Tom Fretbuzz
Gordon Smith Refret + Setup
Stainless Steel Refret on this 2009 Gordon Smith GS1. The fretboard edges had huge chips where the frets were placed, I've sanded this...
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Tom Fretbuzz
Jan 10, 20231 min read
Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Fender Telecaster
This EMG equipped Fender Telecaster had a setup in C# going up gauges from 9's to 12's, neck relief adjusted and nut cut to fit that...
Tom Fretbuzz
Jan 10, 20231 min read
Fret Level + Setup - Fender American Ultra Stratocaster
Check that finish 👀🔥 This HSS American Ultra Fender Stratocaster had some meat off of the frets for a choke-free low action! Levelled,...
Tom Fretbuzz
Jan 1, 20231 min read
Happy New Year! Bookings Now Open For 2023 & Favourite Projects of '22
Gearing up for another successful and busy year at the Fretbuzz Workshed. It has to be said that I am completely blown away by everyone's...
Tom Fretbuzz
Dec 21, 20221 min read
Preamp Repair, Service + Setup - Gibson B-15
1969 Gibson B-15 with battle scars to boot! There have been some questionable repairs over the years, specifically the headstock break,...
Tom Fretbuzz
Dec 15, 20221 min read
Fretbuzz Service + Setup -Fender '54 Reissue Precision Bass
Fender 'Floral Blue' Precision Bass '54 had a Fretbuzz Service + Setup 🔥 Years of badly placed shims and a slight warp from the 16th...
Tom Fretbuzz
Dec 14, 20221 min read
Yamaha Pacifica - New Pickup, Full Rewire + More
This old workhorse Yamaha Pacifica is now spick and span, ready to gig again! Fender 'Tim Shaw' Humbucker installed, new Alpha 250k pots,...
Tom Fretbuzz
Dec 7, 20221 min read
Fretbuzz Service, Setup + Hand Cut Tusq Nut - Schecter
This Schecter had serious fret buzz due to a low nut and reduced neck relief - replaced with a hand cut block of Tusq Graphite. Full...
Tom Fretbuzz
Nov 24, 20221 min read
1970's Shaftesbury LPJ - Fretbuzz Service, Setup + More
This 1970's Shaftesbury made for @rosemorrismusic had a full spa day at the Workshed - Green frets are no more. Faulty pots and Jack...
Tom Fretbuzz
Nov 23, 20221 min read
Fender American Pro II Telecaster - Fretbuzz Service + Setup
Fender 'American Professional II' Telecaster had the Fretbuzz Workshed treatment 🔥⚡ What's not to love, a Telecaster done RIGHT. Rolled...
Tom Fretbuzz
Nov 22, 20221 min read
Full Assembly + Setup - Gilmour Partscaster
Full assembly and setup of a Gilmour Modded Partscaster with 7 way switching. Started life as an Indonesian Squier, which wasn't too bad...
Tom Fretbuzz
Nov 22, 20221 min read
Gibson Les Paul - Fretbuzz Service + Setup/Wiring
Gibson Les Paul standard had a Spa day at the Workshed with a Fretbuzz Service + Setup, push/pull PCB gubbins plumbed back in to replace...
Tom Fretbuzz
Nov 20, 20221 min read
Epiphone Casino - Fretbuzz Service + Setup
Absolutely heaving at the Fretbuzz Workshed today! Thanks to everyone who came down, can't wait to get started on some amazing Guitars!...
Tom Fretbuzz
Nov 3, 20221 min read
Gretsch White Falcon - Fretbuzz Service + Setup
Gretsch White Falcon had the full spa treatment at Fretbuzz HQ 🔥🔥🔥 I'm glad to see another White Falcon that's been a real players...
Tom Fretbuzz
Nov 3, 20221 min read
Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Fender Telecaster
This awesome Fender Telecaster had a full Fretbuzz Service + Setup with a switch to 11's. 🔥🔥🔥 The bridge plate was encrusted with...
Tom Fretbuzz
Nov 3, 20221 min read
Pickup Upgrade - Chinese Fender Yngwie
This Fen....hang on a minute! Yngwie definitely doesn't endorse this. I've not had a huge amount of experience playing a scalloped...
Tom Fretbuzz
Oct 30, 20221 min read
Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Gibson Les Paul
My next #Gibsunday is this beast 🔥 This time for local band @muckyblonde as their lead guitarist has made the switch from 10's to 11's -...
Tom Fretbuzz
Oct 30, 20221 min read
Fret Level + Setup - Gibson Les Paul Standard
Happy #gibsunday 🔥 The first of a trio of great LP's I've worked on this weekend - This 1990 Gibson Les Paul had a fret level due to...
Tom Fretbuzz
Oct 21, 20221 min read
Gibson Les Paul Custom Shop
This Custom Shop LP came to the Fretbuzz Workshed for a bit of tinkering ⚡ Full fret dress, fretboard conditioning and setup in E...
Tom Fretbuzz
Oct 17, 20221 min read
Stainless Steel Refret, Fretboard Restoration + More - Taylor Acoustic
Absolute workhorse 'Taylor' Acoustic had a Stainless Steel Refret, Fretboard re-radius and restoration, Handcrafted Bone nut + saddle....
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