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1962 Framus 57116 - Restoration, Custom Pickguard, Din Jack Lead, Service + Setup
This fantastic early 60's Framus that lived throughout the 60's and 70's on RAF bases came to the Fretbuzz Workshed for some light...

Tom Fretbuzz
Jul 14, 20241 min read


Ernie Ball Music Man Silhouette Special - Fretbuzz Service + Setup/Pickup Swap
This fantastic Ernie Ball Music Man 'Silhouette Special' came to the Workshed for a new DiMarzio Humbucker and a full Fretbuzz Service +...

Tom Fretbuzz
Jul 9, 20241 min read


Gibson LPJ - Rewire + Fretbuzz Service + Setup
From the era of Robo tuners and fat necks with odd string spacing, this Les Paul 100 had the robo tuners thrown in the bin, removal of...

Tom Fretbuzz
Jul 8, 20241 min read


Korean Epiphone LP - Fret Level/Full Service
What an awesome day 🌞🎸 This Korean Epiphone Les Paul had a fret level, crown and dress before a full Fretbuzz service + setup 🔥 Have a...

Tom Fretbuzz
Jun 22, 20241 min read


Harley Benton Baritone - Upgrades!
This HB Baritone had the ultimate tuners and pickup upgrade! If you find a good cheap guitar, but want to add to it, why not spend a...

Tom Fretbuzz
Jun 17, 20241 min read


Eternal Guitars Custom Shop Stratocaster - Fret Level + Setup
First time working on an @eternal.guitars strat! Really great builds and definitely 'feel' like their custom shop counterparts. The...

Tom Fretbuzz
Jun 12, 20241 min read


MIJ Tokai - Fret Level, Handcrafted Bone Nut
This absolutely stunning Japanese Tokai had previously had a poor refret at a large guitar repair company. They also installed a badly...

Tom Fretbuzz
Jun 4, 20241 min read


Amyl & The Sniffers - Gibson Explorer
I was recently on location to add a new pickup for Amyl & The Sniffers guitarist Declan Merthens for their upcoming UK/EU Tour and...

Tom Fretbuzz
Jun 2, 20241 min read


Custom Fretbuzz Pickups!
I thought it was worth a mention that myself and Mrs Fretbuzz are now making custom hand wound pickups and repairing damaged pickups,...

Tom Fretbuzz
May 21, 20241 min read


PRS SE Tremonti - Fret Level, Handcrafted Bone Nut, Locking Tuners + Setup
I generally mod lots of the PRS SE models, this Tremonti sig model came to the Workshed for the full works. I've handcrafted a bleached...

Tom Fretbuzz
May 21, 20241 min read


Ed O'Brien Fender Stratocaster - Handcrafted Bone Nut + Setup
This @eobofficial signature Fender Stratocaster had a handcrafted bone nut and full service + setup âš¡ I literally couldn't put it down!...

Tom Fretbuzz
May 14, 20241 min read


Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster - Full Service + Setup
Had fun working on this @fendercustomshop strat for a lower action with reduced neck relief. Full service + setup 🔥 Gallery📸...

Tom Fretbuzz
May 13, 20241 min read


Fender Cabronita - Custom Wiring, Service + Setup
I've added a variation of a Mud Switch, each pickup has its own capacitor network for independent voicings. When the switch is...

Tom Fretbuzz
May 10, 20241 min read


Fender Precision Bass - Pickup Rewind, Service + Setup
Fender Precision Bass had very low output due to a short on the pickup. I've rewound to 10,000 turns for 5.6k. That classic P-bass...

Tom Fretbuzz
May 10, 20241 min read


Gibson SG - New Pickups, Pots, Rewire, Tuners + Setup
Happy #gibsunday âš¡ Rewire with new pots and @dimarzioinc 36th Anniversary PAF in the neck and Super Distortion in the bridge. New...

Tom Fretbuzz
Apr 28, 20241 min read


Frankenstrat & EVH Signed Pickup Rewire + Setup
EVH Frankenstrat on the workbench🔥 For some absolutely crazy reason, someone rewired a super rare hand signed and wrapped @eddievanhalen...

Tom Fretbuzz
Apr 20, 20241 min read


Epiphone Les Paul - Fret Level, Service + Setup
Metallic Gold @epiphone Les Paul Classic visited the Workshed for some attention to rattling frets and reverberating buzz. Full fret...

Tom Fretbuzz
Apr 19, 20241 min read


Washburn WTP-50 - Custom Wiring + Fret Level
Fretbuzz 50's wiring + Fret level on this amazing, late 80's Washburn 🔥 This WTP-50 gives any Gibson a run for its money, I was very...

Tom Fretbuzz
Apr 9, 20241 min read


1973 Fender Stratocaster - Stainless Steel Refret + Bone Nut
This 1973 Fender Strat came to the Workshed for a Stainless Steel refret + handcrafted bone nut The previous frets were fitted by another...

Tom Fretbuzz
Apr 8, 20241 min read


80's Gibson Challenger Upgrades
Had fun working on some great upgrades and mods for this 80's Gibson Challenger! I've custom wired 2 volumes and master tone with phase...

Tom Fretbuzz
Apr 8, 20241 min read
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