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Fretbuzz Service + Setup On HSS Fender Strat

Tom Fretbuzz

Aug 31, 20211 min read

Fretbuzz Service + Setup On HSS Fender Strat

Fretbuzz Service + Setup on this HSS Strat. First time I've had to scrape lacquer off of all the frets of an American Strat. Come on...

Fretbuzz Service, Fret Dress, New Pots + Setup On Hank Marvin Signature Strat

Tom Fretbuzz

Aug 29, 20211 min read

Fretbuzz Service, Fret Dress, New Pots + Setup On Hank Marvin Signature Strat

Fretbuzz Service, Fret Dress, New Pots & Setup on this Hank Marvin Signature Strat 🎸⚡ I'm sure these were a limited run quite a few...

Fret Level, Handcut Bone Nut + Setup On Hybrid Tele

Tom Fretbuzz

Aug 28, 20211 min read

Fret Level, Handcut Bone Nut + Setup On Hybrid Tele

A thing of absolute beauty 😍 I've enjoyed every minute working on this Hybrid Tele. From the fret level, crown and dress right up to...

Sympathetic Resonance + Other Issues On Yamaha Pacifica

Tom Fretbuzz

Aug 27, 20211 min read

Sympathetic Resonance + Other Issues On Yamaha Pacifica

This Yamaha was a tricky one! It recently fell off its stand which seems to have warped the neck slightly and needed a fret dress to...

Pickup Installation + Intonation On Ibanez RG

Tom Fretbuzz

Aug 26, 20211 min read

Pickup Installation + Intonation On Ibanez RG

Super-high-output⚡Custom Warman 'bucker and intonation sorted on this Ibanez RG. Had to adjust the pickup mount cover to fit the new...

Tom Fretbuzz

Aug 25, 20211 min read

Wiring + Setup On Customised Tele

I've reverse-wired this Telecaster plate and setup with Rotosound 10's! Plays even better than she looks 😁⚡🎸⚡ Gallery📸

Tom Fretbuzz

Aug 25, 20211 min read

Pickup Install On Handmade Strat

Iron Gear 'Jailhouse Rail II' in the neck + bridge on this hand-built strat! Setup with a low action and @rotosound_uk 8's 😲⚡ Gallery📸

Tom Fretbuzz

Aug 25, 20211 min read

Setup On Epiphone Les Paul Gold Top

Fresh out of the box! This Epiphone Les Paul with a chunky 50's neck was setup with a lower action and slightly less relief, strung...

Tom Fretbuzz

Aug 17, 20211 min read

Setup On G&L Fiesta Red Strat

Standard setup for a lower action, corrected bridge saddle radius and 0.25 neck relief at the 8th fret ⚡

New Pickguard, Fretbuzz Service On EKO - Neck Reset + Setup On Lindo

Tom Fretbuzz

Aug 17, 20211 min read

New Pickguard, Fretbuzz Service On EKO - Neck Reset + Setup On Lindo

New handcut pickguard and a tricky setup on this 50 year old EKO style geetar with a twisted neck! Beginnings of a neck break which I've...

Pickup Upgrades, Fretbuzz Service + Setup On Gibson LP Studio

Tom Fretbuzz

Aug 9, 20211 min read

Pickup Upgrades, Fretbuzz Service + Setup On Gibson LP Studio

This Gibson LP Studio has undergone a sweet upgrade! Full Fretbuzz Service + Setup @bareknucklepickupsofficial 'Emerald' in the Bridge...

Fretbuzz Service + Setup On Peerless Acoustic

Tom Fretbuzz

Aug 6, 20211 min read

Fretbuzz Service + Setup On Peerless Acoustic

Great full bodied tone and looks to boot from this Peerless Acoustic! Some adjustment to the nut and saddle height after servicing the...

Fret Dress, Wiring + More On Cabronita Style Tele

Tom Fretbuzz

Aug 5, 20211 min read

Fret Dress, Wiring + More On Cabronita Style Tele

I'm a big fan of the Esquire/Broadcaster & Cabronita style Tele, especially when it has a TV Jones pickup too! This blue beast had the...

Full Refret + More On 1970's Ibanez Lawsuit Guitar

Tom Fretbuzz

Aug 4, 20211 min read

Full Refret + More On 1970's Ibanez Lawsuit Guitar

My personal favourites! A 70's MIJ lawsuit geetar, that had a lot of work! Full Refret, Fret Dress, Handcut Bone Nut, Wiring & setup. The...

Fret Dress, Handcut Bone Nut, 70's Decal, Setup + More On Tele

Tom Fretbuzz

Aug 3, 20211 min read

Fret Dress, Handcut Bone Nut, 70's Decal, Setup + More On Tele

This Partscaster needed quite a bit of work! Really happy with the outcome though! Started off with a touch up on the wiring, which...

New Neck, Fret Dress + Setup On Vintage V6

Tom Fretbuzz

Aug 2, 20211 min read

New Neck, Fret Dress + Setup On Vintage V6

Warped necks! They're a nightmare 😕 unless its of certain value, its easier and cheaper to just get a new one, but be warned, its...

New Bridge, Brass Saddles + Fretbuzz Service On Diodati Tele

Tom Fretbuzz

Jul 29, 20211 min read

New Bridge, Brass Saddles + Fretbuzz Service On Diodati Tele

Awesome finish and colour on this custom Diodati T-style which had a new 3 screw bridge plate with Gotoh 'intune' brass saddles and a...

Fretbuzz Service/Setup + More - Matsumoku 'Westone Thunder 1A' Bass

Tom Fretbuzz

Jul 25, 20211 min read

Fretbuzz Service/Setup + More - Matsumoku 'Westone Thunder 1A' Bass

Everyone knows I'm a Matsumoku factory geek, so was happy to get to work on this! One of their 80's active bass models with a neanderthal...

Locking Tuners, Toggle Switch, Fretbuzz Service + Setup On Hamer

Tom Fretbuzz

Jul 24, 20211 min read

Locking Tuners, Toggle Switch, Fretbuzz Service + Setup On Hamer

Really cool finish and amazing fretboard and fretwork on this early 2000's Hamer which was in for some new locking tuners as the old ones...

New Toggle Switch + Fretbuzz Service On Epiphone Les Paul Classic

Tom Fretbuzz

Jul 22, 20211 min read

New Toggle Switch + Fretbuzz Service On Epiphone Les Paul Classic

Sweet colour on this Epiphone Les Paul Classic 🔥 This one had a new toggle switch and Fretbuzz Service + Setup. Check out that grungey...

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