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Trialling possibly the most in-depth, dedicated 'rocking' offset bridge - The Tuffset Bridge

Trialling possibly the most in-depth, dedicated 'rocking' offset bridge - The Tuffset Bridge

I've touched on the subject of offset guitar bridges countless times, and here on the blog has certainly seen it's fair share of offset bridge waffle over the years! So why am I here yet again typing about offset bridges again? As another has crossed my path that I simply had to spotlight on the blog too.
We truly are spoilt for choice these days with a variety of bridge and vibrato solutions from cheap and cheerful to engineered to perfection pricey offerings. It's a great time to be an offset guitar fan, having said that, it can also be somewhat tricky deciding which bridge solution is the right one for you. I am in a lucky position where I am a professional guitar tech, also running a shop too. So I get to see a variety of offsets pass through my hands, providing me with plenty of chances to try a variety of bridges over the years which has been great. That's alongside my own personal offset modding journey too. I've tried my best to share those findings in prior blog articles, which get views daily, to this very day which is fantastic to see. 

Jackson Brooksby demos the FUZZMASTER

Jackson Brooksby demos the FUZZMASTER

I recently contacted the lovely dude, Jackson Brooksby, about making some audio/visual demos of my recent collab product with NRG effects, the Fuzzmaster harness! So I packed up the old trusty demo duty Jazzmaster which currently has the prototype Fuzzmaster harness installed and sent it Jackson's way for him to have some fun with and record some clips so we could share it's sounds with the world. He's done a fantastic job capturing the sounds from the harness and circuit, pleased to hear it in action!
How to guide - Installing the FUZZMASTER harness kit

How to guide - Installing the FUZZMASTER harness kit

In this article I'm going to feature how to install one of my NRG x Home of tone 'FUZZMASTER' fuzz circuit loaded Jazzmaster pre-wired harness. From removing your original wiring, to prepping the control cavity with copper foil shielding and finally right through the final steps of install of the fuzz loaded harness.
James P Gascoigne
Offset bridge solutions! -  StayTrem, Mustang, Mastery, GraphTech, TOM, Descendant & Buzz Stop

Offset bridge solutions! - StayTrem, Mustang, Mastery, GraphTech, TOM, Descendant & Buzz Stop

A closer look at the numerous replacement bridge options available today for Jazzmaster and Jaguar guitars. We are truly spoilt for choice these days, so let's look at some of the most popular solutions and hopefully find the right one for you and your offset!
Comparing the Fender AVRI, Mastery & Descendant vibratos!

Comparing the Fender AVRI, Mastery & Descendant vibratos!

My first experience with a Jazzmaster was more than likely very similar to many other guitarist's first experiences with the offset instrument. It was with a poorly set-up Classic Player JM off a high street guitar shop's hanger which left me feeling pretty let down by the guitar I'd seen so many players I admired playing. Unfortunately I was of an age where I didn't really respect how important a good set-up was to a guitar, so set them aside in my mind for years as a result. Rather foolishly of course. Looking back this does perhaps explain why sadly, so many guitarists disregarded Jazzmasters (Jaguars of course fall into this association too) as inferior playing instruments. Good set-up is key to getting the most out of them, and in more recent years we have seen such a resurgence for the offset with so much more information out there on how to get the best out of them...
Project Offset Phase Six - A timely update of how the Squier VM Jazzmaster has continued to be tweaked

Project Offset Phase Six - A timely update of how the Squier VM Jazzmaster has continued to be tweaked

Time flies when you're having fun. It has certainly been a long time since I last updated the 'Project Offset' series of blog articles, but a nice customer recently got in touch and reminded me of this series so I thought I'd follow it up, despite the years gone by!
James P Gascoigne
How to guide - Installing and adjusting your new Descendant Vibrato

How to guide - Installing and adjusting your new Descendant Vibrato

I've just received my fresh batch of the brilliant new Descendant Vibrato Units from Swope Guitars, so I thought I'd put together a install guide which will hopefully help you with installing and adjusting the design. It's all pretty straight forward, but there are some unique aspects to Chris' design that I wanted to highlight in this guide, to help your install go smoothly and help you get the most out of it straight out of the box.
Pickup spotlight - McNelly Jazzmaster range

Pickup spotlight - McNelly Jazzmaster range

For me, the Jazzmaster totally reset the bar of what I wanted from a guitar. The Chime, overall feel, scale, string tension and versatility spoke to me instantly. This is the same for so many of my customers, so I wanted to highlight the range of Jazzmaster pickup options available through us, how you can capture the classic JM tones and how you can mix it up a little without the need for re-routing or a new pickguard. So let's dive right in.
Project Offset Phase four! - Headstock refin and bone nut install

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

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!
Micheal James Adams & Pancake - Silent Night

Micheal James Adams & Pancake - Silent Night

Friend of the Home of Tone, Mr Michael James Adams released this amazing cover of 'Silent Night' just before Christmas, and I just had to share it on here.

Vintage Guitar Feature - Ben's 'Birth Year' Prized Jazzmaster

In chatting to a few players and fellow gear heads like myself over the years, the idea of owning 'birth year' guitars has cropped up a few times. Finding a guitar made the same year as yourself has a pretty cool appeal, especially if it's still affordable to do so (Sorry to those born in 1958/59!! Not so cheap for yourselves!). But for friend and customer of ours, Ben, something cropped up for sale which simply had to come home with him. 
Project Offset Phase One - A Squier Vintage Modified Jazzmaster goes under the knife

Project Offset Phase One - A Squier Vintage Modified Jazzmaster goes under the knife

One task that's always at the top of my 'To-Do' list, is creating a collection of demo videos for the entire McNelly Pickups Range. Although I've recorded videos with some beautiful premium guitars, without doubt the best way of demo-ing pickups is by upgrading more 'budget' instruments. Why? Well this is a great way of not hiding behind quality woods and materials. If it sounds great, then it's mostly because of the pickups!