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Home of Tone interview by 'Squid Guitar'!

April 22, 2018 — James P Gascoigne

Hal from Squid Guitar reached out about doing a written interview, was nice to share some more about the Home of Tone! Hope you enjoy reading some further insight into what I do here, and why I love doing it!

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Geeking out...with The Guitar Geek!

March 22, 2018 — James P Gascoigne

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Just before the Guitar Show I was messaged by Andrew, who runs the brilliantly informative and varied YouTube channel, The Guitar Geek. I was really humbled to be asked to be part of his new series of videos named 'Geeking out', not only that but to be the first!

After getting chance to speak with Andrew, learn more about his channel and also now be part of his facebook group, I learnt that he has created a brilliantly supportive community for those of us that suffer with mental health issues. A place to be open, have a support network of understanding people all whilst sharing our mutual love of the guitar. It was an honour to be part of his new video series & talk about what I do here at the Home of Tone!

The Guitar Show 2018

January 14, 2018 — James P Gascoigne

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Back in 2015 I was lucky enough (IE nagged the organisors most likely to the point of exhaustion!) to snag a cancellation spot for a booth at the biggest guitar show in the UK. Torn & Frayed' awesome 'The Guitar Show', and ever since then it has become one of the real highlights of the year for me.

Thinking of swapping your pickups? - A handy guide for new tone hunters!

March 6, 2017 — James P Gascoigne

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Changing your guitar's pickups can prove to be a brilliantly cost effective way of transforming the sound of your guitar, and also a way of bringing out the best in your instrument. For so many it has been the first port of call in modifying their guitar and changing their sound. Perhaps you're planning on tweaking a more entry level Squier for example, chances are that you love how the guitar feels and plays but it's low quality pickups just don't quite do the job. This can sometimes even be the case with higher value instruments and it's existing pickups just simply don't fit the bill for you, be it personal tastes etc.

Project Offset Phase four! - Headstock refin and bone nut install

January 13, 2017 — James P Gascoigne

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Well, it's safe to say that the Squier 'Vintage Modified' Jazzmaster project guitar has fully stolen my heart. I've really enjoyed working on it, and making it into a truly great guitar. I'm hooked!

Project Offset Phase two - Modding & tackling common Import obstacles.

October 2, 2016 — James P Gascoigne

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If you have a guitar you're planning on modifying, chances are that it will be an import instrument. There's good reason for that, they offer great quality bang for buck resulting in a great base for tweaks here and there than perhaps a more premium, pricier American made equivalent would. Let's face it, not everyone who's just spend £1500+ on a USA made instrument wants to go at it replacing bridges or pickups, so the import market offers great scope for DIY tweaking.

Meet The Maker - Social Distortion to Luthiery, a chat Drew Walsh of Walsh Guitars

September 2, 2016 — James P Gascoigne

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I began to notice a bit of a transition in the guitar market over over the last few years. One that saw guitar buyers yearning for something a little different to the norm. Instrument designs that perhaps break the conventional molds, and I think the times we are in at the moment, those alternative choices available have never been better.

Support Independent Music - Of Kings & Captains 'Give 'em Hell Son' EP

August 11, 2016 — James P Gascoigne

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To keep the ball rolling in style on our new blog feature 'Support Independent Music' I wanted to spotlight one of the hardest working bands in the region, Of Kings & Captains & their new EP Release available for Pre-Order this week named 'Give 'Em Hell Son!'.

McNelly P90 Soapbar pickup Demo Video!

June 30, 2016 — James P Gascoigne

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Before the Kay ET200 guitar went back out of the door with it's owner, we had chance to nip to the studio and record a demo video of it's brilliant McNelly P90 Soapbar Bridge Pickup.

Project 'Pheonix' - 1960s Kay ET200 Project

May 24, 2016 — James P Gascoigne

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This is a guitar I've had a great deal of pleasure piecing back together. Although initially a little apprehensive, (you'd understand if had seen the first photo of it that I did!) but I was 100% intrigued!

Unplated perfection - McNelly Cornucopia Humbuckers

April 26, 2016 — James P Gascoigne

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We have some really cool pickups pass through our hands, this set is certainly one of those.I spotted McNelly making some 'Unplated' finishes for custom orders, so upon placing a...

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