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Tom Fretbuzz

Oct 22, 20231 min read

Gretsch 'New Yorker' Service + Setup

Super fun times setting up this @officialgretsch New Yorker with @rotosound_uk Monel Flatwounds 🔥 Intonation adjusted, full fretboard...

Tom Fretbuzz

Oct 16, 20231 min read

Steinberger - Killswitch + Service

Good evening from the Fretbuzz Workshed 🌕🍁🍂🎸 I've been working late on this funky Steinberger! Wired in a Killswitch in place of the...

Chibson - Pickup Upgrade, Fret Level, Handcrafted Bone Nut + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Oct 13, 20231 min read

Chibson - Pickup Upgrade, Fret Level, Handcrafted Bone Nut + Setup

Chibson time! Seymour Duncan pickup upgrade, handcrafted bone nut, fret level and setup 🔥 Completely unplayable before it's visit to the...

Epiphone Riviera Custom Royale - Fret Level, Handcrafted Bone Nut + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Oct 9, 20231 min read

Epiphone Riviera Custom Royale - Fret Level, Handcrafted Bone Nut + Setup

This Epiphone Custom Royale Riviera P93 had a fret level, handcrafted bone nut + setup. A well needed visit to the Fretbuzz Workshed due...

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...

Tom Fretbuzz

Jul 25, 20231 min read

Gibson LP Double Cut Jr

Bit of a rare beast! 24 fret double cut Gibson Les Paul Jr anyone? Huge 50s neck, but marvellously lends itself to great playability with...

Gordon Smith - New Pickups/Full Wiring/Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Jul 19, 20231 min read

Gordon Smith - New Pickups/Full Wiring/Service + Setup

This Floyd Rose equipped Gordon Smith had all new pots/switch/wiring, plus a @dimarzioinc 36th Anniversary PAF in the neck & Super...

Fender Strat Ultra - Hardtailed Trem Block/Full Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Jul 10, 20231 min read

Fender Strat Ultra - Hardtailed Trem Block/Full Service + Setup

This Fender Ultra Stratocaster HSS has been hardtailed! Full service + setup with @rotosound_uk 10-46" -- 0.10" neck relief at the 8th...

Partscaster - Handcrafted Bone Nut, Wiring & Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Jun 27, 20231 min read

Partscaster - Handcrafted Bone Nut, Wiring & Service + Setup

Just finished this Partscaster off, rewire, handcrafted bone nut + full service/setup 👌🏻 Sometimes the simplest guitar jobs can be the...

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...

Guitar Of The Day//Gordon Smith - Headstock Refinish

Tom Fretbuzz

May 26, 20231 min read

Guitar Of The Day//Gordon Smith - Headstock Refinish

⚡Guitar o' the Day!⚡ This Gordon Smith had a headstock refinish at the Fretbuzz Workshed - A previous owner had attempted a binding...

'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...

Fender Triple Tele - 8 Way Switch Wiring Mod + Fretbuzz Service + Setup

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...

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...

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...

Shijie Guitars - Fretbuzz Service + Setup, Neck Pickup

Tom Fretbuzz

Apr 10, 20231 min read

Shijie Guitars - Fretbuzz Service + Setup, Neck Pickup

First time working on a @shijieguitarsofficial 🔥 Shijie Guitars are extremely good value for money and this model only required general...

Tom Fretbuzz

Mar 20, 20231 min read

Pickups, Service + Setup - Ibanez S520

Ibanez S520 had a set of 'Black Winter' @seymourduncanpickups installed with a coil tap + full service + setup ⚡ Gallery 📸 #ibanez...

Tom Fretbuzz

Mar 19, 20231 min read

Fret Level, Service + Setup - Jackson

Jackson 'Adrian Smith' Signature had a fret level and setup with Rotosound 10-46" 🎸🔥⚡ This came to the Workshed with extreme choke out...

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