Jazz Guitar
Everything published on Viyolens under Jazz Guitar — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Common Archtop Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
The archtop rewards careful setup and informed playing habits. These are the mistakes that come up most often and what to do about them.
Archtop Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The archtop has specific setup requirements, a particular amplification approach and a playing tradition worth understanding from the start.
Archtop Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The archtop market covers a wide range of instruments and price points. Here is how to navigate it and decide what is right for you.
