Jazz Guitar
Everything published on Viyolens under Jazz Guitar — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Complete Guide to Flatwound Guitar String
Flatwound guitar strings offer warm tone and smooth feel, making them ideal for jazz and bass players. Explore the differences from roundwound strings and find the right flatwounds for your needs.
Selmer Guitars for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Drawn to Selmer guitars? This beginner's guide covers what Selmer guitars are, whether they're right for you, realistic expectations, and common pitfalls.
Jazz Guitar Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A hollow-body archtop is the classic image, but jazz guitar is really an approach as much as a piece of gear. Here's how it all fits together.
The Best Jazz Guitars for the Money
Archtop, semi-hollow, solid-body or nylon-string — here's which jazz guitar actually suits the style you're chasing.
The Complete Guide to Guitar Semi Hollow Electric
Semi-hollow body electric guitars deliver warmth and character. Explore how hybrid designs create versatile tones from intimate jazz to powerful rock.
The Complete Guide to Pick Jazz 3
The Pick Jazz 3 is a small, thin guitar pick designed for jazz and classical playing. This precision tool offers the control and tonal sophistication that jazz ensembles demand.
The Complete Guide to Acoustic Archtop Guitar
An acoustic archtop guitar delivers focused, punchy tone prized by jazz musicians and classical players. Discover why this sophisticated instrument commands premium prices and delivers unmatched tonal...
The Complete Guide to Gibson 335 Guitar
The Gibson 335 guitar is a timeless semi-hollow electric that blends warmth and resonance with modern playability. Favoured by jazz, blues, and rock musicians for over seven decades.
Archtop Guitar Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The archtop has a specific construction, a specific sound and a specific history. Here is what it is, how it works and who it is for.
The Best Archtop Guitars for the Money
From entry-level laminate instruments to full acoustic hand-carved models, these are the archtops that deliver the most for what you spend.
Epiphone Hollow Body for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Hollow body guitars feel different and sound warmer than solid-body models. This guide walks you through feedback, setup, and first-week playing so you can enjoy your Epiphone hollow body.
Common Jazz Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
Six common jazz guitar mistakes that have nothing to do with gear, and how to fix every one of them.
Pick Jazz 3 for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Jazz picks are thicker, smaller, and shaped differently from standard picks. This guide helps beginners understand what makes them special, choose the right thickness, and develop comfortable techniqu...
Hollow Body Guitar Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A hollow-body guitar is an electric guitar with a resonant acoustic cavity—built for warmth, openness and that distinctive woody tone that cuts through without aggression.
The Complete Guide to Jazz 3 Plectrum
The jazz 3 plectrum is the professional standard for jazz guitarists. This teardrop-shaped pick delivers precision, warm tone, and responsive dynamics.
The Complete Guide to Semi Hollow Acoustic
Semi-hollow acoustic guitars combine warm acoustic resonance with electric guitar playability and amplification. Explore the design, sound, and ideal players for this versatile instrument.
Jazz Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Archtop, semi-hollow or solid-body? Here's exactly what to check before buying a jazz guitar, and the mistakes worth avoiding.
The Complete Guide to Prs Hollow Body
PRS hollow body guitars combine semi-hollow warmth with modern craftsmanship and playability. These premium instruments deliver versatile tone suitable for jazz, blues, and rock whilst maintaining the...
Epiphone Semi Hollow Guitars for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Epiphone semi hollow guitars offer beginners warm tone, excellent playability, and professional appearance at affordable prices. This guide explains why they're ideal for starting your guitar journey.
The Complete Guide to Fender Semi Acoustic Guitars
Fender semi-acoustic guitars deliver warm resonance without feedback issues. Ideal for jazz, blues, rock, and soul musicians seeking natural acoustic tone.
Single Cut Guitar: A Complete Guide
A single cut guitar combines warm, resonant tone with moderate upper-fret access. From Gibson Les Pauls to modern boutique builds, discover what makes this iconic design beloved by blues, rock and jaz...
Jazz Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
You don't need a new archtop to start jazz guitar — here's how to begin on the instrument you already own.
The Complete Guide to Epiphone Semi Hollow Guitars
Epiphone semi-hollow guitars deliver authentic semi-hollow tone at accessible prices. Discover which model suits your playing style and budget.
Ibanez Semi Acoustic Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Ibanez semi-acoustic guitars offer acoustic resonance and amplified versatility in one instrument. Learn how to choose the right model.
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Archtop Guitar
Archtop guitars deliver focused, expressive tone with vintage style, ideal for jazz, swing and articulate chord playing.
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Flatwound Guitar String
Mellow, smooth-feeling strings for guitarists seeking vintage warmth, reduced squeak and a controlled, refined tone.
Flatwound Strings
flatwound strings deliver a smooth feel, warmer tone and lower finger noise for jazz, studio and vintage-style playing.
Harmony Guitar
Books that teach guitar harmony, chord shapes, theory and practical musical application.
Hollow Body Guitar
Warm, resonant electrics with a classic feel, ideal for jazz, blues and vintage-inspired playing.
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Jazz 3 Plectrum
A compact, precise pick for fast lead work, clean articulation and controlled playing across jazz, fusion and beyond.
Jazz Guitar
A warm, articulate guitar category for comping, solos and expressive playing across jazz and related styles.
Single Cut Guitar
One-cutaway electric guitars with strong sustain, a classic shape and a thick, powerful tone.
