Truss Rod
Everything published on Viyolens under Truss Rod — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Everything You Need to Know About Guitar Neck
The neck is the part you actually touch every second you play. Here's what each spec actually changes.
The Best Truss Rods for the Money
There is no single best truss rod, but some designs and suppliers consistently deliver. Here is what to look for and why.
How to Set Up and Use Make a Bass Guitar
Buzzing frets and sharp notes usually mean an unset bass, not a bad one. Here's how to fix the three things that matter most.
How to Set Up and Use Guitar Frets
A guitar that doesn't play cleanly usually has a setup problem, not a hardware problem. Here is how to check and set up your frets for consistent, buzz-free performance.
Bridge Neck for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A poor setup makes any guitar hard to play. Learning what the nut, truss rod and saddle do and how to check them turns a frustrating instrument into a playable one.
How to Set Up and Use Truss Rod
A clear, step-by-step process for checking neck relief and adjusting the rod correctly — with the right tool and the right technique.
Truss Rod Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The truss rod controls your guitar's neck relief — here is what it actually is, how it works, and what its limits are.
Truss Rod: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Whether you are replacing a damaged rod or choosing a guitar, here is what actually matters when a truss rod becomes a buying decision.
Common Epiphone Les Paul Mistakes to Avoid
Most frustration with these guitars traces back to a handful of avoidable errors. Here's what to watch for and how to fix each one.
Common Ibanez Bass Mistakes to Avoid
Most regrets with an Ibanez bass trace back to one of these eight avoidable mistakes, from choosing by series name alone to ignoring the setup.
Common Guitar Neck Mistakes to Avoid
The same handful of guitar neck mistakes turn up again and again. Here's what actually goes wrong, and the fix.
Common Rickenbacker Mistakes to Avoid
Most Rickenbacker problems aren't faults at all, they're avoidable mistakes from treating the instrument like a Fender or Gibson. Here's what to watch for.
Common Bridge Neck Mistakes to Avoid
Most guitar playability problems start at the bridge or neck. These are the mistakes that come up most often and how to avoid making them.
Truss Rod for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A plain-English introduction to what the neck's adjustable rod does, when it matters and how to approach it as a beginner.
Common Truss Rod Mistakes to Avoid
Most adjustment problems are avoidable. Here are the errors that recur most often and the discipline needed to sidestep them.
Common Warwick Bass Mistakes to Avoid
Most regrets with a Warwick bass trace back to buying the striking shape without checking the substance underneath. Here are the eight to avoid.
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Epiphone Les Paul
Classic single-cut electrics with thick tone, long sustain and strong appeal for rock, blues and lead players.
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Guitar Frets
Guitar frets define note positions on the neck and strongly affect intonation, comfort and playing accuracy.
Guitar Neck
The guitar neck shapes comfort, reach and technique, making it one of the most important parts of the instrument.
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Ibanez Bass
Ibanez bass models offer fast playability, modern tone and dependable performance for rehearsal, recording and live work...
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Make a Bass Guitar
Resources and parts for musicians who want to design and assemble a custom bass guitar from scratch.
Rickenbacker
Rickenbacker guitars are prized for chime, clarity and a distinctive vintage-inspired sound across rock, pop and studio...
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Truss Rod
Truss rod parts help keep a guitar neck stable, playable and properly set up for reliable performance.
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Warwick Bass
Punchy, precise bass guitars with strong build quality and a professional feel for stage, studio and rehearsal.
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