James' Home of Tone Reviews 1,517

TrustScore 5 out of 5

5.0

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Review summary

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Considering 177 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the products, highlighting the superior craftsmanship and attention to detail in items like wiring looms and harnesses. Many people also commend the outstanding service, noting the helpfulness and expertise of the staff, who often go above and beyond to assist with projects and provide valuable advice. The delivery service is frequently mentioned as fast and reliable, with products arriving promptly and well-packaged. Consumers appreciate the excellent communication and support received, making their overall experience very positive.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant personal service as always from an expert in his field. I like the way he appreciates us older chaps do like our traditional strat (in my case) arrangements and tone but was able to offer... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought a Tesi 8mm Kill Switch for my ESP Eclipse fitted with EMG's, quality little switch and only 20mins to fit.Great comms, item despatched same day, received in 2 days, now fitted and very happy (F... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I really don't think I've ever come across service and support as good as I got from James. Just "good" service these days is rare enough, this is something else altogether! He went totally above and... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

James’ wiring looms are terrific…I’ve built a les Paul and now rejigged a P Bass and the transformation in every aspect of the tone - depth, finesse, range, subtle control - for both the guitar and th... See more


Company details

  1. Guitar Store

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James' Home of Tone is a proudly independent UK based online guitar store specialising in the best quality, unique & boutique guitar gear as well as quality electric guitars for beginners. You'll find parts, accessories, pedals and instruments, all from someone who is passionate about guitars and quality customer service. It's run by James, and has been helping fellow guitar players find their best 'tone' since 2015!


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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding workmanship

James has great customer service and obviously takes pride in what he does. I ordered a Jazzmaster wiring harness and, I swear, the guitar sounds so much better for it.
I highly recommend James’ Home of Tone!

March 14, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredible service

Cannot fault James and the Home of Tone. Every time I've been to HoT for anything, the service has been impeccable and it's brilliant to be able to work with and seek support from someone as knowledgeable and experienced as James. I can't recommend him and his services enough.

March 11, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From the initial email inquiry through…

From the initial email inquiry through to the online purchase of the wiring harness I wanted everything was fantastic!
James advised me on what he thought I needed to get the tone I wanted from my bass.
Put it together and sent it to me.
All in good time without any hassle.
It sounds fantastic!
AND! the packaging was what you would receive a high end piece of jewellery in.

Thank you James for being decent and professional.
Respect
Wren Sinclair

April 7, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great guitars made even better

I've now done two projects using James' kit - new pots and cap for a Harley Benton, and a pre-wired loom transforming a Baja Tele - and both have been fantastic experiences. Immaculate customer service. High quality products, beautifully prepared and packaged. Super-helpful schematics and advice. And both guitars have been transformed for the better. The Tele sounds absolutely epic, like a new guitar. All for less than the price of a pedal. I can't recommend James and his pre-wired looms highly enough.

March 30, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quality Product

I ordered the pre-wired bronco bass wiring harness with the McNelly pickup and a wonderful set of blue acrylic control knobs. Everything arrived exactly as ordered, and the installation went smoothly thanks to the provided guides. I'm very happy with my purchase!

February 17, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

James is a wizard

James is a wizard.
He transformed my tele into something truly inspiring to play and to look at. The fact that he is such a lovely man made the experience of entrusting ‘project tele’ to him all the easier to do.
Saying he knows his stuff is a bit like saying water is moist. You can absolutely rely on his advice and trust that he will do a brilliant job.
Thanks again James!

February 17, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent products!

James has a lot of great products on his site. Very fast delivery. Great quality products, great quality packaging, and you always get a little personalised thank you card with your order. Just by chance that I came across his website. Very glad that I did.

February 14, 2025

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