Yamaha
Everything published on Viyolens under Yamaha — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Line 6 Company Explained: Features, Types and Tips
From the AxSys 212 to Helix, here's how one company convinced guitarists that an amp doesn't need to be a heavy wooden box in the corner.
The Best 4 String Bass for the Money
Whether you're spending £250 or £1,600, there is a genuinely excellent bass at every price point — these are the models worth your money and why.
Yamaha Acoustic Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Choosing your first Yamaha acoustic guitar doesn't have to be overwhelming. This guide walks through what matters and gives you the confidence to take that first step.
Everything You Need to Know About Portable Yamaha Keyboards
A portable keyboard is a lightweight, self-contained musical instrument combining accessibility with genuine musical capability, ideal for learning, practice, casual performance and songwriting.
Yamaha Electric Bass Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Everything worth checking before buying a Yamaha bass guitar, from BB vs TRBX to bridge design and battery-powered electronics.
Common Yamaha Revstar Mistakes to Avoid
It's a genuinely good range, but a few honest mistakes crop up again and again. Here's what to check before you buy a Yamaha Revstar.
The Best Classical Guitars for the Money
The right classical guitar at the right price transforms the learning experience. Here are the instruments that genuinely deliver at each level of the market.
Yamaha Powered Pa Speakers: A Complete Guide
Yamaha PA speakers deliver professional-grade audio performance for live sound reinforcement. From compact portable systems to large-venue installations, Yamaha's reliable engineering makes them the s...
Cornet: A Complete Buyer's Guide
From bore size to valve action, Louise Watson walks through every decision you need to make before spending your money on a cornet.
Yamaha Saxophone Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Yamaha builds saxophones from student to professional with consistent quality, reliable intonation, and a clearly organised product ladder across all four voices.
The Best Baritone Horns for the Money
The baritone horn market divides clearly into student, intermediate and professional tiers. Here's what each level genuinely offers and which current models are worth knowing about.
A Guide to Yamaha Acoustic Guitars
Yamaha acoustic guitars have been the choice of beginners, singers and touring musicians for sixty years. No hype—just reliable instruments that work.
The Complete Guide to Electric Piano Keyboard Yamaha
Yamaha electric piano keyboards combine authentic piano character with modern features and legendary reliability, making them ideal for beginners, serious musicians, and professional performers.
Yamaha P45 Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Not flashy, but it does one job well. Here's what's actually inside the Yamaha P45, and what to expect from it.
Yamaha Guitar Amplifiers for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Your first guitar amplifier is a big step. Yamaha guitar amplifiers are excellent for beginners because they're reliable, affordable, and beginner-friendly.
The Best Half Size Guitars for the Money
These instruments have the setup quality and build consistency that makes learning possible rather than frustrating — covering classical, steel-string and premium options.
Yamaha Hs5 Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The Yamaha HS5's spec sheet explained properly: frequency response, connections, rear-panel switches and where it fits against the HS7 and HS8.
Common Yamaha Bass Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
The same handful of avoidable slip-ups crop up again and again in new bassists. Here's how to sidestep them before they cost you.
Stage Piano Yamaha: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a stage piano Yamaha requires understanding action, sound quality, and portability. Our guide helps you choose the right professional keyboard for touring or studio.
Common Yamaha Saxophone Mistakes to Avoid
Most Yamaha saxophone problems come from assembly errors, skipped maintenance, and technique habits that are easier to prevent than correct. This guide covers each one.
Celesta: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a celesta isn't like buying a guitar pedal. Here's the honest version of what actually matters.
The Best Yamaha Electric Bass Guitars for the Money
From a first TRBX174 to the premium BBP34, here's which Yamaha bass guitar actually suits your budget and playing style.
The Complete Guide to Yamaha Weighted Keyboard
A Yamaha weighted keyboard combines piano authenticity with modern convenience. Discover which models suit beginners, hobbyists, and gigging musicians alike.
The Best Yamaha P45s for the Money
Best value doesn't mean cheapest. Here's how to match your Yamaha P45 purchase to what you actually already own and need.
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Classical Guitar
Traditional nylon-string guitars for study, recital work and expressive fingerstyle with a warm, balanced tone.
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Half Size Guitar
Small, easy-to-handle guitars for children and beginners who need a comfortable starting point.
Yamaha Acoustic Guitar
Yamaha acoustic guitar models are known for reliable build quality, balanced tone and excellent value.
Yamaha Bass Guitar
A Yamaha bass guitar delivers clear low-end, comfortable playability and dependable performance across many styles.
Yamaha Hs5
Compact and accurate, the Yamaha HS5 is ideal for small studios, mixing, editing and critical nearfield monitoring.
Yamaha P145
A compact 88-key digital piano for home practice, lessons and portable playing, with a weighted feel and simple operatio...
Yamaha P45
An affordable 88-key digital piano for beginners and home practice, offering a weighted action in a simple portable desi...
Yamaha Revstar
The Yamaha Revstar is a distinctive modern electric guitar with strong style, comfort and versatile tone.
