guitar Pickups
Gibson guitar pickups deliver the warm, thick tones legendary in rock, blues and jazz, shaped by thoughtful design emphasising musicality and responsive dynamics.
Guitar Knobs: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Replacing control knobs is one of the easiest guitar upgrades — here is what to look for so you get the right fit and style first time.
Bk Pickups for Beginners: A Complete Guide
BK Pickups deliver professional tone at beginner-friendly prices. This guide explains what BK Pickups are, why they matter, when to upgrade, and how to get the best sound from your investment.
Guitar Knobs Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Guitar knobs do more than they look like — here is a clear rundown of types, materials, shaft fitting and what actually matters when choosing one.
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 Best Bass Pickups for the Money
The best bass pickup upgrade depends on format, style and budget — but at every price point there are proven options that genuinely change what an instrument sounds like.
The Complete Guide to Acoustic Pickup
An acoustic pickup captures your guitar's authentic tone and lets you amplify it without a microphone. Discover different pickup types, installation options, and how to choose the right system for gig...
Humbuckers Bass: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Humbucker bass pickups deliver thick, warm tone and noise rejection. This guide helps you understand types, brands, and how to choose the right pickups.
The Best Bridge Necks for the Money
Bridge neck hardware has a direct effect on playability and tone. These are the upgrades and instruments that deliver the most value for what they cost.
The Complete Guide to Neck Fender Telecaster
The Fender Telecaster neck determines your instrument's playing feel and tonal character. This guide covers profiles, materials, setup and maintenance for players seeking better playability.
The Best Guitar Knobs for the Money
From budget plastic dome sets to precision-machined aluminium, here are the best replacement knobs by style and what makes each one worth buying.
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Acoustic Pickup
An acoustic pickup lets players amplify natural guitar tone with clarity, control and dependable live performance.
Bass Pickups
Bass pickups shape the core voice of the instrument, from vintage warmth to modern clarity and punch.
Bridge Neck
Bridge neck parts help support string alignment, stability and playability during repairs, upgrades and routine guitar m...
Fender Necks
Replacement and upgrade necks for players and builders looking to refine feel, fit and playability.
Gibson Guitar Pickups
Gibson guitar pickups shape tone with warmth, clarity and dynamic response for upgrades, repairs and custom builds.
Guitar Knobs
Guitar knobs let players adjust volume and tone quickly, making them useful for both sound shaping and customisation.
Locking Tuning Machines
Locking tuning machines help improve tuning stability, speed up string changes and suit demanding guitar setups.
Neck Fender Telecaster
A neck Fender Telecaster is the ideal replacement or upgrade part for restoring and customising a Tele-style guitar.
