Tom Fretbuzz
Gibson Les Paul Standard - Fretbuzz Service + Setup
#Gibsunday ☀️ Fantastic Gibson Les Paul Standard came for its first Fretbuzz Service + Setup. I've added new vintage tuners, strap locks,...
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Tom Fretbuzz
Jan 81 min read
Gordon Smith 'Gemini' - Fretbuzz Service + Setup
Ridiculously cool 1982 @gordonsmithguitars 'Gemini'. Made in the GS Partington workshop. Hand carved front and back with huge double...
Tom Fretbuzz
Jan 11 min read
Vintage V6 - Stainless Steel Refret
Happy New Year! Starting 2024 off with a Stainless Steel Refret on this old V6. This was from the very first @vintageguitars_official...
Tom Fretbuzz
Nov 26, 20231 min read
MIJ 'Tokai' - Fret Dress, Wiring + More.
This fantastic MIJ Tokai had a fret dress to remove heavily pitted frets. Pickup surrounds were damaged and have been replaced. The tone...
Tom Fretbuzz
Nov 6, 20231 min read
50's Reissue Fender Precision Bass MIJ - Handcrafted Bone Nut + Full Service/Setup
50's reissue MIJ Fender Precision Bass had a handcrafted bone nut due to a badly cut stock nut, plus a full Fretbuzz Service + Setup ⚡...
Tom Fretbuzz
Oct 16, 20231 min read
Steinberger - Killswitch + Service
Good evening from the Fretbuzz Workshed 🌕🍁🍂🎸 I've been working late on this funky Steinberger! Wired in a Killswitch in place of the...
Tom Fretbuzz
Oct 13, 20231 min read
Chibson - Pickup Upgrade, Fret Level, Handcrafted Bone Nut + Setup
Chibson time! Seymour Duncan pickup upgrade, handcrafted bone nut, fret level and setup 🔥 Completely unplayable before it's visit to the...
Tom Fretbuzz
Oct 9, 20231 min read
Epiphone Riviera Custom Royale - Fret Level, Handcrafted Bone Nut + Setup
This Epiphone Custom Royale Riviera P93 had a fret level, handcrafted bone nut + setup. A well needed visit to the Fretbuzz Workshed due...
Tom Fretbuzz
Jul 19, 20231 min read
Fender Telecaster - Fret Level + Full Service/Setup
Fret Level, full service + setup on this Fender Telecaster! Gallery📸 A#fendertelecaster #teletuesday #luthier #guitarrepairshop...
Tom Fretbuzz
Jul 10, 20231 min read
Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Shine SHC 909
This Korean made 'Shine' SHC-909 had a full service + setup. Made alongside Epiphone Guitars in the mid-2000's they were one of the first...
Tom Fretbuzz
Apr 10, 20231 min read
Shijie Guitars - Fretbuzz Service + Setup, Neck Pickup
First time working on a @shijieguitarsofficial 🔥 Shijie Guitars are extremely good value for money and this model only required general...
Tom Fretbuzz
Nov 27, 20221 min read
Epiphone Hummingbird - Nut, Fretbuzz Service + Setup
Sunday Jams! This Epiphone had some attention to a high nut and saddle during a Fretbuzz Service + Setup. I find that a reduced relief...
Tom Fretbuzz
Jul 16, 20221 min read
Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Gretsch Streamliner
Box fresh @officialgretsch 🔥 This Gretsch Streamliner came to the Fretbuzz Workshed for a setup with @pyramid_strings_official...
Tom Fretbuzz
Jun 8, 20221 min read
Preamp Tuner Repair, Handcrafted Bone Nut + Setup - Luna Acoustic
Preamp tuner repair, handcrafted bone nut + setup on this Luna Acoustic 🔥🔥🔥 The tuner didn't light up or engage. Usually when working...
Tom Fretbuzz
May 8, 20221 min read
Fretwork + Setup - Gibson Les Paul Modern
Gibson Les Paul Modern 🔥🔥🔥 Straight from the Gibson factory to the Fretbuzz Workshed. Bit of fretwork needed to get this Lefty up to...
Tom Fretbuzz
Apr 11, 20221 min read
Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Gretsch
⚡Fretbuzz Service + Setup⚡ Gretsch G5622T in 'Georgia Green' with Super Hilo'Tron Pickups. Lower action and truss rod adjustment for a...
Tom Fretbuzz
Mar 17, 20221 min read
Fret Level + More - Shertler Acoustic
Shertler Acoustic proved to be a tricky one to get right. During the Workbench checks I noticed some bad QC with the last 4 frets which ...
Tom Fretbuzz
Feb 28, 20221 min read
Repair/Service/Setup - Teisco ET200
A wild Kay/Teisco ET200 appeared! Erm yeah, nah. What a pile of steaming Sheep dip. These are absolutely diabolical to play. Don't get me...
Tom Fretbuzz
Feb 15, 20221 min read
Fretbuzz Service, Bone Nut + Setup - Fender Telecaster
⚡Fretbuzz Service + Setup⚡ Fender Telecaster with a badly cut synthetic nut that was flat and glued into a radiused slot... Bit odd. This...
Tom Fretbuzz
Jan 21, 20221 min read
Fret Level, Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Ibanez RG470
It's kind of become a thing hasn't it.. Everyone bringing me their mucky Ibanez's 😂 After I coughed up the hairball I inhaled whilst...
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