Tom Fretbuzz
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...
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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...
Tom Fretbuzz
Jan 19, 20221 min read
Fret Level + More - Squier Telecaster
This 'California Series' Squier Tele had a Fret Level. Now you can shred really fast without hearing the same note on 5 frets 😁✌️ I love...
Tom Fretbuzz
Jan 17, 20221 min read
Fender Telecaster Mods
This goes up to elev... FIVE! This Jim Root Tele was in desperate need of a major overhaul, the synthetic nut was badly cut and the frets...
Tom Fretbuzz
Jan 15, 20221 min read
Fret Level + More - Ibanez Prestige
Legend has it, if you scream 'Ibanez Wizard' into a mirror 3 times, I randomly appear with a fret levelling beam, a System Of A Down...
Tom Fretbuzz
Jan 15, 20221 min read
Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Fender Stratocaster
⚡STRATURDAY!⚡ Fretbuzz Service + Setup on this Fender Stratocaster, which was in desperate need of some tinkering! The wrongly set bridge...
Tom Fretbuzz
Jan 9, 20221 min read
Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Jackson Kelly
⚡Fretbuzz Service + Setup⚡ A case dwelling Jackson Kelly covered in grime and dust has been given a new lease of life ✌️ The strange...
Tom Fretbuzz
Jan 8, 20221 min read
Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Fender Jazz Bass
⚡Fretbuzz Service + Setup⚡ Paint work modelled on what seems to be a 1976 Ford Fiesta, this had a case of 'Floppy Banana neck®️(official...
Tom Fretbuzz
Jan 7, 20221 min read
Fretbuzz Service + More - Yamaha FG Acoustic
⚡Fretbuzz Service + Setup⚡ This Yamaha had an uncomfortable action and needed a good clean as well as few cosmetic repairs. I colour...
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