Music Gear
Everything published on Viyolens under Music Gear — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Gear: What You Need to Know
Music gear captures, shapes and amplifies sound — but what actually matters, and when do you really need to upgrade? Here's the straight answer.
The Complete Guide to Sustain Guitar Pedal
A sustain guitar pedal extends your note decay, enabling soaring leads and powerful tones. Learn how sustain pedals work, which type suits your style, and how to set them up for maximum musical impact...
Chase Bliss Pedal for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Chase Bliss Audio makes some of the most sophisticated guitar effect pedals in the world, but their reputation for complexity intimidates many beginners. The truth: their sophistication serves musicia...
Jupiter Trumpet: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a Jupiter trumpet requires understanding model tiers, bore sizes, and valve quality. This buying guide breaks down specifications that affect playability, common pitfalls, and how to assess v...
The Best Behringers for the Money
There's no single best Behringer — only the one that matches your situation. Here's where genuine value sits across synths and mixers.
Mpc Akai 2000 Xl: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Shopping for a used Akai MPC2000XL? This guide covers price tiers, essential checks (pads, display, buttons), common problems, and what to verify before committing.
The Complete Guide to Folding Keyboard
Folding keyboards combine portability with professional-grade performance. Discover types, features and how to choose the perfect portable keyboard.
The Complete Guide to Gibson Guitar Pickups
Gibson guitar pickups deliver the warm, thick tones legendary in rock, blues and jazz, shaped by thoughtful design emphasising musicality and responsive dynamics.
Ampeg Guitar Amp: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Ampeg built their legendary reputation on bass amplifiers, yet their guitar amplifiers remain profoundly underrated. This guide walks you through purchasing an Ampeg guitar amp and evaluating whether...
Ampeg Guitar Amp for Beginners: A Complete Guide
An Ampeg guitar amp sounds professional right out of the box. This beginner's guide covers setup, essential controls, and what not to worry about when starting out.
The Complete Guide to Silent Drum Set
Silent drum sets enable you to practise anytime without disturbing others. Learn about mesh vs rubber pads, modules and how to find the perfect kit for your needs.
The Ultimate Guide to Trumpet Mouthpiece
The trumpet mouthpiece has more influence over sound and playability than most beginners realise. Here's a clear explanation of how it works, what the parts do, and what the sizing numbers mean.
Martin Guitars for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The Complete Guide to Pedal Delay Behringer
Behringer pedal delay units offer professional-quality delay effects at affordable prices. Explore their features and why they're excellent for expanding your effect pedal collection.
Strymon Effects Pedals: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Strymon effects pedals deliver premium reverb, delay and modulation algorithms. Discover which models suit your playing style, budget and rig setup.
P90 Pickup Guitars for Beginners: A Complete Guide
P90 pickup guitars produce distinctive, warm, midrange-focused tone loved by blues and rock players. This guide explains P90 characteristics, differences from alternatives, and beginner considerations...
Strymon Effects Pedals for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Intimidated by Strymon effects pedals? This beginner's guide proves they're more approachable than you think. Discover which models suit new players and how to start.
The Complete Guide to Guitar Punk Guitars
Punk rock guitars are built on raw energy, simplicity and attitude rather than technical virtuosity. From the three-chord fury of the Sex Pistols to the melodic hooks of post-punk bands, punk guitars...
The Best Fender Electric Guitars for the Money
The best Fender electric guitars for the money depend on what you need. This guide cuts through brand hype, helping you find genuine value at every price point.
Bass Guitar Octave Pedal: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a bass guitar octave pedal requires choosing between analogue and digital tracking, understanding how the pedal performs with your bass, and finding the right balance of features and cost. This...
Guitar Amp: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Finding the right guitar amp means matching the wattage, type and format to how you actually play — not the way you imagine you might one day play.
Yamaha Drum Kit: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right Yamaha drum kit means understanding shells, hardware, cymbals and budget allocation. This guide walks through what actually matters when buying acoustic or electronic Yamaha drums.
Musical Instruments: A Complete Buyer's Guide
From setting a realistic budget to choosing between acoustic and electronic, this buyer's guide helps you make a confident, well-informed decision about your next musical instrument.
The Complete Guide to Fender Baritone
Fender baritone guitars offer deeper sonic possibilities through extended scale length and lower tuning, perfect for metal, experimental and diverse musical applications.
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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.
