Neck-Through Construction
Everything published on Viyolens under Neck-Through Construction — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
A Guide to Rickenbacker Electric Bass Guitar
A Rickenbacker bass looks and sounds like nothing else. Here's what actually makes one different, where the design came from, and who made it famous.
Rickenbacker Bass for Beginners: A Complete Guide
It feels a little different under the fingers, and that's alright. Here's a patient, step-by-step guide to your first weeks on the instrument.
A Guide to Rickenbacker Bass
Bright, biting and instantly recognisable. Here's what actually makes a Rickenbacker bass sound and feel so different from a Fender-style instrument.
The Best Rickenbacker Bass for the Money
The current range is small and focused. Here's how the 4003, 4003S and vintage 4001 stack up depending on what you're actually chasing.
Rickenbacker Electric Bass Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A Rickenbacker bass isn't the usual first-instrument pick, but plenty of beginners start here and get on fine. Here's what you actually need to know.
Rickenbacker Bass: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Different construction, different truss-rod history, and a used market with more variation than most players expect. Here's what actually matters before you buy.
Common Rickenbacker Bass Mistakes to Avoid
It's genuinely different under the hood to a Fender-style bolt-on, and treating it the same way is where most of the trouble starts. Here's what to watch for.