Solid Top Guitars
Everything published on Viyolens under Solid Top Guitars — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Best Tanglewoods for the Money
No invented benchmarks here — just an engineer's breakdown of which Tanglewood guitars earn their price at each budget tier.
Yamaha Fg800 Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A budget acoustic with a genuine solid top. Here's exactly what's inside the Yamaha FG800, spec by spec.
Tanglewood Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Tanglewood guitars span budget starters to all-solid, handmade instruments. Here is what the ranges, body shapes and construction terms actually mean.
Common Tanglewood Mistakes to Avoid
The recurring, easily avoidable mistakes buyers make with Tanglewood guitars, laid out plainly.
Yamaha Fg800: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A solid buy for the price, but not right for everyone. Here's what actually matters before you hand over any money.
Tanglewood: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A plain-spoken guide to buying Tanglewood guitars: what to check, which spec actually matters, and how to match a range to your budget.