Used Guitars
Everything published on Viyolens under Used Guitars — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Guitar Ibanez Jem: A Complete Buyer's Guide
From a budget JEMJR to a near-exact replica of Vai's own guitar — here's exactly what to check before you buy an Ibanez JEM.
Common Washburn Guitars Mistakes to Avoid
A great backstory has led more than a few buyers astray. Here are the mistakes I see most often, and the honest fix for each.
Epiphone Explorer: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Passive ProBucker or active EMG? Here's exactly what to check before buying an Epiphone Explorer, new or used.
Common Rickenbacker Electric Bass Mistakes to Avoid
The honest list of mistakes owners and buyers most often make with a Rickenbacker electric bass, and how to sidestep them.
Common Epiphone J 200 Mistakes to Avoid
Most problems with this guitar have nothing to do with the guitar itself. Here are the buying and care mistakes worth avoiding entirely.
Yamaha Pacifica: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Finding a Yamaha Pacifica is easy. Working out which one is right for you is the actual decision — here's how to make it properly.
Dean Ml Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Fixed bridge or Floyd Rose, import or USA-built — here's exactly what to check before you buy a Dean ML guitar, new or secondhand.
Everything You Need to Know About No.Tom Guitars
A Denmark Street institution with vintage and used guitars, not its own product line. Here is what No.Tom Guitars actually is, and what to expect before you visit.
Gibson Acoustic Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The honest buying guide: choose body size before model name, know your tonewoods, and the checklist for inspecting a used Gibson properly.
Rickenbacker Electric Bass: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Everything worth knowing before you buy a Rickenbacker electric bass, from 4003 vs 4003S to what to check on a used example.
Common Epiphone Explorer Mistakes to Avoid
It's a brilliant guitar, but I've watched (and made) enough of the same mistakes to know exactly where new Explorer owners trip up.
Common Gibson Explorer Mistakes to Avoid
The genuinely avoidable mistakes that trip up new owners, from neck-dive to buying on badge alone.
The Best Guitar Ibanez Jems for the Money
There's no single 'best' JEM — here's how the range actually splits by budget, playing level and what you're chasing.
Common No.Tom Guitars Mistakes to Avoid
Buying vintage or used rewards curiosity and punishes assumptions. Here are the most common mistakes shoppers make, and straightforward ways to avoid each one.
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.
Gibson Explorer: A Complete Buyer's Guide
What to actually check before buying a Gibson Explorer, from used-guitar red flags to Gibson versus Epiphone.
Fender Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
There's no single best Fender in this range, only the right one for what you play and what you can spend. Here's how to work it out.
Common Fender Mistakes to Avoid
It's almost never the guitar's fault. Here are the specific, avoidable mistakes that actually trip up Fender buyers and owners.
Fender: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Which shape, which tier, and what to check if it's used: everything you need to buy a Fender with confidence, in the right order.
Gibson Les Paul: A Complete Buyer's Guide
From Epiphone entry-levels to the USA-made Standards, buying a Les Paul is a considered decision. Here's how to find the right one for your hands and your budget.
Common Gibson Acoustic Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
The mistakes I see again and again from behind the counter: buying the name not the body shape, skipping structural checks, and ignoring humidity.
Mustang Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a Mustang means knowing which version you want. Here's how to avoid the trap of buying a Mustang that isn't actually what it claims to be.
No.Tom Guitars for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Vintage guitar shops can feel intimidating as a beginner. Here is a warm, honest, step-by-step way to approach your first visit or browse without the nerves.
Yamaha Pacifica 112v: A Complete Buyer's Guide
This guitar doesn't win you over with flash — it wins you over with everything working the way it should. Here's what to think about before you buy one.
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Fender guitars across electric, acoustic and hybrid designs for versatile playing.
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Gibson Acoustic Guitar
The gibson acoustic guitar delivers warm, responsive tone with the heritage and presence many musicians look for.
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The gibson explorer combines bold styling with powerful electric tone for rock and metal players.
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The Gibson Les Paul is a legendary electric guitar known for sustain, power and classic rock-ready tone.
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The Yamaha Pacifica is a versatile electric guitar range known for comfort, value and flexible tones.
