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Fat Trem Block, Locking Tuners + Setup On Ibanez Gio

Tom Fretbuzz

Jun 10, 20211 min read

Fat Trem Block, Locking Tuners + Setup On Ibanez Gio

This Ibanez Gio came to the Workshed for a new fat block trem, locking tuners and a setup with skinny top, heavy bottoms. Some routing...

Fretbuzz Service On Lefty Washburn Acoustic

Tom Fretbuzz

Jun 8, 20211 min read

Fretbuzz Service On Lefty Washburn Acoustic

More servicing today with a Fretbuzz Service & Setup on this lefty Washburn Acoustic ✌️ This was strung up in such a way that my slight...

Tom Fretbuzz

Jun 8, 20211 min read

Fretbuzz Service + Setup On Gretsch

Fretbuzz Service + Setup On this amazing Gretsch. Full hardware clean, pots, fretboard and frets all serviced. The more I work on Gretsch...

Tom Fretbuzz

Jun 7, 20211 min read

Upgraded Tuners + Setup On HB Tele

I've been doing loads of tinkering with different projects today, but also setup this Harley Benton, it's actually insane how good some...

Fretbuzz Service + Setup On Vintage Matsumoku Westone 'Thunder I' Lefty Bass

Tom Fretbuzz

Jun 5, 20211 min read

Fretbuzz Service + Setup On Vintage Matsumoku Westone 'Thunder I' Lefty Bass

I'm a huge fan of the Matsumoku factory guitars, and I'm lucky enough to own one. First time I've worked on one of their Basses though!...

New Pickup, Dpdt Switch + Fretbuzz Service On 80's Ibanez Roadster

Tom Fretbuzz

Jun 5, 20211 min read

New Pickup, Dpdt Switch + Fretbuzz Service On 80's Ibanez Roadster

1980s Ibanez Roadster! New single coil in the middle, Dpdt switch for out of phase switching and Fretbuzz Service + Setup⚡ These were the...

Fretbuzz Service, Setup, Nut + Wiring On Gretsch Electromatic Hollow Body

Tom Fretbuzz

Jun 1, 20211 min read

Fretbuzz Service, Setup, Nut + Wiring On Gretsch Electromatic Hollow Body

This Gretsch needed some Fretbuzz Workshed magic after having some serious bodged jobs from the previous owner! Firstly the dynasonic...

Fret Dress, Sharp Fret Ends, Wiring, Setup & Decal On Eric Clapton Style Telecaster W/Strat Neck!

Tom Fretbuzz

May 31, 20211 min read

Fret Dress, Sharp Fret Ends, Wiring, Setup & Decal On Eric Clapton Style Telecaster W/Strat Neck!

Some work on this Eric Clapton style Telecaster with a Strat neck! The neck on this is absolutely JUICY. One hell of a slab of Maple! I...

Fret Dress + Setup On 2017 Fender Strat.

Tom Fretbuzz

May 28, 20211 min read

Fret Dress + Setup On 2017 Fender Strat.

Getting rid of those pesky pitted frets on this Candy Red Strat. Had to level the frets quite a bit to get those pits out. Crowned and...

Hand Cut Bone Nut & Saddle + Fretbuzz Service On 70's Yamaha Acoustic

Tom Fretbuzz

May 27, 20211 min read

Hand Cut Bone Nut & Saddle + Fretbuzz Service On 70's Yamaha Acoustic

Hand-cut bone nut & saddle + Fretbuzz Service on this 1970's Yamaha FG-335 Ah the smell of fresh cattle bone in a morning, yuck! I've cut...

Fret Level & Pickup Swap On Epiphone 339

Tom Fretbuzz

May 26, 20211 min read

Fret Level & Pickup Swap On Epiphone 339

Fresh outta the box! The Pelham Blue 339! Replaced the stock Epiphone humbuckers with Seymour Duncan Sh2n Jazz 'buckers. Massive cleans...

New Pickups, Fretbuzz Service + Blocked Trem On PRS Custom

Tom Fretbuzz

May 25, 20211 min read

New Pickups, Fretbuzz Service + Blocked Trem On PRS Custom

This PRS had a MAJOR pickup upgrade! Dimarzio DP103 PAF 36th Anniversary in the neck and a Bareknuckle 'Emerald' in the bridge, they...

Setup On Epiphone Les Paul + Pickup Swap On Lawson Strat

Tom Fretbuzz

May 23, 20211 min read

Setup On Epiphone Les Paul + Pickup Swap On Lawson Strat

Couple of straightforward jobs.. simple setup on this Les Paul which didn't have enough neck relief. Followed by a pickup swap on a...

New Nut, Bridge, Tuners, Rewire & Setup On Maison Hollow Body

Tom Fretbuzz

May 23, 20211 min read

New Nut, Bridge, Tuners, Rewire & Setup On Maison Hollow Body

I've done some work on this before when setting it up for slide, but the alternative bridge caused issues, so it's been replaced with a...

Fret Level + Fretbuzz Service On Fender Jag-Stang

Tom Fretbuzz

May 22, 20211 min read

Fret Level + Fretbuzz Service On Fender Jag-Stang

Smells like a Fender Jag-Stang! This 90s beast has had a full fret level, crown & dress, all electrics serviced and setup for a super low...

Fretbuzz Service On Vintage 'Hendrix' Strat

Tom Fretbuzz

May 14, 20211 min read

Fretbuzz Service On Vintage 'Hendrix' Strat

A very tricky setup on this Vintage 'Hendrix' Strat with a twisted neck! The string alignment was off and the neck needed seating in the...

Setup On Levinson Blade & Hotrail Wired In On Handbuilt Lawson Strat

Tom Fretbuzz

May 11, 20211 min read

Setup On Levinson Blade & Hotrail Wired In On Handbuilt Lawson Strat

Hey everyone, it's been a mad few days at Fretbuzz HQ, I'm having a makeover on the workshed and it's thrown me into disaray 🤯 and as...

Tom Fretbuzz

May 6, 20211 min read

Wiring + Parts On Tanglewood Bass

This Tanglewood had a knackered preamp with a horrible crackling, hissing and popping sound. Everything was set in epoxy so repair was...

Fretbuzz Service + Setup On Gretsch 'The White Falcon'

Tom Fretbuzz

May 3, 20211 min read

Fretbuzz Service + Setup On Gretsch 'The White Falcon'

What to say... Rare as hens teeth, the Rolls Royce of guitars, the ultimate creation of man. This is one damn fine instrument. Its also...

Tom Fretbuzz

May 1, 20211 min read

Fretbuzz Service On Gibson Les Paul

Couple of really nice guitars in the workshed this weekend! First off, this Gibson Les Paul needed a good service and setup, with some...

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