James' Home of Tone
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Ethos
Curated by James P Gascoigne, the 'Home of Tone' is a humble collection of guitars, parts & accessories that have been individually selected to be represented here for their quality, design and the brand in question's shared passion for the guitar.
I certainly don't consider the Home of Tone as re-writing the book on guitar store approach, but instead see this venture as writing my own book about what I love about the guitar; the instrument that has provided inspiration in numerous facets of my life from an early age.
All I hope, is that you find the Home of Tone a place share your passion for guitars with me. The stores name is a bit of fun ultimately, but the intention is from the heart and since the humble beginnings in 2015 it seems there are so many of you that can relate to the approach. For that, the least I can say is Thank You.
Home of Tone Blog
Our demonstration Millimetric Instruments MGS2 scores a Editor's Choice 9/10 with Guitar.com!
We're incredibly proud to help represent Millimetric Instruments and it was great to get the MGS2 to them to see what they thought, but to come out of the review with an editior's choice award and 9/10 score we can't ask for much better!
Workshop Spotlight - Diamond Bottlenecks glass guitar slides with Ian McWee
I have known Ian McWee of Diamond Bottlenecks for many years. When I first became interested in slide guitar, I was reading an issue of Guitarist Magazine and a review of some beautiful glass slides caught my eye. After reading I realised these were made local to me, and knew I had to pay a visit. This must have been over 15 years ago now, and Ian was as enthusiastic about his slides and slide guitar in general as he is today.
Coffee+Guitars - How to find the venue if travelling by car
My Coffee+Guitars Charity event will be held at a well known Stourbridge location, one which has a deep history in the area but is also very easy to find and central to the town. If you haven't been to this area before and are planning to drive, here are some helpful tips on how to find it!
