Tom Fretbuzz
Fretwork, Service + Setup - Fender Precision Bass
This awesome '80s Fender Precision Bass had some fretwork to remove squared-off crowns and pitted frets, I've serviced the pots and...
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Tom Fretbuzz
Apr 23, 20221 min read
Epiphone SG + LP Neck Break Repairs
Crash, bang, wallop, what a neck break - FIXED! 🎸⚡🤘 The Les Paul had a really clean break, and it's handy that both necks were Satin...
Tom Fretbuzz
Apr 22, 20221 min read
Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Fender Stratocaster
⚡ Fretbuzz Service + Setup ⚡ Different workbench today as I'm down at Hiwatt! This @fender American Pro II series had a Setup after...
Tom Fretbuzz
Apr 16, 20221 min read
Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Gibson J-30
⚡Fretbuzz Service + Setup⚡ Gibson J-30 had a new bridge saddle, fretboard conditioning and polish, reverted back from a setup with...
Tom Fretbuzz
Apr 15, 20221 min read
Fretwork + More - Gibson Les Paul DC
Busy Friday at The Workshed 🎸⚡✌️ This 2001 Gibson LP Double Cut had a Fret Level, crown and dress and fretboard conditioning. I've...
Tom Fretbuzz
Apr 11, 20221 min read
Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Gretsch
⚡Fretbuzz Service + Setup⚡ Gretsch G5622T in 'Georgia Green' with Super Hilo'Tron Pickups. Lower action and truss rod adjustment for a...
Tom Fretbuzz
Apr 1, 20221 min read
Pickups + More - Steinberger
Love 'em or hate 'em, @steinbergerguitars are here to stay, and although there's not much space in the way of modifications, theres...
Tom Fretbuzz
Mar 29, 20221 min read
Full Custom Build - The Tripcaster
Behold..The Tripcaster! 🤯 Finished this amazing custom project today! A Mahogany HH Strat body that I have stained black, before...
Tom Fretbuzz
Mar 25, 20221 min read
Sharp Fret Dress, Service & Setup - Chapman Baritone
Crazy busy week with lots of projects on the go! This @chapmanguitars baritone had some sprouting and sharp fret ends which have been...
Tom Fretbuzz
Mar 20, 20221 min read
'87 USA Fender Strat + '89 MIJ Squier Strat
Two very fine Strats on the Workbench today! Both were in need of all electrics, pots and switches servicing, reflowed all solder joints...
Tom Fretbuzz
Mar 17, 20221 min read
Fret Level + More - Shertler Acoustic
Shertler Acoustic proved to be a tricky one to get right. During the Workbench checks I noticed some bad QC with the last 4 frets which ...
Tom Fretbuzz
Mar 10, 20221 min read
The Works! Fretboard Restoration, Refret, Wiring + More - Custom Pete Back Guitar
My hometown hero Guitar Luthier 'Pete Back' made some special Guitars for some very special Musicians back in the 80's. I've loved being...
Tom Fretbuzz
Mar 10, 20221 min read
New Toggle Switch + Service - 1970's Guild X-500
This amazing classic archtop had a stiff toggle switch that occasionally got stuck and needed to be replaced. The wiring had become...
Tom Fretbuzz
Mar 5, 20221 min read
Taylor GS Mini Setup
Saturday Setup 🔥 I've worked on quite a few of these....Taylor GS Mini, with Hawaiian Koa top and layered Koa body, which looks amazing...
Tom Fretbuzz
Feb 28, 20221 min read
Jack Output, Graphite Nut + Setup - Epiphone Dot
'97 Epiphone Dot 🔥🔥🔥 This babe came to the Workshed for a new Jack Output, Graphite Nut + Setup ✌️ The original nut had worn too low...
Tom Fretbuzz
Feb 28, 20221 min read
Repair/Service/Setup - Teisco ET200
A wild Kay/Teisco ET200 appeared! Erm yeah, nah. What a pile of steaming Sheep dip. These are absolutely diabolical to play. Don't get me...
Tom Fretbuzz
Feb 24, 20221 min read
Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Squier Stagemaster
⚡Fretbuzz Service + Setup⚡ Squier Stagemaster needed a good fettle! Serviced the crackily pots and switch which actually seemed beyond...
Tom Fretbuzz
Feb 23, 20221 min read
Pickup/Wiring Upgrades - Telecaster
This Paisley Harley Benton Tele had some serious upgrades! Installed the @seymourduncanpickups Quarter Pounder Tele set, full rewire with...
Tom Fretbuzz
Feb 22, 20221 min read
Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Takamine
⚡Fretbuzz Service + Setup⚡ Takamine had some well needed fretboard conditioning and a lower action with reduced neck relief to compensate...
Tom Fretbuzz
Feb 22, 20221 min read
Pickup Install + More - Ibanez
Active EMG's to Passive wiring switch with 'Zeus' @legendarypickups installed on this @officialibanezguitars First time hearing the...
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