Hollow Body Guitar
Everything published on Viyolens under Hollow Body Guitar — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Gretsch White Falcon Guitar Explained: Features, Types and Tips
White, gold and impossible to miss — here's what the Gretsch White Falcon actually is, how it's built, and why players still reach for one.
Gretsch White Falcon Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The Gretsch White Falcon began as a showpiece nobody meant to sell. Here is how it became one of the most recognisable guitars ever built — and how the many versions differ.
Gretsch Falcon Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Different generations use different pickups, bracing and tailpieces — and those differences genuinely change how it plays. Here's what to check.
The Ultimate Guide to Gretsch Falcon Guitar
You see it before you hear it. The story of the guitar built to be a showpiece first — and how it earned its sound to match.
The Best Gretsch Electromatics for the Money
Best value isn't the cheapest model — it's the right one for how you play. Here is where the Gretsch Electromatic range genuinely earns its price.
Gretsch Falcon Explained: Features, Types and Tips
One of the most theatrical guitars ever built, and a genuinely serious instrument underneath — here's what actually defines the range.
Gretsch White Falcon Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Falling for a Gretsch White Falcon is easy — buying the right one takes a bit more care. Here's what to check before you hand over the money.
Gretsch Electromatic for Beginners: A Complete Guide
That gorgeous hollow body looks intimidating for a first guitar. Here is why a Gretsch Electromatic is far friendlier to start on than it looks.
Gretsch White Falcon for Beginners: A Complete Guide
It's huge, white and gold — but is a Gretsch White Falcon actually sensible to learn on? Here is the honest answer, from weight and controls to your first weeks.
The Best Gretsch White Falcon Guitars for the Money
From the sensible modern Professional Collection to a full vintage 6137 Project-O-Sonic — which White Falcon tier actually deserves your money.
Gretsch Falcon: A Complete Buyer's Guide
An honest buying guide to the Falcon range — no sales patter, just what actually matters before you spend the money.
Gretsch Electromatic Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Jets, hollow bodies, baritones and half a dozen pickup names — here is how the whole Gretsch Electromatic range actually fits together.
Gretsch Falcon Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
It's not a strange first proper guitar. The honest, patient version of getting comfortable with your first big hollow-body.
Common Gretsch Falcon Mistakes to Avoid
The mistakes I've watched genuinely enthusiastic buyers make, over and over, and the simple fix for each one.
Common Gretsch Falcon Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
A little forethought saves a lot of heartache. Here's what I see people get wrong most often after falling for that finish.
Gretsch White Falcon Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Big, gold and a little intimidating — here's the plain-spoken truth about starting out on a Gretsch White Falcon, and how to make it work as a first guitar.
The Best Gretsch Falcons for the Money
No invented shoot-outs, just an honest look at what you get at each Falcon tier, and which type of player each one actually suits.
Gretsch Falcon for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Bigger than the photos suggest and genuinely different to play — here's the honest, no-jargon guide to starting out on one.
Gretsch White Falcon: A Complete Buyer's Guide
“White Falcon” covers everything from a 1958 original to a budget Electromatic. Here is what to check on pickups, bridges and construction before you buy one.
The Best Gretsch Falcon Guitars for the Money
There's no single best one here — just an honest breakdown of which current Falcon suits which player, and why.
Gretsch Electromatic: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Match the body type and pickups to how you actually play. Here is the honest checklist for buying the right Gretsch Electromatic the first time.
