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Fret Level, Handcrafted Bone Nut - Epiphone Texan Acoustic

Tom Fretbuzz

Mar 19, 20231 min read

Fret Level, Handcrafted Bone Nut - Epiphone Texan Acoustic

This Epiphone had a fret level, handcrafted bone nut, bridge saddle reshaped and lowered, plus a setup with @rotosound_uk JK 12-52"...

Fender Mustang Bass/Rare Integra Aria Bass/Dearmond/Ibanez 7 String

Tom Fretbuzz

Mar 19, 20231 min read

Fender Mustang Bass/Rare Integra Aria Bass/Dearmond/Ibanez 7 String

Lots and LOTS of cool Guitars + basses gracing the Fretbuzz Workshed lately. Heres a few of last week's 🔥 Fender Mustang bass all...

Fretbuzz Service & Setups - Gretsch/Ibanez/Mandolin

Tom Fretbuzz

Mar 13, 20231 min read

Fretbuzz Service & Setups - Gretsch/Ibanez/Mandolin

A plethora of great guitars in over the last week! My order books are now back open! I have appointments available at the Fretbuzz...

Tom Fretbuzz

Mar 7, 20231 min read

Fretbuzz Workshed + Hiwatt Custom Shop

So the last week or so has been extremely busy! I was fitting up and working on lots of custom shop amps at Hiwatt, ready for the Guitar...

FRET LEVEL, REWIRE + SETUP - FENDER STRAT PLUS

Tom Fretbuzz

Mar 2, 20231 min read

FRET LEVEL, REWIRE + SETUP - FENDER STRAT PLUS

This '89 Fender Strat Plus had some serious pitted frets and required a fret level, crown and dress. Wiring was wrong with a .1uf cap,...

FRET LEVEL, PICKUP SWAP + SETUP - KRAMER

Tom Fretbuzz

Mar 2, 20231 min read

FRET LEVEL, PICKUP SWAP + SETUP - KRAMER

This Kramer wanted to Van Halen, but unfortunately some bad fretwork made it Van Morrison. Full Fretbuzz Service + Setup after a Fret...

REFRET + FRETBOARD REPAIR - ANTORIA 'WONDERWALL' ACOUSTIC

Tom Fretbuzz

Feb 22, 20231 min read

REFRET + FRETBOARD REPAIR - ANTORIA 'WONDERWALL' ACOUSTIC

Refret + Fretboard repair on this 1970's Antoria 698M. The frets were extremely pitted with the fretboard scalloped due to extensive...

Tom Fretbuzz

Feb 19, 20231 min read

FRETBUZZ CUSTOM 'RELICASTER'

Another Fretbuzz Custom 'Relicaster' finished just in time for a pretty awesome sunset 🏄☀️🔥 I'm now offering fully customised...

Tom Fretbuzz

Feb 15, 20231 min read

FRETBUZZ CUSTOM SURFCASTER

The Fretbuzz Custom Surfcaster 🏄🎸⚡ This custom 'Melson' is a commission build and definitely something to brighten up your hump day ☀️...

Tom Fretbuzz

Feb 9, 20231 min read

SIRE T7 - FRET LEVEL + SETUP

This Sire T7 in Antique White had quite a bit of choke out in the lower register, even when the action was quite high. I've levelled,...

GRETSCH REVEREND HORTON HEAT SIGNATURE - FRET LEVEL + SETUP

Tom Fretbuzz

Feb 7, 20231 min read

GRETSCH REVEREND HORTON HEAT SIGNATURE - FRET LEVEL + SETUP

This Gretsch G6120RHH came to the Fretbuzz Workshed with choking notes around the 12th fret, specifically on the B string. After checking...

1976 Fender Telecaster - Fret Level, Full Rewire + More

Tom Fretbuzz

Feb 4, 20231 min read

1976 Fender Telecaster - Fret Level, Full Rewire + More

This 1976 Fender Telecaster had the works 🔥 Full rewire vintage Tele style with new pots/switch + Russian PIO Cap. Fret Level, Crown,...

Partscaster - Pickups, Assembly, Setup & More.

Tom Fretbuzz

Jan 29, 20231 min read

Partscaster - Pickups, Assembly, Setup & More.

Really fun Partscaster project based on Izzy Mitchells guitar he uses with @earthlessrips rig 🔥🔥🔥 As always with Partscaster, not all...

Fender American Ultra Telecaster & Stratocaster - Fretbuzz Service + Setups

Tom Fretbuzz

Jan 28, 20231 min read

Fender American Ultra Telecaster & Stratocaster - Fretbuzz Service + Setups

Both these American Ultra models had full fretboard conditioning, fret polishing and extremely low action setups for smooth and slinky...

Bass Upgrades - Squier Contemporary Series

Tom Fretbuzz

Jan 23, 20231 min read

Bass Upgrades - Squier Contemporary Series

The new Squier Contemporary series are a great platform for upgrades, this one is @duffmckagan inspired - I've added EMG's plus...

Tom Fretbuzz

Jan 21, 20231 min read

Fret Level + Setup - Fender Telecaster

This American Fender Telecaster now has a choke-free low action after some well needed fretwork here at the Workshed. Nut has been cut to...

Fretbuzz Service + Setup - '92 MIJ Squier Strat

Tom Fretbuzz

Jan 21, 20231 min read

Fretbuzz Service + Setup - '92 MIJ Squier Strat

⚡ Fretbuzz Service + Setup⚡ This 1992 MIJ Squier Strat had a well needed Spa day at the Fretbuzz Workshed, with full deep clean and...

Tom Fretbuzz

Jan 21, 20231 min read

Gordon Smith Refret + Setup

Stainless Steel Refret on this 2009 Gordon Smith GS1. The fretboard edges had huge chips where the frets were placed, I've sanded this...

Fret Level, Handcrafted Nut + Setup - Epiphone SG

Tom Fretbuzz

Jan 13, 20231 min read

Fret Level, Handcrafted Nut + Setup - Epiphone SG

I've worked on a heap of the Prophecy series, and generally find bad fretwork, This Epiphone SG Prophecy unfortunately had the same...

Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Fender Telecaster

Tom Fretbuzz

Jan 10, 20231 min read

Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Fender Telecaster

This EMG equipped Fender Telecaster had a setup in C# going up gauges from 9's to 12's, neck relief adjusted and nut cut to fit that...

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