Tom Fretbuzz
Firebird Project - Custom Mini Humbuckers, Wiring, Fretwork, Pickguards + More...
This lefty Firebird had the works! ⚡ Awesome project fixing up what once was a poorly made Chibson! Bad fretwork, rubbish Humbuckers,...
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Tom Fretbuzz
May 101 min read
Fender Cabronita - Custom Wiring, Service + Setup
I've added a variation of a Mud Switch, each pickup has its own capacitor network for independent voicings. When the switch is...
Tom Fretbuzz
Feb 121 min read
Charvel - Tremsetter Install + Setup
Hipshot Tremsetter installed and setup on this Charvel 🔥 After removing the old Tremelo springs and claw, I start by pulling up the...
Tom Fretbuzz
Dec 16, 20231 min read
Gibson 'Tribute' Greeny Mod + Setup
"This is not the greatest Greeny in the world, this is just a Gibson, Tribute". This Greeny on a budget came for the magnet polarity...
Tom Fretbuzz
Nov 24, 20231 min read
Ibanez - Joe Satriani - Customised Neck Inlays, Stainless Steel Refret + More.
This was a really special one. Ibanez @joesatriani model came to the Fretbuzz Workshed for a huge overhaul. This was a very sentimental...
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
Aug 4, 20231 min read
Schecter - Sustainiac Rewire + More
This Schecter had wiring and output issues. Full rewire of the Sustainiac system, a new 9-pin stereo jack and fretbuzz service + setup 🔥...
Tom Fretbuzz
Jul 29, 20231 min read
Fender Stratocaster 60's Reissue - Pickup Upgrade + Setup
Happy #Straturday🎸 This well loved 60's reissue Fender Stratocaster had a major electronic and pickup upgrade today with Klein Epic...
Tom Fretbuzz
May 9, 20231 min read
Fender Triple Tele - 8 Way Switch Wiring Mod + Fretbuzz Service + Setup
#TeleTuesday 🔥 Fender CP Triple Tele! Strat 5-way switching configuration but with three Telecaster bridge pickups. MIM in conjunction...
Tom Fretbuzz
Mar 20, 20231 min read
Pickups, Service + Setup - Ibanez S520
Ibanez S520 had a set of 'Black Winter' @seymourduncanpickups installed with a coil tap + full service + setup ⚡ Gallery 📸 #ibanez...
Tom Fretbuzz
Dec 9, 20221 min read
Gibson Les Paul - New Pickups, 50s Rewire + More
Had some awesome Gibson Les Pauls in recently - this one tops the list... The stock pickups had the usual 'nasally' buckers. I've rewired...
Tom Fretbuzz
Sep 3, 20221 min read
Full Customisation - Epiphone Dot/Melson Custom
This Epiphone Dot had the full custom treatment 🔥 Great fun working on this Epiphone Dot. there were lots of interesting requests, one...
Tom Fretbuzz
Sep 3, 20221 min read
Rewire, Killswitch, Pickups, Nut + Setup - Hamer
This Hamer came in for some @dimarzioinc 36th Anniversary PAF's, new pots/switch/jack and a change to the wiring scheme - Killswitch, 2...
Tom Fretbuzz
Jul 16, 20221 min read
Fret Level, Electrics, Service + Setup - Epiphone LP Standard
Epiphone LP had ALL the issues! Frets on 16th and 17th completely unseated, high and low points everywhere. Backbowed neck 🫣 This needed...
Tom Fretbuzz
Jun 23, 20221 min read
Fretwork, Assembly + Setup - Stagg-O-Caster
Some mighty upgrades including vintage noiseless pickups, locking Tuners etc. I've had to work some magic to get this playing well,...
Tom Fretbuzz
Apr 1, 20221 min read
Pickups + More - Steinberger
Love 'em or hate 'em, @steinbergerguitars are here to stay, and although there's not much space in the way of modifications, theres...
Tom Fretbuzz
Feb 23, 20221 min read
Pickup/Wiring Upgrades - Telecaster
This Paisley Harley Benton Tele had some serious upgrades! Installed the @seymourduncanpickups Quarter Pounder Tele set, full rewire with...
Tom Fretbuzz
Feb 22, 20221 min read
Pickup Install + More - Ibanez
Active EMG's to Passive wiring switch with 'Zeus' @legendarypickups installed on this @officialibanezguitars First time hearing the...
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...
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