Music Gear
Everything published on Viyolens under Music Gear — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Ultimate Guide to Pearl Exx Drum Kit
Pearl has built premium drum kits since 1946, trusted by session musicians and touring professionals worldwide. Explore Pearl's range, from affordable beginner kits to handcrafted professional instrum...
Cool Electric Guitars for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Your first cool electric guitar should inspire you while playing well. This guide helps beginners find instruments that look great, feel comfortable, and sound good.
Roland Gr Synth: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Navigating the Roland GR Synth marketplace requires understanding generations, pitch detection speed, and real-world performance. This buying guide walks you through specifications that matter, price...
Chord Player: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The features that separate a genuinely useful chord player from a novelty, checked the way you'd want a mate in the trade to check it for you.
Bass Di Box for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Just starting bass? Wondering about DI boxes? This beginner's guide explains what a bass DI box does, when you'll need one and how to choose.
The Best Chord Players for the Money
Free browser tools, MIDI plug-ins, hardware pads, arranger systems or a guitar-focused app — here's which tier of chord player actually suits you.
Moog Digital Piano: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Moog digital pianos are hybrid instruments combining acoustic piano keys with synthesizer character. This buying guide evaluates whether their premium pricing is justified, common misconceptions, and...
Fender Acoustic Bass: A Complete Buyer's Guide
When buying a Fender acoustic bass, you're choosing a specialised instrument for unplugged play and studio warmth. This guide helps you make the right choice.
The Complete Guide to Guitar Amplifiers
A guitar amplifier is as important as your instrument itself, shaping tone and inspiring creativity. This guide explores types, specifications and how to select the perfect amplifier.
The Complete Guide to Marshall Acoustic Amplifier
Marshall acoustic amplifiers deliver professional reliability and clean amplification for acoustic performers. From coffee shop gigs to festivals, these amps project your acoustic performance with cla...
Ibanez Tube for Beginners: A Complete Guide
An Ibanez tube amplifier produces warm, responsive tone that rewards good technique. This guide covers setup, safety, maintenance, and beginner benefits.
The Best Electric Pianos for the Money
Smart choices for electric piano value: recommended instruments in the £300–£600, £600–£1,200, and £1,200+ ranges, with specific models that deliver excellent value.
Acoustic Guitar Tuners: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Reliable acoustic guitar tuners are essential for maintaining proper pitch and playing quality music. This buyer's guide covers tuner types, key specifications, accuracy levels, and factors to conside...
The Complete Guide to Bass Guitar Amplifier Heads
A bass amplifier head delivers the tone and power that define your sound. Learn the differences between tube, solid-state, and hybrid designs to choose the right one.
The Best Woodwind Instruments for the Money
Naming one 'best' instrument across such a varied family is a bit like naming the best vegetable. Here's how to find real value at your own level instead.
Laney Amplifiers for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Laney amplifiers are excellent for nervous first-time buyers. Discover the right amp size for your needs, understand key controls, and avoid beginner mistakes.
Everything You Need to Know About Yamaha Drum Kit
Yamaha has built professional drum kits for over fifty years. Learn about the Recording Custom, Stage Custom, Tour Custom and DTX electronic lines, and understand what each range actually delivers.
Luna Ukulele: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A practical guide to choosing the right Luna ukulele — from soprano to baritone sizes, wood types, price and what you're paying for.
Trombone Case: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying the right trombone case protects your expensive instrument and ensures durability. Learn how to evaluate protection levels, confirm fit, and choose a case suited to your needs.
The Complete Guide to Cable Electric Guitar
A quality electric guitar cable preserves your tone and eliminates interference. Understand cable construction, shielding and how to choose the right cable for your setup.
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...
Marshall Guitar Effects Pedals: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Marshall guitar effects pedals bring legendary amplifier tone to pedalboard format. This buying guide explains specifications that matter, price tiers, and how to choose the right pedal for your playi...
Trombone Case for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting with your first trombone? This beginner-friendly guide walks you through trombone case options without jargon. Learn why it matters, what to choose, and what to avoid.
The Complete Guide to Amp Mixer
An amp mixer lets you blend multiple instruments and sources into a single amplifier without constant cable swapping. Discover how an amp mixer enhances your rig's flexibility.
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Bass Effects Pedals
Bass effects pedals add tone shaping, texture and control for recording, rehearsal and live bass work.
Blackstar Guitar Amp
Blackstar guitar amps for flexible practice, rehearsal and gigging, with modern tones and practical features for UK play...
Fender Electric Guitar
Fender electric guitar models offering classic tone, comfort and broad genre appeal.
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Guitar Amp
Browse a guitar amp for practice, rehearsal and stage-ready tone with the power and feel you need.
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Looper Pedal
A looper pedal helps guitarists build layered parts for practice, composition and live solo performances.
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Martin Guitars
Respected acoustic instruments known for craftsmanship, projection and a balanced, professional sound.
P Bass
Classic bass guitar category for punchy low end, solid feel and reliable tones across rock, pop and studio work.
Pedalboard Case
Durable cases that protect pedalboards in transit and keep effects ready for gigs and rehearsals.
