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1960's Watkins Rapier 22 - Fretbuzz Service + Setup
⚡Guitar Of The Day⚡ This 1960's Watkins Rapier 22 had some restoration and a full service + setup at the Fretbuzz Workshed. Ultimate...

Tom Fretbuzz
Apr 22, 20231 min read


Shijie Guitars - Fretbuzz Service + Setup, Neck Pickup
First time working on a @shijieguitarsofficial 🔥 Shijie Guitars are extremely good value for money and this model only required general...

Tom Fretbuzz
Apr 10, 20231 min read


Pickups, Service + Setup - Ibanez S520
Ibanez S520 had a set of 'Black Winter' @seymourduncanpickups installed with a coil tap + full service + setup ⚡ Gallery 📸 #ibanez...

Tom Fretbuzz
Mar 20, 20231 min read


Fret Level, Service + Setup - Jackson
Jackson 'Adrian Smith' Signature had a fret level and setup with Rotosound 10-46" 🎸🔥⚡ This came to the Workshed with extreme choke out...

Tom Fretbuzz
Mar 19, 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...

Tom Fretbuzz
Mar 2, 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 22, 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 19, 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 15, 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,...

Tom Fretbuzz
Feb 4, 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 23, 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


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,...

Tom Fretbuzz
Jan 10, 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
Jan 1, 20231 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 -...

Tom Fretbuzz
Dec 23, 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,...

Tom Fretbuzz
Dec 21, 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...

Tom Fretbuzz
Dec 15, 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,...

Tom Fretbuzz
Dec 14, 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...

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...

Tom Fretbuzz
Dec 7, 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...

Tom Fretbuzz
Dec 3, 20221 min read
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