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Epiphone Riviera Custom Royale - Fret Level, Handcrafted Bone Nut + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Oct 9, 20231 min read

Epiphone Riviera Custom Royale - Fret Level, Handcrafted Bone Nut + Setup

This Epiphone Custom Royale Riviera P93 had a fret level, handcrafted bone nut + setup. A well needed visit to the Fretbuzz Workshed due...

Squier Affinity Strat - Full Service + Setup/5-way switch + Replacement Humbucker

Tom Fretbuzz

Oct 1, 20231 min read

Squier Affinity Strat - Full Service + Setup/5-way switch + Replacement Humbucker

The Affinity series have come a long way over the years, not as far as their Squier CV and next level up counterparts, but still a few...

Hiwatt at Guitar Summit 2023 - Mannheim, Germany.

Tom Fretbuzz

Sep 27, 20232 min read

Hiwatt at Guitar Summit 2023 - Mannheim, Germany.

It was great to be back at Guitar Summit in Germany for another year with my Hiwatt buddies! Guitar Summit is Europes biggest Tradeshow!...

Gretsch Electromatic - Handcrafted Bone Nut, Fret Level + More

Tom Fretbuzz

Sep 15, 20231 min read

Gretsch Electromatic - Handcrafted Bone Nut, Fret Level + More

Gretsch Electromatic had the works! Handcrafted Bone Nut ✅ New 3-way toggle switch ✅ Gotoh Locking tuners✅ Fret Level, Crown + Dress✅...

Tom Fretbuzz

Sep 11, 20231 min read

Schecter - Fretbuzz Service + Setup

Spa day at the Fretbuzz Workshed for this 'Exotic Wood' series @schecterguitarsofficial ⚡ Slinky action Floyd Rose setup after a full...

Gibson SG - Sharp Fret End Bevel/Full Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Sep 10, 20231 min read

Gibson SG - Sharp Fret End Bevel/Full Service + Setup

Gibson SG Special 70's Tribute 🔥 Big fan of the mini Humbuckers! Full Fretbuzz Service + Setup, lower action and a sharp fret ends...

Korean Epiphone Riviera - Full Rewire/New Pots, Switch/Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Sep 5, 20231 min read

Korean Epiphone Riviera - Full Rewire/New Pots, Switch/Service + Setup

Currently becoming quite sought after, and for good reason. These Korean built Epiphone Riviera's are amazing. This one has had a rough...

Tom Fretbuzz

Aug 30, 20231 min read

Gibson Custom Shop LP & Gibson SJ200

Custom Shop Gibson Les Paul came for a Spa day 🙌🏻 Full service + setup ✅ Lefty Gibson SJ-200 had been in a box for a while from the...

Tanglewood - Bridge Reset, Fret Level + More.

Tom Fretbuzz

Aug 27, 20231 min read

Tanglewood - Bridge Reset, Fret Level + More.

Tanglewood Acoustic had a warped bridge that had lifted, uneven frets, tuners were seized and the fretboard was like the Gobi desert. I...

Roger Waters/Pink Floyd - Hiwatt Amps Servicing

Tom Fretbuzz

Aug 24, 20231 min read

Roger Waters/Pink Floyd - Hiwatt Amps Servicing

Very fortunate to have worked on Roger Waters & his bands Hiwatt backline for their upcoming 'Dark Side Of The Moon' Redux dates in...

Squier Jazzmaster J.Mascis Signature - Fretbuzz Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Aug 21, 20231 min read

Squier Jazzmaster J.Mascis Signature - Fretbuzz Service + Setup

J. Mascis' Signature Squier Jazzmaster 🔥 ⚡Fretbuzz Service + Setup⚡ I've been lucky enough to meet J a couple of times, back in the day...

Gibson Les Paul Standard - Fret Level, Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Aug 20, 20231 min read

Gibson Les Paul Standard - Fret Level, Service + Setup

Happy #Gibsunday This Gibson Les Paul was choking out in the higher register and required a full fret level, crown and dress. After...

70's Lawsuit Hummingbird Acoustic - Stainless Steel Refret, Handcrafted Bone Nut + Saddle, Setup.

Tom Fretbuzz

Aug 6, 20231 min read

70's Lawsuit Hummingbird Acoustic - Stainless Steel Refret, Handcrafted Bone Nut + Saddle, Setup.

Hosco Stainless Steel fretwork on this old Hummingbird copy! Stock frets were very flat with lots of wear on the Rosewood fingerboard....

LTD Viper - New Electronics, Parts & Rewire, New Bridge Posts, Full Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Aug 5, 20231 min read

LTD Viper - New Electronics, Parts & Rewire, New Bridge Posts, Full Service + Setup

Well, where to begin with this heavily toured LTD!?Originally came in due to output issues, but that was just scratching the surface. The...

Tom Fretbuzz

Aug 4, 20231 min read

Schecter - Sustainiac Rewire + More

This Schecter had wiring and output issues. Full rewire of the Sustainiac system, a new 9-pin stereo jack and fretbuzz service + setup 🔥...

Tokai LP - Fret Level, New Jack Output, Full Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Aug 1, 20231 min read

Tokai LP - Fret Level, New Jack Output, Full Service + Setup

This vintage Tokai LP had a full Fret level, crown, dress due to lots of pitted frets and high/low points across the fretboard. Full...

Fender Stratocaster 60's Reissue - Pickup Upgrade + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Jul 29, 20231 min read

Fender Stratocaster 60's Reissue - Pickup Upgrade + Setup

Happy #Straturday🎸 This well loved 60's reissue Fender Stratocaster had a major electronic and pickup upgrade today with Klein Epic...

Tom Fretbuzz

Jul 25, 20231 min read

Gibson LP Double Cut Jr

Bit of a rare beast! 24 fret double cut Gibson Les Paul Jr anyone? Huge 50s neck, but marvellously lends itself to great playability with...

Mustang Partscaster - Humbucker Route/Full Rewire/New Pickups/Neck Repair + More.

Tom Fretbuzz

Jul 22, 20231 min read

Mustang Partscaster - Humbucker Route/Full Rewire/New Pickups/Neck Repair + More.

Been a very busy couple of weeks with plenty of tricky guitars in at the Workshed...This Mustang Partscaster was no exception. The neck...

Gordon Smith - New Pickups/Full Wiring/Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Jul 19, 20231 min read

Gordon Smith - New Pickups/Full Wiring/Service + Setup

This Floyd Rose equipped Gordon Smith had all new pots/switch/wiring, plus a @dimarzioinc 36th Anniversary PAF in the neck & Super...

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