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Tom Fretbuzz
May 16, 20221 min read
Custom Wiring, Fretwork + Setup - Epiphone Riviera
Playing the Monday Blues on this Epiphone Riviera! There's certain limitations with 3 pickup guitars and the way they are wired and my...
Tom Fretbuzz
May 11, 20221 min read
Fretbuzz Service+ Setup - Fernandes Vertigo
Not a guitar you see often, this Fernandes 'Vertigo' came to the Workshed for a well needed fettle and a bit of tinkering! Love a good...
Tom Fretbuzz
May 8, 20221 min read
Fretwork + Setup - Gibson Les Paul Modern
Gibson Les Paul Modern 🔥🔥🔥 Straight from the Gibson factory to the Fretbuzz Workshed. Bit of fretwork needed to get this Lefty up to...
Tom Fretbuzz
May 4, 20221 min read
Hosco Endpin Jack + Setup - Larrivee OM 09
Sometimes the job that seems like it should be the simplest, turns out to be a huge challenge! I recently had the pleasure of working on...
Tom Fretbuzz
May 2, 20221 min read
Setup - Schecter 7 String
Some serious Metal bite on this Schecter Omen Elite 7 String. Came to the Workshed as a factory Setup, with a thirsty fretboard,...
Tom Fretbuzz
May 2, 20221 min read
Fret Level, Service + Setup - Fender Telecaster
This Fender Telecaster had a Fret Level, Service + Setup ⚡ The most pitted frets I've seen in a while! I've levelled, crowned and dressed...
Tom Fretbuzz
Apr 25, 20221 min read
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...
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...
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