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Gibson Sonex 180 Deluxe - Fretbuzz Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Jan 71 min read

Gibson Sonex 180 Deluxe - Fretbuzz Service + Setup

This 1982 Gibson Sonex has bags of mojo!! Full Fretbuzz Service + Setup on what is an extremely cool guitar. The Sonex 180 Deluxe...

Tom Fretbuzz

Jan 11 min read

Vintage V6 - Stainless Steel Refret

Happy New Year! Starting 2024 off with a Stainless Steel Refret on this old V6. This was from the very first @vintageguitars_official...

Epiphone 'Noel Gallagher' Riviera - Fret Level, Handcrafted Bone Nut + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Dec 23, 20231 min read

Epiphone 'Noel Gallagher' Riviera - Fret Level, Handcrafted Bone Nut + Setup

'Noel Gallagher' Epiphone Riviera had some intonation issues on the first three frets. When fretting certain chords, you had to fret...

Handcrafted Bone Nut & Saddle, Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Fender Acoustic

Tom Fretbuzz

Dec 18, 20231 min read

Handcrafted Bone Nut & Saddle, Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Fender Acoustic

This Fender had a really uncomfortable playability, the plastic nut and saddle were both too high and had no resonance. I really enjoy...

Tom Fretbuzz

Dec 16, 20231 min read

Gibson 'Tribute' Greeny Mod + Setup

"This is not the greatest Greeny in the world, this is just a Gibson, Tribute". This Greeny on a budget came for the magnet polarity...

Stainless Steel Refret, Custom Fretboard Dots, Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Dec 11, 20231 min read

Stainless Steel Refret, Custom Fretboard Dots, Service + Setup

Another very sentimental guitar with a great momento added for a client who saw my recent work, inlaying a lost loved ones jewellery into...

MIJ 'Tokai' - Fret Dress, Wiring + More.

Tom Fretbuzz

Nov 26, 20231 min read

MIJ 'Tokai' - Fret Dress, Wiring + More.

This fantastic MIJ Tokai had a fret dress to remove heavily pitted frets. Pickup surrounds were damaged and have been replaced. The tone...

Ibanez - Joe Satriani - Customised Neck Inlays, Stainless Steel Refret + More.

Tom Fretbuzz

Nov 24, 20231 min read

Ibanez - Joe Satriani - Customised Neck Inlays, Stainless Steel Refret + More.

This was a really special one. Ibanez @joesatriani model came to the Fretbuzz Workshed for a huge overhaul. This was a very sentimental...

Fender Telecaster - Truss Rod Plug, Gotoh Bridge + More

Tom Fretbuzz

Nov 18, 20231 min read

Fender Telecaster - Truss Rod Plug, Gotoh Bridge + More

Fender Telecaster had a new Walnut truss rod plug, Gotoh bridge, Hotrail bridge pickup, CTS A500K pot repaired, plus a Fretbuzz Service +...

1940's Milner 'Cello' Guitar - Restoration

Tom Fretbuzz

Nov 15, 20231 min read

1940's Milner 'Cello' Guitar - Restoration

1940's Milner 'Cello' Acoustic Guitar 👀 Imagine walking into a charity shop and buying this for £5?! That's exactly what my client did....

Fender Telecaster Deluxe 70's - New Jack Output, Wiring + Fretbuzz Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Nov 14, 20231 min read

Fender Telecaster Deluxe 70's - New Jack Output, Wiring + Fretbuzz Service + Setup

#TeleTuesday 🔥🔥🔥 What's better than a Fender Telecaster Deluxe that's oooozing with 70's mojo! This Telecaster reissue came for a new...

Fender Mustang - Tuner Ferrules, Jack Output, Full Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Nov 13, 20231 min read

Fender Mustang - Tuner Ferrules, Jack Output, Full Service + Setup

Is #MustangMonday a thing? This modern player Fender Mustang had new tuner ferrules, replacement switchcraft Jack, corrected neck angle...

50's Reissue Fender Precision Bass MIJ - Handcrafted Bone Nut + Full Service/Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Nov 6, 20231 min read

50's Reissue Fender Precision Bass MIJ - Handcrafted Bone Nut + Full Service/Setup

50's reissue MIJ Fender Precision Bass had a handcrafted bone nut due to a badly cut stock nut, plus a full Fretbuzz Service + Setup ⚡...

Tom Fretbuzz

Nov 6, 20231 min read

Gretsch 'Brian Setzer' Signature Model

Lefty Gretsch 'Brian Setzer' signature had a well needed Fretbuzz Service + Setup 🔥 For my new followers, Fretbuzz Service + Setup...

Gibson SG90 - Graham Oliver 'Saxon' Collection

Tom Fretbuzz

Oct 28, 20231 min read

Gibson SG90 - Graham Oliver 'Saxon' Collection

It's been fantastic working on founding member of Saxon, Graham Oliver's Guitars. First up, this SG90 from his studio collection. This...

Tom Fretbuzz

Oct 22, 20231 min read

Gretsch 'New Yorker' Service + Setup

Super fun times setting up this @officialgretsch New Yorker with @rotosound_uk Monel Flatwounds 🔥 Intonation adjusted, full fretboard...

Kay K-45 'Austin Hatchet' - Restoration + More...

Tom Fretbuzz

Oct 21, 20231 min read

Kay K-45 'Austin Hatchet' - Restoration + More...

1981 Kay K-45 'Austin Hatchet' 👀 Some light restoration, all brass hardware cleaned up, full rewire with new pots, Sprague tone cap (not...

Tom Fretbuzz

Oct 16, 20231 min read

Steinberger - Killswitch + Service

Good evening from the Fretbuzz Workshed 🌕🍁🍂🎸 I've been working late on this funky Steinberger! Wired in a Killswitch in place of the...

Interview - Hiwatt DR20 Release At Guitar Summit, Germany.

Tom Fretbuzz

Oct 13, 20231 min read

Interview - Hiwatt DR20 Release At Guitar Summit, Germany.

It was great to unveil the brand new Hiwatt DR20/0.5 at Guitar Summit recently. It was also a pleasure to be interviewed by Lars Mullen...

Chibson - Pickup Upgrade, Fret Level, Handcrafted Bone Nut + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Oct 13, 20231 min read

Chibson - Pickup Upgrade, Fret Level, Handcrafted Bone Nut + Setup

Chibson time! Seymour Duncan pickup upgrade, handcrafted bone nut, fret level and setup 🔥 Completely unplayable before it's visit to the...

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