Seymour Duncan
Everything published on Viyolens under Seymour Duncan — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Guitar Pickups: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Before you spend on a new amp or more pedals, it's worth looking at what's under the strings. Choosing the right pickups might be the most direct route to the sound you actually want.
The Best Pick Up Humbuckers for the Money
No fake shootouts — just an honest map of where the humbucker market's money goes, depending on what you actually play.
The Best Guitar Pickups for the Money
The gap between a £50 and a £350 pickup doesn't always reflect a proportional difference in what you hear. Here's where the value actually sits, by type and budget tier.
The Best Single Coil Pickups for the Money
The Best Yamaha Pacificas for the Money
A guitar that doesn't need to shout about being good value — it just quietly is. Here's which Pacifica to buy, and why.
Bass Pickups: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The key buying decision starts with format — the pickup must physically fit the instrument — then moves to the tonal question of what you actually want the upgrade to do.
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Bass Pickups
Bass pickups shape the core voice of the instrument, from vintage warmth to modern clarity and punch.
Guitar Pickups
Guitar pickups convert string vibration into amplified tone, shaping the character, clarity and output of the instrument...
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Pick Up Humbucker
Noise-reducing dual-coil pickups with thick tone, strong output and plenty of sustain.
Single Coil Pickups
Bright, articulate electric guitar pickups known for clarity, dynamic response and classic single-coil tone.
Yamaha Pacifica
The Yamaha Pacifica is a versatile electric guitar range known for comfort, value and flexible tones.
