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Tom Fretbuzz
Mar 2, 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,...
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![REFRET + FRETBOARD REPAIR - ANTORIA 'WONDERWALL' ACOUSTIC](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/96a400_626312d97a9840249159815728bfdb56~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_940,h_411,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/96a400_626312d97a9840249159815728bfdb56~mv2.webp)
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Tom Fretbuzz
Feb 22, 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...
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![1976 Fender Telecaster - Fret Level, Full Rewire + More](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/96a400_80597931bd214bc29b930f89d496a6a1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_940,h_411,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/96a400_80597931bd214bc29b930f89d496a6a1~mv2.webp)
Tom Fretbuzz
Feb 4, 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,...
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Tom Fretbuzz
Jan 29, 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...
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![Fretbuzz Service + Setup - '92 MIJ Squier Strat](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/96a400_234e9baf3ae24fbd8c568dd2f45d1348~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_940,h_411,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/96a400_234e9baf3ae24fbd8c568dd2f45d1348~mv2.webp)
Tom Fretbuzz
Jan 21, 20231 min read
Fretbuzz Service + Setup - '92 MIJ Squier Strat
âš¡ Fretbuzz Service + Setupâš¡ This 1992 MIJ Squier Strat had a well needed Spa day at the Fretbuzz Workshed, with full deep clean and...
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![Gordon Smith Refret + Setup](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/96a400_3cbc8a22f2444821953c2ebd05c1fe69~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_940,h_411,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/96a400_3cbc8a22f2444821953c2ebd05c1fe69~mv2.webp)
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...
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Tom Fretbuzz
Jan 10, 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...
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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,...
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Tom Fretbuzz
Jan 1, 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...
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Tom Fretbuzz
Dec 21, 20221 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,...
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![Fretbuzz Service + Setup -Fender '54 Reissue Precision Bass](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/96a400_063976d7f2374068b9cd0bd7c0cad227~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_940,h_411,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/96a400_063976d7f2374068b9cd0bd7c0cad227~mv2.webp)
Tom Fretbuzz
Dec 15, 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...
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Tom Fretbuzz
Dec 14, 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,...
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Tom Fretbuzz
Dec 7, 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...
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Tom Fretbuzz
Nov 24, 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...
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Tom Fretbuzz
Nov 23, 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...
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Tom Fretbuzz
Nov 22, 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...
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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...
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Tom Fretbuzz
Nov 20, 20221 min read
Epiphone Casino - Fretbuzz Service + Setup
Absolutely heaving at the Fretbuzz Workshed today! Thanks to everyone who came down, can't wait to get started on some amazing Guitars!...
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![Gretsch White Falcon - Fretbuzz Service + Setup](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/96a400_4ef14de21b1341deb4a80f8041d093d7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_940,h_411,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/96a400_4ef14de21b1341deb4a80f8041d093d7~mv2.webp)
Tom Fretbuzz
Nov 3, 20221 min read
Gretsch White Falcon - Fretbuzz Service + Setup
Gretsch White Falcon had the full spa treatment at Fretbuzz HQ 🔥🔥🔥 I'm glad to see another White Falcon that's been a real players...
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![Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Fender Telecaster](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/96a400_c2365fd998c74ea88e829ab7975c1343~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_940,h_411,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/96a400_c2365fd998c74ea88e829ab7975c1343~mv2.webp)
Tom Fretbuzz
Nov 3, 20221 min read
Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Fender Telecaster
This awesome Fender Telecaster had a full Fretbuzz Service + Setup with a switch to 11's. 🔥🔥🔥 The bridge plate was encrusted with...
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