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

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

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. 
Guitarists Anonymous - Semi-Hollow but full of life, my old Heritage H535

Guitarists Anonymous - Semi-Hollow but full of life, my old Heritage H535

The response from fellow 'Guitarists Anonymous' members about my trusty No.1 Strat blog post was incredible. Thanks to everyone for checking it out. I figured it'd be nice to follow it up with a spotlight on another of my guitars which lies close to my heart, one that is continually a fighter for that No.1 top spot. My 1995 Heritage H535.
Support Independent Music - Of Kings & Captains 'Give 'em Hell Son' EP

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

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!

McNelly P90 Soapbar pickup Demo Video!

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

Project 'Pheonix' - 1960s Kay ET200 Project

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!
McNelly Nostalgia Pickup set Demo & Review

McNelly Nostalgia Pickup set Demo & Review

A few months back we plugged in and recorded a demo video of my personal favourite Stratocaster Pickup set, The McNelly Nostalgia.
The McNelly Sparkletron Filter'Tron Pickups Review

The McNelly Sparkletron Filter'Tron Pickups Review

You may have remembered around the tail end of last year we sent the good folk over at Guitar & Bass Magazine a few sets of McNelly Pickups to check out. They chose the T-Bar, Stagger Swagger and The Sparkletron to scrutineer, and if you missed those issues in paper form, all three reviews are now available to read online!
Seth Lee Jones - Hipshot Slider.

Seth Lee Jones - Hipshot Slider.

If by any chance you haven't listened to Seth Lee Jones play guitar yet, be sure to check out his page along with this nice article spotlighting his unique playing and...
Unplated perfection - McNelly Cornucopia Humbuckers

Unplated perfection - McNelly Cornucopia Humbuckers

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...
The Guitar Show 2017

The Guitar Show 2017

We're going to be there again.More demos. More gear. More sounds.The Guitar Show 2017 - 25th-26th February - New Bingley Hall, Birmingham.
James P Gascoigne
The latest 'Fifty - The fun begins

The latest 'Fifty - The fun begins

With the first 'fifty fresh off the work bench, demo'd and showcased at the Guitar Show, I decided to get moving on the second one! Home of Tone build #3,...
The McNelly Sparkletron's turn in the spotlight..

The McNelly Sparkletron's turn in the spotlight..

So, another month sees another set of McNelly's grabbing the spotlight in the latest issue of Guitar & Bass Magazine.We sent the guys a set of 'Sparkletrons', which are McNelly's...
James P Gascoigne