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Tom Fretbuzz

Dec 151 min read

Mandolin Refret

Mandolin Refret today! Now taking bookings for January 6th onwards, if you would like to book in give me a shout 🤙 Gallery📸 #mandolin...

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...

Schecter Model T - Fretbuzz Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Nov 161 min read

Schecter Model T - Fretbuzz Service + Setup

Really enjoyed working on this fantastic @schecterguitarsofficial Model-T Bass🔥🔥🔥 This wasn't a million miles off from straight out of...

Fender Acoustasonic Telecaster - Handcrafted Bone Nut + Setup

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...

'Alex Lifeson' Signature Les Paul - Fret Level, Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Sep 81 min read

'Alex Lifeson' Signature Les Paul - Fret Level, Service + Setup

Any Rush fans in the house? This 'Alex Lifeson' signature Epiphone Les Paul had some playability issues, the fretwork was poorly seated,...

Shuker 6 String Bass - Fretbuzz Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Sep 81 min read

Shuker 6 String Bass - Fretbuzz Service + Setup

Into the ultra high end custom bass territory here, with this fantastic #Shuker bass 🔥🥵 Full Fretbuzz Service + Setup with some custom...

Tom Fretbuzz

Aug 281 min read

Norman 12 String - Full Service + Setup, Spot Level.

Canadian Craftsmanship at its finest. This lefty 'Norman' 12 string had a couple of frets that needed spot levelling and was well overdue...

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 151 min read

Epiphone Sheraton - Custom Pickguard, Handcrafted Bone Nut + Setup

Busy week at Fretbuzz HQ with some fantastic guitars gracing the workbench! My next appointments start from August 24th, book now! 🎸⚡...

Firebird Project - Custom Mini Humbuckers, Wiring, Fretwork, Pickguards + More...

Tom Fretbuzz

Jul 231 min read

Firebird Project - Custom Mini Humbuckers, Wiring, Fretwork, Pickguards + More...

This lefty Firebird had the works! ⚡ Awesome project fixing up what once was a poorly made Chibson! Bad fretwork, rubbish Humbuckers,...

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...

Korean Epiphone LP - Fret Level/Full Service

Tom Fretbuzz

Jun 221 min read

Korean Epiphone LP - Fret Level/Full Service

What an awesome day 🌞🎸 This Korean Epiphone Les Paul had a fret level, crown and dress before a full Fretbuzz service + setup 🔥 Have a...

Eternal Guitars Custom Shop Stratocaster - Fret Level + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Jun 121 min read

Eternal Guitars Custom Shop Stratocaster - Fret Level + Setup

First time working on an @eternal.guitars strat! Really great builds and definitely 'feel' like their custom shop counterparts. The...

Frankenstrat & EVH Signed Pickup Rewire + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Apr 201 min read

Frankenstrat & EVH Signed Pickup Rewire + Setup

EVH Frankenstrat on the workbench🔥 For some absolutely crazy reason, someone rewired a super rare hand signed and wrapped @eddievanhalen...

Epiphone Les Paul - Fret Level, Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Apr 191 min read

Epiphone Les Paul - Fret Level, Service + Setup

Metallic Gold @epiphone Les Paul Classic visited the Workshed for some attention to rattling frets and reverberating buzz. Full fret...

Tom Fretbuzz

Apr 81 min read

80's Gibson Challenger Upgrades

Had fun working on some great upgrades and mods for this 80's Gibson Challenger! I've custom wired 2 volumes and master tone with phase...

Tom Fretbuzz

Feb 121 min read

Charvel - Tremsetter Install + Setup

Hipshot Tremsetter installed and setup on this Charvel 🔥 After removing the old Tremelo springs and claw, I start by pulling up the...

Tom Fretbuzz

Dec 16, 20231 min read

Gibson 'Tribute' Greeny Mod + Setup

"This is not the greatest Greeny in the world, this is just a Gibson, Tribute". This Greeny on a budget came for the magnet polarity...

MIJ 'Tokai' - Fret Dress, Wiring + More.

Tom Fretbuzz

Nov 26, 20231 min read

MIJ 'Tokai' - Fret Dress, Wiring + More.

This fantastic MIJ Tokai had a fret dress to remove heavily pitted frets. Pickup surrounds were damaged and have been replaced. The tone...

Tom Fretbuzz

Nov 6, 20231 min read

Gretsch 'Brian Setzer' Signature Model

Lefty Gretsch 'Brian Setzer' signature had a well needed Fretbuzz Service + Setup 🔥 For my new followers, Fretbuzz Service + Setup...

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