Heavy Metal Guitar
Everything published on Viyolens under Heavy Metal Guitar — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
How to Set Up and Use 8 String Guitar
A well-set-up 8-string guitar plays very differently from a factory-fresh one. Here is how to set the action, intonation and pickup height, and how to handle the muting extended range demands.
8 String Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The 8-string guitar adds two bass strings below a standard guitar. The technical challenges are real but learnable — and muting is the first thing to get right.
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.
The Best 8 String Guitars for the Money
The Ibanez RG8 remains the most trusted starting point, but Solar Guitars and the RGD series offer real improvements at mid-range prices. Here is what to buy and why.
8 String Guitar Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The 8-string guitar extends standard guitar range with two extra bass strings, changing the instrument's physics, neck dimensions and technique demands in ways worth understanding before buying.
8 String Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
An 8-string guitar has more variables than a standard guitar — scale length, bridge type, neck profile, pickups. Understanding them before you buy prevents an expensive mistake.
