Guitars
Everything published on Viyolens under Guitars — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Overdrive Pedal for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Do you actually need an overdrive pedal yet? Here is what it does, when it earns its place on the board and where to start if you decide you want one.
The Best Truss Rods for the Money
There is no single best truss rod, but some designs and suppliers consistently deliver. Here is what to look for and why.
The Ultimate Guide to Overdrive Pedal
The overdrive pedal works with your amplifier, not instead of it. Here is the full picture of what these designs do and why the best ones sound the way they do.
Make a Bass Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The spec sheet only tells half the story. Here's what actually matters before you buy a bass guitar.
How to Set Up and Use Make a Bass Guitar
Buzzing frets and sharp notes usually mean an unset bass, not a bad one. Here's how to fix the three things that matter most.
Make a Bass Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
One of the friendlier instruments to start on, provided you begin in the right order. Here's exactly how.
How to Set Up and Use Truss Rod
A clear, step-by-step process for checking neck relief and adjusting the rod correctly — with the right tool and the right technique.
Truss Rod Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The truss rod controls your guitar's neck relief — here is what it actually is, how it works, and what its limits are.
Truss Rod: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Whether you are replacing a damaged rod or choosing a guitar, here is what actually matters when a truss rod becomes a buying decision.
Make a Bass Guitar Explained: Features, Types and Tips
String count, scale length, pickups and electronics all change how a bass feels. Here's the real anatomy of the decision.
Overdrive Pedal: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The overdrive market is crowded and full of hype. Here is what actually matters when choosing one and how to match it to your amp and playing style.
Truss Rod for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A plain-English introduction to what the neck's adjustable rod does, when it matters and how to approach it as a beginner.
Common Overdrive Pedal Mistakes to Avoid
Most overdrive mistakes come from the same source: misunderstanding what the format actually does. Here is the list of what goes wrong and how to avoid it.
Common Truss Rod Mistakes to Avoid
Most adjustment problems are avoidable. Here are the errors that recur most often and the discipline needed to sidestep them.
Common Make a Bass Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
Every one of these mistakes gets made at the shop counter regularly. Here's how to sidestep each one.
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Make a Bass Guitar
<h2>Planning a bass build from the ground up</h2><p>The make a bass guitar category is for musicians interested in assem...
Overdrive Pedal
<h2>Overdrive pedal for classic driven tone</h2><p>An overdrive pedal is a core tool for guitarists who want to add grit...
Truss Rod
<h2>Setup and stability</h2><p>A truss rod is one of the most important parts of a guitar’s neck setup, helping to contr...
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