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Epiphone Flying V - Handcrafted Bone Nut, Fretbuzz Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

4 days ago1 min read

Epiphone Flying V - Handcrafted Bone Nut, Fretbuzz Service + Setup

That's me pretty much done for Christmas! Huge thanks for all of your custom this year, some fantastic projects are already starting to...

Jay Turser LP - Stainless Steel Refret + Handcrafted Bone Nut

Tom Fretbuzz

Dec 141 min read

Jay Turser LP - Stainless Steel Refret + Handcrafted Bone Nut

This Jay Turser LP had a Stainless Steel Refret and a handcrafted bone nut + setup. Unfortunately I've been on a backup phone whilst mine...

Tom Fretbuzz

Nov 231 min read

Tanglewood Bridge Repair

The bridge of doom! This Tanglewood was unfortunately left for over a year with bridge-lift which also started pulling the entire top of...

70's Tokai 'Cats Eyes' Stainless Steel Refret + Handcrafted Bone Nut

Tom Fretbuzz

Oct 261 min read

70's Tokai 'Cats Eyes' Stainless Steel Refret + Handcrafted Bone Nut

Stainless Steel Refret + Handcrafted Bone Nut on this 1970's Japanese Tokai 'Cats Eyes' acoustic 💥 The previous fretwork had worn...

Fender 'Dan Smith era' Strat - Fret Level, Hand crafted Nut + Pickups

Tom Fretbuzz

Oct 151 min read

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...

Fender Deluxe Roadhouse Stratocaster - Fret Level, Jack + Setup

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...

Epiphone Les Paul - Fret Level, Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Jul 301 min read

Epiphone Les Paul - Fret Level, Service + Setup

This bolt on neck Epiphone LP was ready for a spa day at the Fretbuzz Workshed. The grungy fretboard had a good clean and conditioning,...

Ernie Ball Music Man 'Axis Super Sport' 9 pin Output Jack Replacement + Fret Level

Tom Fretbuzz

Jul 201 min read

Ernie Ball Music Man 'Axis Super Sport' 9 pin Output Jack Replacement + Fret Level

Ernie Ball Music Man 'Axis Super Sport' had a replacement 9-pin stereo Jack for the Piezo bridge pickup, plus a fret level, crown and...

Fender Cabronita - Custom Wiring, Service + Setup

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...

Gibson SG - New Pickups, Pots, Rewire, Tuners + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Apr 281 min read

Gibson SG - New Pickups, Pots, Rewire, Tuners + Setup

Happy #gibsunday ⚡ Rewire with new pots and @dimarzioinc 36th Anniversary PAF in the neck and Super Distortion in the bridge. New...

Washburn WTP-50 - Custom Wiring + Fret Level

Tom Fretbuzz

Apr 91 min read

Washburn WTP-50 - Custom Wiring + Fret Level

Fretbuzz 50's wiring + Fret level on this amazing, late 80's Washburn 🔥 This WTP-50 gives any Gibson a run for its money, I was very...

1981 Gibson Les Paul Custom - Stainless Steel Refret + More

Tom Fretbuzz

Mar 241 min read

1981 Gibson Les Paul Custom - Stainless Steel Refret + More

This absolutely amazing 1981 Gibson Les Paul Custom had a Stainless Steel Refret, Handcrafted Bone Nut & Full Service + Setup! I've...

1970's Jedson - Fretbuzz Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Mar 161 min read

1970's Jedson - Fretbuzz Service + Setup

Little bit dusty after 50 years in a case 👀 This MIJ Jedson was definitely ready for a Fretbuzz service + setup! The gold plating has...

Fender American Ultra Strat - Fret Level, Service + Setup

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...

Gibson Sonex 180 Deluxe - Fretbuzz Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Jan 71 min read

Gibson Sonex 180 Deluxe - Fretbuzz Service + Setup

This 1982 Gibson Sonex has bags of mojo!! Full Fretbuzz Service + Setup on what is an extremely cool guitar. The Sonex 180 Deluxe...

Stainless Steel Refret, Custom Fretboard Dots, Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Dec 11, 20231 min read

Stainless Steel Refret, Custom Fretboard Dots, Service + Setup

Another very sentimental guitar with a great momento added for a client who saw my recent work, inlaying a lost loved ones jewellery into...

Fender Telecaster Deluxe 70's - New Jack Output, Wiring + Fretbuzz Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Nov 14, 20231 min read

Fender Telecaster Deluxe 70's - New Jack Output, Wiring + Fretbuzz Service + Setup

#TeleTuesday 🔥🔥🔥 What's better than a Fender Telecaster Deluxe that's oooozing with 70's mojo! This Telecaster reissue came for a new...

Fender Mustang - Tuner Ferrules, Jack Output, Full Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Nov 13, 20231 min read

Fender Mustang - Tuner Ferrules, Jack Output, Full Service + Setup

Is #MustangMonday a thing? This modern player Fender Mustang had new tuner ferrules, replacement switchcraft Jack, corrected neck angle...

Kay K-45 'Austin Hatchet' - Restoration + More...

Tom Fretbuzz

Oct 21, 20231 min read

Kay K-45 'Austin Hatchet' - Restoration + More...

1981 Kay K-45 'Austin Hatchet' 👀 Some light restoration, all brass hardware cleaned up, full rewire with new pots, Sprague tone cap (not...

Gretsch Electromatic - Handcrafted Bone Nut, Fret Level + More

Tom Fretbuzz

Sep 15, 20231 min read

Gretsch Electromatic - Handcrafted Bone Nut, Fret Level + More

Gretsch Electromatic had the works! Handcrafted Bone Nut ✅ New 3-way toggle switch ✅ Gotoh Locking tuners✅ Fret Level, Crown + Dress✅...

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