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Tom Fretbuzz

Sep 11, 20231 min read

Schecter - Fretbuzz Service + Setup

Spa day at the Fretbuzz Workshed for this 'Exotic Wood' series @schecterguitarsofficial ⚡ Slinky action Floyd Rose setup after a full...

Gibson SG - Sharp Fret End Bevel/Full Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Sep 10, 20231 min read

Gibson SG - Sharp Fret End Bevel/Full Service + Setup

Gibson SG Special 70's Tribute 🔥 Big fan of the mini Humbuckers! Full Fretbuzz Service + Setup, lower action and a sharp fret ends...

Tanglewood - Bridge Reset, Fret Level + More.

Tom Fretbuzz

Aug 27, 20231 min read

Tanglewood - Bridge Reset, Fret Level + More.

Tanglewood Acoustic had a warped bridge that had lifted, uneven frets, tuners were seized and the fretboard was like the Gobi desert. I...

Squier Jazzmaster J.Mascis Signature - Fretbuzz Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Aug 21, 20231 min read

Squier Jazzmaster J.Mascis Signature - Fretbuzz Service + Setup

J. Mascis' Signature Squier Jazzmaster 🔥 ⚡Fretbuzz Service + Setup⚡ I've been lucky enough to meet J a couple of times, back in the day...

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 🔥...

Tokai LP - Fret Level, New Jack Output, Full Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Aug 1, 20231 min read

Tokai LP - Fret Level, New Jack Output, Full Service + Setup

This vintage Tokai LP had a full Fret level, crown, dress due to lots of pitted frets and high/low points across the fretboard. Full...

Fretbuzz Custom Pickups 'Seafret' Humbuckers + Handcrafted Bone Nut, Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Jun 9, 20231 min read

Fretbuzz Custom Pickups 'Seafret' Humbuckers + Handcrafted Bone Nut, Service + Setup

The very first set of my custom scatter wound 'Seafret' Humbuckers have been plumbed into this PRS. I've been perfecting the method of...

Washburn Mercury II - Fretbuzz Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Jun 6, 20231 min read

Washburn Mercury II - Fretbuzz Service + Setup

Fretbuzz Service + Setup on this 1990's Washburn Mercury II Check the before and after shots - The frets were heavily tarnished and the...

Epiphone Emperor Swingster - Full Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

May 29, 20231 min read

Epiphone Emperor Swingster - Full Service + Setup

Hope everyone has had a great Bank Holiday! This Epiphone Emperor Swingster came in for a full Fretbuzz Service + Setup 🔥🔥🔥 #epiphone...

PRS Silver Sky - Service + Setup, Jack Output.

Tom Fretbuzz

May 29, 20231 min read

PRS Silver Sky - Service + Setup, Jack Output.

PRS Silver Sky had a new Switchcraft Jack & Fretbuzz Service + Setup 🔥 Let's be honest John Mayer - it's a Strat with a PRS neck....

MIJ Fender Strat '62 - Stainless Steel Refret & Full Service

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...

Bass Of The Day! Fretless 'Aria' Acoustic Bass

Tom Fretbuzz

May 22, 20231 min read

Bass Of The Day! Fretless 'Aria' Acoustic Bass

⚡Bass o' the Day⚡ This Fretless 'Aria' Acoustic bass had the old "fell into it after a few beers, the TV is a goner but the guitar can be...

'Fecker' Partscaster - Neck Pocket Depth, Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

May 20, 20231 min read

'Fecker' Partscaster - Neck Pocket Depth, Service + Setup

This Fecker Partscaster named 'Fred' was cobbled together with a mismatched neck and required 3mm taking out of the pocket to attain the...

90's PRS Custom 24 - Fret Dress, Suhr Pickups + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Apr 28, 20231 min read

90's PRS Custom 24 - Fret Dress, Suhr Pickups + Setup

90's PRS Custom 24 had a fret dress due to heavy wear. Installed some @suhrcustom Humbuckers into the 5 way rotary switch. Light and low...

Schecter 7 String - Fretbuzz Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Apr 26, 20231 min read

Schecter 7 String - Fretbuzz Service + Setup

Schecter 7 string setup in Drop G 🤘🏻 Ready to downtune it's way into metal oblivion 🔥 Gallery📸 #schecter7string #schecter...

1960's Watkins Rapier 22 - Fretbuzz Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Apr 22, 20231 min read

1960's Watkins Rapier 22 - Fretbuzz Service + Setup

⚡Guitar Of The Day⚡ This 1960's Watkins Rapier 22 had some restoration and a full service + setup at the Fretbuzz Workshed. Ultimate...

'Fieldy' Korn Signature K5 Ibanez 5-String Bass

Tom Fretbuzz

Apr 5, 20231 min read

'Fieldy' Korn Signature K5 Ibanez 5-String Bass

Getting my Nu-Metal on with this @fieldykorn Ibanez K5 @korn_official Ibanez 🤘🏻 Full of dust and ready for the Fretbuzz Service + Setup...

Fret Level, Handcrafted Bone Nut - Epiphone Texan Acoustic

Tom Fretbuzz

Mar 19, 20231 min read

Fret Level, Handcrafted Bone Nut - Epiphone Texan Acoustic

This Epiphone had a fret level, handcrafted bone nut, bridge saddle reshaped and lowered, plus a setup with @rotosound_uk JK 12-52"...

FRET LEVEL, REWIRE + SETUP - FENDER STRAT PLUS

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,...

REFRET + FRETBOARD REPAIR - ANTORIA 'WONDERWALL' ACOUSTIC

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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