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Tom Fretbuzz
Jun 30, 20221 min read
Fretbuzz Service + Setup - EVH Wolfgang
A couple of great EVH Wolfgang Standards in recently! Absolutely love the baked maple neck on this silver beast 🔥 Main issue with EVH...


Tom Fretbuzz
Jun 18, 20221 min read
Fret Level, Crown, Dress + Setup - Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy in the Workshed 🏚️🎸🔥 Fishman Fluence as stock, brushed chrome hardware, Ebony board 😍 everything is great,...


Tom Fretbuzz
Jun 15, 20221 min read
Fret Level + Setup - Ibanez S520X
The Ibanez Wizard 🧙♂️ has been summoned! This S520 had a trip to the Workshed due to dreaded fret-buzz, there was zero neck relief and...


Tom Fretbuzz
Jun 11, 20221 min read
Fret Level, Service + Setup - '91 Fender Stratocaster
⚡STRATURDAY⚡ This 1991 'Midnight Blue' Fender Strat Plus visited the Workshed for a Fret Level, Service + Setup 🔥 Couple of high frets...


Tom Fretbuzz
Jun 2, 20221 min read
Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Squier MB4
⚡ Fretbuzz Service + Setup⚡ Oddball 'Squier MB4' had an issue with the Pickup blend pot, some dry solder joints and one hell of a thirsty...


Tom Fretbuzz
May 28, 20221 min read
Rewire, Fret Dress + Setup - Gordon Smith SG2
Full Rewire, Fret Dress + Setup on this '97 Gordon Smith SG2 ⚡ Awesome Manchester made GS brought to the Workshed for a well needed...


Tom Fretbuzz
May 23, 20221 min read
Stainless Steel Refret - Ibanez Jem
Ibanez Jem had a Stainless Steel Refret 🔥🔥🔥 If you've not played SS Frets, I highly recommend trying them out, especially if you're a...


Tom Fretbuzz
May 4, 20221 min read
Hosco Endpin Jack + Setup - Larrivee OM 09
Sometimes the job that seems like it should be the simplest, turns out to be a huge challenge! I recently had the pleasure of working on...


Tom Fretbuzz
May 2, 20221 min read
Fret Level, Service + Setup - Fender Telecaster
This Fender Telecaster had a Fret Level, Service + Setup ⚡ The most pitted frets I've seen in a while! I've levelled, crowned and dressed...

Tom Fretbuzz
Apr 25, 20221 min read
Fretwork, Service + Setup - Fender Precision Bass
This awesome '80s Fender Precision Bass had some fretwork to remove squared-off crowns and pitted frets, I've serviced the pots and...


Tom Fretbuzz
Apr 23, 20221 min read
Epiphone SG + LP Neck Break Repairs
Crash, bang, wallop, what a neck break - FIXED! 🎸⚡🤘 The Les Paul had a really clean break, and it's handy that both necks were Satin...


Tom Fretbuzz
Apr 22, 20221 min read
Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Fender Stratocaster
⚡ Fretbuzz Service + Setup ⚡ Different workbench today as I'm down at Hiwatt! This @fender American Pro II series had a Setup after...


Tom Fretbuzz
Apr 16, 20221 min read
Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Gibson J-30
⚡Fretbuzz Service + Setup⚡ Gibson J-30 had a new bridge saddle, fretboard conditioning and polish, reverted back from a setup with...


Tom Fretbuzz
Apr 15, 20221 min read
Fretwork + More - Gibson Les Paul DC
Busy Friday at The Workshed 🎸⚡✌️ This 2001 Gibson LP Double Cut had a Fret Level, crown and dress and fretboard conditioning. I've...

Tom Fretbuzz
Mar 10, 20221 min read
The Works! Fretboard Restoration, Refret, Wiring + More - Custom Pete Back Guitar
My hometown hero Guitar Luthier 'Pete Back' made some special Guitars for some very special Musicians back in the 80's. I've loved being...


Tom Fretbuzz
Jan 31, 20221 min read
Rewire, Fret Dress + Setup - Lindo 7 String
Back again with another 7 string chug machine, also with Fishman Fluence! The pots and switch were subject to a blowtorch by the looks of...


Tom Fretbuzz
Jan 28, 20221 min read
Handcrafted Graphtec Nut + Setup - Cort 7 String Multiscale
This Cort 7 String Multiscale had a handcrafted Graphtec Nut and Fretbuzz Service + Setup in G# The original plastic nut was too low and...


Tom Fretbuzz
Jan 25, 20221 min read
Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Fender Baja Telecaster
⚡Tele Tuesday⚡ This Fender 'Baja' Telecaster had the Fretbuzz Service + Setup treatment, plus shielding of the cavity. Ain't she just a...


Tom Fretbuzz
Jan 22, 20221 min read
Fret Level + Setup - Fender Stratocaster
It's Straturday! 🎸⚡ 2004 Fender Strat needed some attention to the neck heel and a fret level. I've always been a three-sided file dude...


Tom Fretbuzz
Jan 20, 20221 min read
Fretwork + Toggle Switch - Epiphone Special II
Epiphone Special II needed a new Toggle Switch and some fretwork. Pic #2 shows the extremely low fret which had to be replaced before...
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