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Fender Cabronita - Custom Wiring, Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

May 101 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...

Fender Precision Bass - Pickup Rewind, Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

May 101 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...

Gibson SG - New Pickups, Pots, Rewire, Tuners + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Apr 281 min read

Gibson SG - New Pickups, Pots, Rewire, Tuners + Setup

Happy #gibsunday ⚡ Rewire with new pots and @dimarzioinc 36th Anniversary PAF in the neck and Super Distortion in the bridge. New...

Frankenstrat & EVH Signed Pickup Rewire + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Apr 201 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...

Epiphone Les Paul - Fret Level, Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Apr 191 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...

Washburn WTP-50 - Custom Wiring + Fret Level

Tom Fretbuzz

Apr 91 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...

1973 Fender Stratocaster - Stainless Steel Refret + Bone Nut

Tom Fretbuzz

Apr 81 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 81 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...

Rickenbacker Switchcraft 3-Way Toggle, Fretbuzz Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Mar 251 min read

Rickenbacker Switchcraft 3-Way Toggle, Fretbuzz Service + Setup

All hail @rickenbackerofficial 🔥 Full Fretbuzz Service + Setup with a new Switchcraft Jack for this noughties 4003 🤘🏻 Gallery 📸...

1981 Gibson Les Paul Custom - Stainless Steel Refret + More

Tom Fretbuzz

Mar 241 min read

1981 Gibson Les Paul Custom - Stainless Steel Refret + More

This absolutely amazing 1981 Gibson Les Paul Custom had a Stainless Steel Refret, Handcrafted Bone Nut & Full Service + Setup! I've...

Gibson Les Paul Standard - Fretbuzz Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Mar 171 min read

Gibson Les Paul Standard - Fretbuzz Service + Setup

#Gibsunday ☀️ Fantastic Gibson Les Paul Standard came for its first Fretbuzz Service + Setup. I've added new vintage tuners, strap locks,...

1970's Jedson - Fretbuzz Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Mar 161 min read

1970's Jedson - Fretbuzz Service + Setup

Little bit dusty after 50 years in a case 👀 This MIJ Jedson was definitely ready for a Fretbuzz service + setup! The gold plating has...

Tom Fretbuzz

Mar 41 min read

The Guitar Show '24 - Hiwatt

Another fantastic show at Cranmore Park with Hiwatt! This year we were extremely busy, catching up with old friends and new and making...

Taylor 322ce - Stainless Steel Refret + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Feb 221 min read

Taylor 322ce - Stainless Steel Refret + Setup

Stainless Steel Refret on this amazing @taylorguitars 322ce 🔥 The nickel fretwork had started pitting quite badly, after removing the...

Gibson SG Classic - Fret Level, Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Feb 221 min read

Gibson SG Classic - Fret Level, Service + Setup

This Gibson SG had a visit to the Fretbuzz Workshed due to choke out in the higher register, with high frets all within close succession...

Tom Fretbuzz

Feb 121 min read

Charvel - Tremsetter Install + Setup

Hipshot Tremsetter installed and setup on this Charvel 🔥 After removing the old Tremelo springs and claw, I start by pulling up the...

Fender American Ultra Strat - Fret Level, Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Feb 91 min read

Fender American Ultra Strat - Fret Level, Service + Setup

Fret level for a lower, choke free action on this Fender American Ultra Strat 🔥 Gallery📸 #fender #stratocaster #americanultra...

Tom Fretbuzz

Jan 312 min read

NAMM 2024

What an amazing few days at NAMM in Anaheim, California with Hiwatt! Before we hit up 4 days at the world's largest music convention, it...

1988 Gordy - Full Rewire/New Pots/Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Jan 151 min read

1988 Gordy - Full Rewire/New Pots/Service + Setup

This 1988 'Gordy' Redshift Custom had a full rewire with new pots, all gold hardware switched out to silver and full service + setup....

Gordon Smith 'Gemini' - Fretbuzz Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Jan 81 min read

Gordon Smith 'Gemini' - Fretbuzz Service + Setup

Ridiculously cool 1982 @gordonsmithguitars 'Gemini'. Made in the GS Partington workshop. Hand carved front and back with huge double...

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