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Tom Fretbuzz

Sep 28, 20221 min read

Fret Level, Full Service + Setup - PRS

⚡PRS SE Custom - Back from the dead⚡ Fret level, crown and dress, service + setup with an epic deep clean of all hardware, rust removal...

Tom Fretbuzz

Sep 24, 20221 min read

Fretbuzz Service+ Setup - Gibson SG

⚡Gibson SG⚡ Spa Day at the Fretbuzz Workshed for this SG! Full Service + Setup 🤙 The PCB electrics in this 2016 model have a serious...

Rewire, Killswitch, Pickups, Nut + Setup - Hamer

Tom Fretbuzz

Sep 3, 20221 min read

Rewire, Killswitch, Pickups, Nut + Setup - Hamer

This Hamer came in for some @dimarzioinc 36th Anniversary PAF's, new pots/switch/jack and a change to the wiring scheme - Killswitch, 2...

Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Epiphone Masterbilt Century

Tom Fretbuzz

Aug 22, 20221 min read

Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Epiphone Masterbilt Century

⚡Fretbuzz Service + Setup⚡ Epiphone Masterbilt Century had some well needed fretboard cleaning and conditioning, full fret dress and a...

Stainless Steel Refret + More - 1980's Washburn A20

Tom Fretbuzz

Aug 17, 20221 min read

Stainless Steel Refret + More - 1980's Washburn A20

This 1980's Washburn A20 had a Stainless Steel Refret, fret level, full service of all hardware, wiring, pots, tuners bushings replaced,...

Tom Fretbuzz

Aug 13, 20221 min read

Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Vintage V100

⚡Fretbuzz Service + Setup⚡ This Vintage Icon V100 had a spa day at the Workshed! Dirty, dusty and in need of an epic service. This LP...

Hardtailed Strat, Fretbuzz Service+ Setup - Fender Stratocaster USA

Tom Fretbuzz

Aug 8, 20221 min read

Hardtailed Strat, Fretbuzz Service+ Setup - Fender Stratocaster USA

⚡Shocking Blue 💙⚡ Hardtailed this awesome blue 00's USA Strat! Plus a well needed Fretbuzz Service + Setup 🔥 20 years of only ever...

Fretwork + Setup - 1980's Matsumoku 'Westbury' Standard

Tom Fretbuzz

Jul 31, 20221 min read

Fretwork + Setup - 1980's Matsumoku 'Westbury' Standard

Back in the Fretbuzz Workshed after a fantastic break ☀️🌊 This 1980's Matsumoku 'Westbury' had a fret re-crown, dress + setup ⚡ The flat...

Tom Fretbuzz

Jul 20, 20221 min read

Fret Level + Setup - Fender Telecaster

This 2007 American Fender Telecaster had a fret level + setup! The frets had started to pit and square off...A major choke out had...

Fret Level, Electrics, Service + Setup - Epiphone LP Standard

Tom Fretbuzz

Jul 16, 20221 min read

Fret Level, Electrics, Service + Setup - Epiphone LP Standard

Epiphone LP had ALL the issues! Frets on 16th and 17th completely unseated, high and low points everywhere. Backbowed neck 🫣 This needed...

Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Gretsch Streamliner

Tom Fretbuzz

Jul 16, 20221 min read

Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Gretsch Streamliner

Box fresh @officialgretsch 🔥 This Gretsch Streamliner came to the Fretbuzz Workshed for a setup with @pyramid_strings_official...

Fret Level, Handcrafted Bone Nut, Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Jul 8, 20221 min read

Fret Level, Handcrafted Bone Nut, Service + Setup

Fender Friday 🎸⚡🔥 The pick of the week from my Workshed - This customised Tele Partscaster has Fender bronze compensated bridge plate...

Tom Fretbuzz

Jun 30, 20221 min read

Fretbuzz Service + Setup - EVH Wolfgang

A couple of great EVH Wolfgang Standards in recently! Absolutely love the baked maple neck on this silver beast 🔥 Main issue with EVH...

Fender Noiseless Pickups Install - G+L Legacy

Tom Fretbuzz

Jun 15, 20221 min read

Fender Noiseless Pickups Install - G+L Legacy

Fender Noiseless Pickups installed on G+L Legacy 🎸 Full rewire with 1Meg CTS pots, Kinman Treble Bleed mod and trademark ground springs⚡...

Tom Fretbuzz

Jun 15, 20221 min read

Fret Level + Setup - Ibanez S520X

The Ibanez Wizard 🧙‍♂️ has been summoned! This S520 had a trip to the Workshed due to dreaded fret-buzz, there was zero neck relief and...

Fret Level, Service + Setup - '91 Fender Stratocaster

Tom Fretbuzz

Jun 11, 20221 min read

Fret Level, Service + Setup - '91 Fender Stratocaster

⚡STRATURDAY⚡ This 1991 'Midnight Blue' Fender Strat Plus visited the Workshed for a Fret Level, Service + Setup 🔥 Couple of high frets...

Preamp Tuner Repair, Handcrafted Bone Nut + Setup - Luna Acoustic

Tom Fretbuzz

Jun 8, 20221 min read

Preamp Tuner Repair, Handcrafted Bone Nut + Setup - Luna Acoustic

Preamp tuner repair, handcrafted bone nut + setup on this Luna Acoustic 🔥🔥🔥 The tuner didn't light up or engage. Usually when working...

Nut + Setup - Fender Telecaster Custom '72

Tom Fretbuzz

Jun 7, 20221 min read

Nut + Setup - Fender Telecaster Custom '72

Fender Telecaster Custom '72 🔥🔥🔥 Was excited to hear the 'CuNiFe pour' Humbucker on this amazing reissue Telecaster! Apparently done...

Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Ibanez RGD71ALMS

Tom Fretbuzz

Jun 5, 20221 min read

Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Ibanez RGD71ALMS

The Ibanez Wizard is back 🧙‍♂️🪄 The finish and Fishman pickups give off some sort of 80's RoboCop vibe and literally every bit of...

Tom Fretbuzz

Jun 2, 20221 min read

Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Squier MB4

⚡ Fretbuzz Service + Setup⚡ Oddball 'Squier MB4' had an issue with the Pickup blend pot, some dry solder joints and one hell of a thirsty...

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