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Jackson - Fret Level, Tone Cap Switch, Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Dec 21 min read

Jackson - Fret Level, Tone Cap Switch, Service + Setup

This fantastic Jackson loaded with Bareknuckle pickups had a fret level due to wear and a couple of high spots. I've also added a 3-way...

Be Bop Deluxe Custom LP - Stainless Steel Refret, Full Rewire, Handcrafted Nut + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Nov 261 min read

Be Bop Deluxe Custom LP - Stainless Steel Refret, Full Rewire, Handcrafted Nut + Setup

Cause I'm an axe victim, Hung up on these silver strings! 🎸🔊 Check out this awesome hand painted 1970's MIJ LP featuring the Be Bop...

Tom Fretbuzz

Nov 231 min read

Tanglewood Bridge Repair

The bridge of doom! This Tanglewood was unfortunately left for over a year with bridge-lift which also started pulling the entire top of...

1970's MIJ Antoria Strat - Stainless Steel Refret + More...Lots More!

Tom Fretbuzz

Nov 211 min read

1970's MIJ Antoria Strat - Stainless Steel Refret + More...Lots More!

Back in the 1970's, pre-lawsuit guitar factory 'Fujigen' in Japan was still legally churning out tons of guitars, some badged as Arbiter,...

Schecter Model T - Fretbuzz Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Nov 161 min read

Schecter Model T - Fretbuzz Service + Setup

Really enjoyed working on this fantastic @schecterguitarsofficial Model-T Bass🔥🔥🔥 This wasn't a million miles off from straight out of...

1980's MIJ Tokai - Fret Dress, Pickup Install + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Nov 111 min read

1980's MIJ Tokai - Fret Dress, Pickup Install + Setup

Tokai Japan makes the best LP style right? New set of @seymourduncanpickups PAF's, some attention to the fretwork with unseated frets...

Ibanez 'Allan Holdsworth' AH10 - Fret Dress + More

Tom Fretbuzz

Nov 61 min read

Ibanez 'Allan Holdsworth' AH10 - Fret Dress + More

Don't see too many of these! Ibanez 'Allan Holdsworth' AH-10 with HSH configuration. After years of abuse this Ibanez had a fret level,...

70's Tokai 'Cats Eyes' Stainless Steel Refret + Handcrafted Bone Nut

Tom Fretbuzz

Oct 261 min read

70's Tokai 'Cats Eyes' Stainless Steel Refret + Handcrafted Bone Nut

Stainless Steel Refret + Handcrafted Bone Nut on this 1970's Japanese Tokai 'Cats Eyes' acoustic 💥 The previous fretwork had worn...

Fender 'Dan Smith era' Strat - Fret Level, Hand crafted Nut + Pickups

Tom Fretbuzz

Oct 151 min read

Fender 'Dan Smith era' Strat - Fret Level, Hand crafted Nut + Pickups

Back in the early 80's Dan Smith at Fender had some crazy ideas. The "revised" edition USA Strat with 'Free-flyte' Tremelo system, master...

Fender Espirit - Fret Dress, Full Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Oct 51 min read

Fender Espirit - Fret Dress, Full Service + Setup

Back in the Workshed after an awesome week in Germany with Hiwatt! This is one for the serious Fender heads! A very rare Fender 'Espirit'...

Tom Fretbuzz

Oct 11 min read

Hiwatt - Guitar Summit 2024

Another fantastic year at Europe's biggest guitar show! This year we were part of our new European distributor's stand along with some...

Eric Johnson Signature Fender Strat - Fret Level, Service + Setup, New Pickguard.

Tom Fretbuzz

Sep 191 min read

Eric Johnson Signature Fender Strat - Fret Level, Service + Setup, New Pickguard.

This well played Eric Johnson Signature Strat had pitted and flat frets that required a full Fret level, crown and dress, before the...

Fender Acoustasonic Telecaster - Handcrafted Bone Nut + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Sep 171 min read

Fender Acoustasonic Telecaster - Handcrafted Bone Nut + Setup

#Teletuesday⚡ This Fender Acoustasonic Telecaster had a new handcrafted bone nut and full service + setup! The stock nut had been cut...

Gibson Les Paul Standard - Fret Level, Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Sep 101 min read

Gibson Les Paul Standard - Fret Level, Service + Setup

Another stunning Gibson LP Standard that unfortunately wasn't playing or feeling like it should, low nut, a succession of high points up...

'Alex Lifeson' Signature Les Paul - Fret Level, Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Sep 81 min read

'Alex Lifeson' Signature Les Paul - Fret Level, Service + Setup

Any Rush fans in the house? This 'Alex Lifeson' signature Epiphone Les Paul had some playability issues, the fretwork was poorly seated,...

Shuker 6 String Bass - Fretbuzz Service + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Sep 81 min read

Shuker 6 String Bass - Fretbuzz Service + Setup

Into the ultra high end custom bass territory here, with this fantastic #Shuker bass 🔥🥵 Full Fretbuzz Service + Setup with some custom...

Tom Fretbuzz

Aug 281 min read

Norman 12 String - Full Service + Setup, Spot Level.

Canadian Craftsmanship at its finest. This lefty 'Norman' 12 string had a couple of frets that needed spot levelling and was well overdue...

Tom Fretbuzz

Aug 271 min read

Fender Jazzmaster - Fret Level + Setup

⚡Back in the Fretbuzz Workshed!⚡ Appointments now open for September 🎸 This limited edition player Fender Jazzmaster had some fretwork...

Tom Fretbuzz

Aug 151 min read

Epiphone Sheraton - Custom Pickguard, Handcrafted Bone Nut + Setup

Busy week at Fretbuzz HQ with some fantastic guitars gracing the workbench! My next appointments start from August 24th, book now! 🎸⚡...

Fender Deluxe Roadhouse Stratocaster - Fret Level, Jack + Setup

Tom Fretbuzz

Aug 41 min read

Fender Deluxe Roadhouse Stratocaster - Fret Level, Jack + Setup

Fender Deluxe Roadhouse Stratocaster ⚡ Kind of the unsung hero of Strats, 12" fretboard radius, active and passive switching via an S1...

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