Valve Amps
Everything published on Viyolens under Valve Amps — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Marshall Studios for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Marshall Studios are all-valve amps with real tonal character — but they work differently from solid-state amps. Here's what every beginner needs to know before buying one.
The Ultimate Guide to Marshall Studios
Marshall Studios bring the classic Plexi, JCM800 and JTM45 circuits into compact, switchable-wattage heads. Here's how they work, which model is which, and why they exist.
Marshall Studios: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The Marshall Studio range covers three very different circuit characters from three different eras. Buying the wrong model gives you the wrong tones. Here's how to choose right.
The Best Marshall Studios for the Money
Three amps, three very different classic circuits, one question: which Marshall Studio is actually worth your money? Here's the honest breakdown across the range.