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Fret Level + Setup - Fender American Ultra Stratocaster

Tom Fretbuzz

Jan 10, 20231 min read

Fret Level + Setup - Fender American Ultra Stratocaster

Check that finish 👀🔥 This HSS American Ultra Fender Stratocaster had some meat off of the frets for a choke-free low action! Levelled,...

Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Vintage V60 Graham Oliver Signature Model

Tom Fretbuzz

Jan 9, 20231 min read

Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Vintage V60 Graham Oliver Signature Model

This Flying V which is the signature model from local legend and founding member of 'Saxon' guitarist Graham Oliver, had a visit to the...

1967 Watkins Rapier 44 - Repair + Restoration

Tom Fretbuzz

Jan 7, 20231 min read

1967 Watkins Rapier 44 - Repair + Restoration

Golden oldie! This ridiculously cool 1967 Watkins Rapier 44 came to the Workshed for some servicing and attention to the fretwork. The...

Epiphone LP Custom - 50's Rewire, Coil Splits, Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Jan 3, 20231 min read

Epiphone LP Custom - 50's Rewire, Coil Splits, Service + Setup

Back in the Workshed! Some amazing Guitars have landed today, and this weekend is set to be extremely busy. This Epiphone Les Paul Custom...

Happy New Year! Bookings Now Open For 2023 & Favourite Projects of '22

Tom Fretbuzz

Jan 1, 20231 min read

Happy New Year! Bookings Now Open For 2023 & Favourite Projects of '22

Gearing up for another successful and busy year at the Fretbuzz Workshed. It has to be said that I am completely blown away by everyone's...

Tom Fretbuzz

Dec 23, 20221 min read

Gretsch Bass - Fretbuzz Service + Setup

The last one before Christmas!l 🎅🎄🎸 Thanks to everyone who's been booking in at The Workshed for January. I'm back January 3rd -...

Preamp Repair, Service + Setup - Gibson B-15

Tom Fretbuzz

Dec 21, 20221 min read

Preamp Repair, Service + Setup - Gibson B-15

1969 Gibson B-15 with battle scars to boot! There have been some questionable repairs over the years, specifically the headstock break,...

Epiphone Wildkat - Fret Level, Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Dec 18, 20221 min read

Epiphone Wildkat - Fret Level, Service + Setup

Epiphone Wildkat came to the Workshed in desperate need of a setup. This one had a grubby fretboard, the bridge was strung incorrectly...

Fretbuzz Service + Setup -Fender '54 Reissue Precision Bass

Tom Fretbuzz

Dec 15, 20221 min read

Fretbuzz Service + Setup -Fender '54 Reissue Precision Bass

Fender 'Floral Blue' Precision Bass '54 had a Fretbuzz Service + Setup 🔥 Years of badly placed shims and a slight warp from the 16th...

Yamaha Pacifica - New Pickup, Full Rewire + More

Tom Fretbuzz

Dec 14, 20221 min read

Yamaha Pacifica - New Pickup, Full Rewire + More

This old workhorse Yamaha Pacifica is now spick and span, ready to gig again! Fender 'Tim Shaw' Humbucker installed, new Alpha 250k pots,...

1944 'Levin' Archtop - Stainless Steel Refret + More

Tom Fretbuzz

Dec 9, 20221 min read

1944 'Levin' Archtop - Stainless Steel Refret + More

Clocking in at 78 years old - this 1944 Levin Archtop is the oldest guitar I've ever had the pleasure of working on. Old frets (what was...

Gibson Les Paul - New Pickups, 50s Rewire + More

Tom Fretbuzz

Dec 9, 20221 min read

Gibson Les Paul - New Pickups, 50s Rewire + More

Had some awesome Gibson Les Pauls in recently - this one tops the list... The stock pickups had the usual 'nasally' buckers. I've rewired...

Tom Fretbuzz

Dec 7, 20221 min read

Jackson JS32 - Fret Level, Setup + More

Is that an @officialjacksonguitars JS32 shredding beast on the workbench, or are you just happy to see me? Check out that horn! Arrived...

Fretbuzz Service, Setup + Hand Cut Tusq Nut - Schecter

Tom Fretbuzz

Dec 7, 20221 min read

Fretbuzz Service, Setup + Hand Cut Tusq Nut - Schecter

This Schecter had serious fret buzz due to a low nut and reduced neck relief - replaced with a hand cut block of Tusq Graphite. Full...

Epiphone Les Paul Classic - New Toggle Switch, Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Dec 3, 20221 min read

Epiphone Les Paul Classic - New Toggle Switch, Service + Setup

A well needed Spa day at the Fretbuzz Workshed for this Epiphone LP, which had intermittent switching due to a faulty toggle switch, I...

Fender 'Blackie' Strat - Upgrades + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Dec 3, 20221 min read

Fender 'Blackie' Strat - Upgrades + Setup

Straturday!! Another Clapton Blackie, this time I've ripped out the mid boost guts, noiseless pickups etc and replaced them with a...

Epiphone Hummingbird - Nut, Fretbuzz Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Nov 27, 20221 min read

Epiphone Hummingbird - Nut, Fretbuzz Service + Setup

Sunday Jams! This Epiphone had some attention to a high nut and saddle during a Fretbuzz Service + Setup. I find that a reduced relief...

Fret Level - Fender American Pro II Stratocaster

Tom Fretbuzz

Nov 26, 20221 min read

Fret Level - Fender American Pro II Stratocaster

Straturday! Thanks again to everyone for bringing your amazing Guitars over to the Workshed 🎸⚡ This Fender American Pro II Stratocaster...

Tom Fretbuzz

Nov 25, 20221 min read

Squier Esquire - Pickup Upgrade + More

This Squier Esquire has had a Seymour Duncan Pickup upgrade, Custom wiring with CTS Pots, Oak Grigsby and vintage USA Gavitt cloth wire,...

1970's Shaftesbury LPJ - Fretbuzz Service, Setup + More

Tom Fretbuzz

Nov 24, 20221 min read

1970's Shaftesbury LPJ - Fretbuzz Service, Setup + More

This 1970's Shaftesbury made for @rosemorrismusic had a full spa day at the Workshed - Green frets are no more. Faulty pots and Jack...

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