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1960's Watkins Rapier 22 - Fretbuzz Service + Setup
⚡Guitar Of The Day⚡ This 1960's Watkins Rapier 22 had some restoration and a full service + setup at the Fretbuzz Workshed. Ultimate...
Tom Fretbuzz
Apr 22, 20231 min read


'Fieldy' Korn Signature K5 Ibanez 5-String Bass
Getting my Nu-Metal on with this @fieldykorn Ibanez K5 @korn_official Ibanez 🤘🏻 Full of dust and ready for the Fretbuzz Service + Setup...
Tom Fretbuzz
Apr 5, 20231 min read


Fret Level, Handcrafted Bone Nut - Epiphone Texan Acoustic
This Epiphone had a fret level, handcrafted bone nut, bridge saddle reshaped and lowered, plus a setup with @rotosound_uk JK 12-52"...
Tom Fretbuzz
Mar 19, 20231 min read


FRET LEVEL, REWIRE + SETUP - FENDER STRAT PLUS
This '89 Fender Strat Plus had some serious pitted frets and required a fret level, crown and dress. Wiring was wrong with a .1uf cap,...
Tom Fretbuzz
Mar 2, 20231 min read


REFRET + FRETBOARD REPAIR - ANTORIA 'WONDERWALL' ACOUSTIC
Refret + Fretboard repair on this 1970's Antoria 698M. The frets were extremely pitted with the fretboard scalloped due to extensive...
Tom Fretbuzz
Feb 22, 20231 min read


1976 Fender Telecaster - Fret Level, Full Rewire + More
This 1976 Fender Telecaster had the works 🔥 Full rewire vintage Tele style with new pots/switch + Russian PIO Cap. Fret Level, Crown,...
Tom Fretbuzz
Feb 4, 20231 min read


Partscaster - Pickups, Assembly, Setup & More.
Really fun Partscaster project based on Izzy Mitchells guitar he uses with @earthlessrips rig 🔥🔥🔥 As always with Partscaster, not all...
Tom Fretbuzz
Jan 29, 20231 min read


Fretbuzz Service + Setup - '92 MIJ Squier Strat
⚡ Fretbuzz Service + Setup⚡ This 1992 MIJ Squier Strat had a well needed Spa day at the Fretbuzz Workshed, with full deep clean and...
Tom Fretbuzz
Jan 21, 20231 min read


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...
Tom Fretbuzz
Jan 21, 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 10, 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
Jan 1, 20231 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 21, 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 15, 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 14, 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
Dec 7, 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 24, 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 23, 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 22, 20221 min read
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