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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


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...

Tom Fretbuzz
Jan 21, 20231 min read


Fretbuzz Service + Setup - '92 MIJ Squier Strat
âš¡ Fretbuzz Service + Setupâš¡ 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...

Tom Fretbuzz
Jan 21, 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...

Tom Fretbuzz
Jan 13, 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...

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,...

Tom Fretbuzz
Jan 10, 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...

Tom Fretbuzz
Jan 9, 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...

Tom Fretbuzz
Jan 7, 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...

Tom Fretbuzz
Jan 3, 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


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...

Tom Fretbuzz
Dec 18, 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


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...

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 9, 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
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