Tom Fretbuzz
Partscaster Build + More
⚡Partscaster⚡ I'm digging the cool stain on this basswood body! The neck fits the pocket well and has saved me the usual Partscaster...
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Tom Fretbuzz
Dec 9, 20211 min read
Refret + Restoration - 1961 Gibson LG-0
Had some great vintage guitars to work on this week! This well loved 1961 Gibson LG-0 had extensive wear as expected for its age. I've...
Tom Fretbuzz
Dec 6, 20211 min read
Rare 'Hank Marvin' Squier Strat '91
Fuji-Gen Fender, where art thou! Absolutely prisitine 1991 Japanese Squier 'Hank Marvin' signature Strat.....rare as rockin' horse 💩 The...
Tom Fretbuzz
Dec 3, 20211 min read
Fret Level - Fender Mustang
P90's on a Mustang you say!? Weird but actually pretty good, if you're into that sort of thing ✌️ The frets on this Fender Mustang were...
Tom Fretbuzz
Dec 2, 20211 min read
Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Fender Telecaster
⚡Fretbuzz Service + Setup⚡ For the record I'm a big fan of the 3 pickup Tele! This one was well overdue a good service. The nut was too...
Tom Fretbuzz
Dec 2, 20211 min read
Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Gibson SG Bass
⚡Fretbuzz Service + Setup⚡ This Gibson SG bass had a crazy forward bow, which meant you kinda needed the hands of Andre The Giant to play...
Tom Fretbuzz
Nov 27, 20211 min read
Fender Strat Upgrades
Some tasty upgrades on this box fresh Mex Fender Strat 🔥 Rolled fretboard edges, sharp fret end dress, locking tuners, handcrafted bone...
Tom Fretbuzz
Nov 27, 20211 min read
Full Rewire - Burny LP
Burny LP 3 pickup wiring. This actually made me puke through my eyes. The pickup wire had been cut ridiculously short and badly extended...
Tom Fretbuzz
Nov 22, 20211 min read
Refret On Gibson G-45
Refret with Stainless Steel fretwire on this Gibson G-45✌️ This was possibly a B-stock guitar, I find it hard to believe Gibson...
Tom Fretbuzz
Nov 19, 20211 min read
Bridge Conversion + More - Fender Stratocaster
This Fender Strat had a 6-screw bridge to 2 point Tremolo conversion, handcrafted nut, fret level, crown and dress and some tasty Lace...
Tom Fretbuzz
Nov 17, 20211 min read
Wiring + More - Ibanez RG
Fret Dress, Wiring + Setup on this Ibanez RG ✌️ I've replaced the gunked up pot with an Alpha B500k and the kilswitch dpdt switch is now...
Tom Fretbuzz
Nov 13, 20211 min read
Fretwork + Setup - Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy
This Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy had a partial refret, full fret level, dress + setup🔥 The chips in the fretboard suggests this has had...
Tom Fretbuzz
Nov 10, 20211 min read
Fretbuzz Service + Setup On Taylor Acoustic
⚡FRETBUZZ SERVICE + SETUP⚡ One heck of a dirty fretboard! This 'Big Baby' Taylor was overdue a good setup. The bridge saddle was totally...
Tom Fretbuzz
Nov 8, 20211 min read
Fret Level + More - Yamaha Revstar
Yamaha Revstar with a backbow on the neck, high frets and intonation issues. I threw the plastic nut in the bin, shouted at it, listened...
Tom Fretbuzz
Nov 7, 20211 min read
Fret Level, Handcrafted Bone Saddle + More - Blueridge Acoustic
This Blueridge Acoustic had a Fret Level + Handcrafted Bone Saddle. Tricky setup as the truss rod just didn't want to go back, apparently...
Tom Fretbuzz
Nov 7, 20211 min read
Fretbuzz Service + Setup On Fender Acoustic
⚡Fretbuzz Service + Setup⚡ This Fender Dreadnought Acoustic had the obligatory 'the actions so high I can fit a watermelon under the...
Tom Fretbuzz
Nov 3, 20211 min read
Fretbuzz Service + Setup On Gibson 'Custom Shop' Les Paul Standard
That top 👀🔥😍 2014 '120th Anniversary' Gibson Les Paul Standard had a straightforward service/clean on the crackily pots & low action...
Tom Fretbuzz
Nov 3, 20211 min read
Fretbuzz Service On Roadworn Fender Strat
This 2010 Roadworn Fender Strat with an extra 11 years of very excessive touring, is in for a well needed 'Fretbuzz Service + Setup'⚡ The...
Tom Fretbuzz
Oct 31, 20211 min read
Fretbuzz Service + Setup On Richwood RE-22
Happy Halloween 🎃🦇🎸 Today's Fretbuzz Service + Setup is a Richwood RE-22 which is quite fitting with its Pumpkin looking prowess 🎃...
Tom Fretbuzz
Oct 31, 20211 min read
Fretbuzz Service + Setup On Ibanez Gio
Back in the Workshed after a well needed week off! This Ibanez Gio had a new jack output, neck pickup mount and a Fretbuzz Service +...
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