Tom Fretbuzz
Fender 'Dan Smith era' Strat - Fret Level, Hand crafted Nut + Pickups
Back in the early 80's Dan Smith at Fender had some crazy ideas. The "revised" edition USA Strat with 'Free-flyte' Tremelo system, master...
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Tom Fretbuzz
Oct 51 min read
Fender Espirit - Fret Dress, Full Service + Setup
Back in the Workshed after an awesome week in Germany with Hiwatt! This is one for the serious Fender heads! A very rare Fender 'Espirit'...
Tom Fretbuzz
Sep 171 min read
Fender Acoustasonic Telecaster - Handcrafted Bone Nut + Setup
#Teletuesday⚡ This Fender Acoustasonic Telecaster had a new handcrafted bone nut and full service + setup! The stock nut had been cut...
Tom Fretbuzz
Aug 271 min read
Fender Jazzmaster - Fret Level + Setup
⚡Back in the Fretbuzz Workshed!⚡ Appointments now open for September 🎸 This limited edition player Fender Jazzmaster had some fretwork...
Tom Fretbuzz
Aug 41 min read
Fender Deluxe Roadhouse Stratocaster - Fret Level, Jack + Setup
Fender Deluxe Roadhouse Stratocaster ⚡ Kind of the unsung hero of Strats, 12" fretboard radius, active and passive switching via an S1...
Tom Fretbuzz
May 141 min read
Ed O'Brien Fender Stratocaster - Handcrafted Bone Nut + Setup
This @eobofficial signature Fender Stratocaster had a handcrafted bone nut and full service + setup ⚡ I literally couldn't put it down!...
Tom Fretbuzz
May 101 min read
Fender Precision Bass - Pickup Rewind, Service + Setup
Fender Precision Bass had very low output due to a short on the pickup. I've rewound to 10,000 turns for 5.6k. That classic P-bass...
Tom Fretbuzz
Feb 91 min read
Fender American Ultra Strat - Fret Level, Service + Setup
Fret level for a lower, choke free action on this Fender American Ultra Strat 🔥 Gallery📸 #fender #stratocaster #americanultra...
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
Jul 3, 20231 min read
Fender Stratocaster - Handcrafted Bone Nut + Setup
Handcrafted bone nut & Fretbuzz Service + Setup for this Fender Stratocaster 🔥 Another well played in Strat having a spa day at the...
Tom Fretbuzz
May 27, 20231 min read
MIJ Fender Strat '62 - Stainless Steel Refret & Full Service
#straturday🎸 This MIJ '62 Reissue Fender Stratocaster had a full Stainless Steel Refret with Medium Hosco Fretwire, full level, crown...
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 27, 20231 min read
Stainless Steel Refret - Fender Stratocaster
Stainless Steel Refret on this 60's reissue Fender Strat 🔥 Switched out a faulty volume pot before a setup @rotosound_uk 10-46" Gallery...
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,...
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...
Tom Fretbuzz
Jan 23, 20231 min read
Bass Upgrades - Squier Contemporary Series
The new Squier Contemporary series are a great platform for upgrades, this one is @duffmckagan inspired - I've added EMG's plus...
Tom Fretbuzz
Dec 3, 20221 min read
Fender 'Blackie' Strat - Upgrades + Setup
Straturday!! Another Clapton Blackie, this time I've ripped out the mid boost guts, noiseless pickups etc and replaced them with a...
Tom Fretbuzz
Nov 26, 20221 min read
Fret Level - Fender American Pro II Stratocaster
Straturday! Thanks again to everyone for bringing your amazing Guitars over to the Workshed 🎸⚡ This Fender American Pro II Stratocaster...
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...
Tom Fretbuzz
Nov 5, 20221 min read
Fender Stratocaster - Refret + More
Remember, remember, here's a refret on a Fender! 💣🎆🔥🎸 This 1994 Fender Strat had some serious fret wear (pic 2) the fretboard was...
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