Music Equipment
Everything published on Viyolens under Music Equipment — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Complete Guide to Bass Head Ampeg
Discover Ampeg bass amp heads—from the legendary SVT tube amps to modern solid-state designs. Learn wattage, portability, tone and how to choose the right model.
Novation Bass 2: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Essential buying guide for choosing the Novation Bass 2, covering synthesis capabilities, MIDI connectivity, keyboard response, and purchasing pitfalls.
String Direct for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Nervous about your first guitar string purchase? This beginner's guide removes the intimidation. Learn what questions to ask, what to avoid, and how to replace strings after buying.
Console Digital Piano: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Console digital pianos offer affordable home playing, but the market is crowded. This guide walks you through the specs that matter, price tiers and common pitfalls.
Ibanez Bass Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Is an Ibanez bass guitar right for you? Explore specs, price ranges, and how to avoid costly mistakes when buying one of Japan's most innovative bass brands.
Monophonic Synth for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A monophonic synth plays one note at a time, making it perfect for learning synthesis fundamentals. This guide covers setup and basic sound creation.
Marshall Acoustic Amps: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right Marshall acoustic amp means understanding wattage, cabinet style, and features that genuinely matter for your playing—not just specs on a box.
Orange Amp Pedal for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Orange amp pedals offer professional tone in portable form, but beginners need to understand setup requirements and timing. This guide walks you through whether an Orange amp makes sense for you and h...
Keyboards With Microphone: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Shopping for keyboards with microphone? Discover the specs that matter, how to assess quality, avoid common mistakes, and find real value.
Squier Mustang: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The Squier Mustang offers genuine playability and character at a budget price. This buyer's guide covers what to check, setup costs, and how it compares to alternatives.
Guitar Power Amplifiers for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Picking your first guitar power amplifier doesn't have to be overwhelming. This beginner's guide covers wattage, impedance, tube vs solid-state options, and essential tips to help you find the perfect...
The Complete Guide to Prices For Pianos
Piano prices range from £100 for budget keyboards to £150,000+ for concert grands. Learn what to expect at each price level and how to choose wisely.
Yamaha Stage Custom Drum Set Explained
Yamaha drum sets span entry-level to professional options with consistent quality across price points. Discover what makes different series suitable for various drummer needs.
Gretsch Drum Company for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Gretsch drums inspire confidence and sound beautiful, but beginners wonder if the investment is justified early in their drumming journey. This guide explains why Gretsch quality matters and how to st...
Guitar Humidifier: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A guitar humidifier prevents costly damage from dry air. This guide explains what actually matters when selecting one and which models deliver real value.
Moog Matriarch: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The Moog Matriarch is a powerful semi-modular synthesizer for serious electronic music producers. This buying guide evaluates what you're actually getting, common misconceptions about the Matriarch, a...
Taylor Nylon Strings for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting your guitar journey with Taylor nylon strings establishes quality standards that shape your entire musical development.
Epiphone Thunderbird Iv Bass: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Expert buyer's guide to the Epiphone Thunderbird IV bass, covering specifications, quality assessment, price ranges, inspection criteria, and value comparison.
Ambient Reverb Pedal: A Complete Buyer's Guide
An ambient reverb pedal creates lush, spacious tones—but buying the wrong one wastes money. This guide covers decay time, pre-delay, and how to test quality.
Roland Samplers for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New to sampling? Roland samplers are more approachable than you think. This guide covers first-session basics, building loops, and creating music with confidence.
Humbuckers Bass: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Humbucker bass pickups deliver thick, warm tone and noise rejection. This guide helps you understand types, brands, and how to choose the right pickups.
Marshall Pedals for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Marshall pedals are perfect for beginners looking to add distortion and crunch to their tone. This guide demystifies Marshall pedals with straightforward setup, easy controls, and encouraging first st...
Mxr Guitar Pedals for Beginners: A Complete Guide
MXR guitar pedals might look complex, but they're designed to be intuitive. This beginner's guide walks you through which MXR guitar pedals to choose first, how to dial in your sound, and the common m...
Charvel Bass Guitars: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Considering a Charvel bass? This guide covers what to check, price tiers from budget to premium, electronics options, and common mistakes to avoid.
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Aguilar Bass Amp
An Aguilar bass amp delivers articulate tone, strong headroom and dependable low-end power for serious bass players.
Bass Amp
Bass amps shape your low-end tone for practice, rehearsal and live work, from compact models to powerful stage rigs.
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Fret King Electric Guitar
The fret king electric guitar combines versatile tones, comfortable playability and practical performance for working mu...
Guitar Amp
Browse a guitar amp for practice, rehearsal and stage-ready tone with the power and feel you need.
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Keyboard Stand
Find a reliable keyboard stand for home practice, studio work and live performance with the right level of support.
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Moog
Discover Moog instruments for expressive analogue synthesis, hands-on control and unmistakable classic sound.
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Pedal Power Supply
Pedal power supplies provide reliable, tidy and quiet energy for guitar and bass effects boards of any size.
Taylor Electric Guitar
A Taylor electric guitar offers refined playability, dependable quality and versatile tones for modern players.
