Fretco Guitar Repairs

29/05/2026

Another superb Brian West Custom Bass, Woodybacker built in 2008 inspired by the Allen Woody Rumblekat Bass of the Allman Brothers Band. Semi chambered Maple body, Rickenbacker pickups with case…$3495

28/05/2026

Brian West Custom Offset, built in 2005, Solid Mahogany body with set neck, Seymour Duncan Antiquity Firebird Mini Humbuckers in superb condition and includes Hiscox case….$2995

27/05/2026

This has to be the funniest youtube clip😂can’t believe he didn’t snap the headstock!

5.8K likes, 590 comments. "22 August 2020"

27/05/2026

Another Blackguard..1996 ‘52 Reissue Telecaster 50th Anniversary
In excellent condition with only minor wear but is in superb condition for a 30 year old guitar.
Includes Tweed case….$2995

27/05/2026

Who doesn’t love a Blackguard…Here is a very collectable 1982 ‘52 Vintage Reissue Telecaster that marks the first year of production for Fender’s legendary vintage reissue line at the historic Fullerton, California plant
These "Fullerton Reissues" represent the turning point where Fender returned to traditional, meticulous build standards to capture the magic of Leo Fender's early "Blackguard" era
All original factory condition, shows some player wear, no mods or repairs, includes the COA and Tweed case….$7995

26/05/2026

Vigier Passion Bass Restoration…
This one had some work done to the control area, looks like it was damaged and bogged up and wasn’t painted to match the original paint.
Had a few attempts to get the colour and burst right, especially around the Logo, a little tricky to match the metallic colour, but we got there in the end.

25/05/2026

Here’s a really cool guitar story..
Customer comes in and wants to restore a guitar he purchased at an auction. One look at the case and I’m thinking no way…
I open it and inside is a 1959 Gibson Les Paul Jnr! Has some non orginal parts on it, but the body, neck and paint is all original.
Inside the pocket in the case is the original purchase receipt and credit card slip
Was bought from East Coast Music in Jersey, UK in 1992
Name on the receipt is none other than Mr Rick Parfitt of Status Quo!!!
Not sure how it made its way to Australia, and we also convinced the owner not to do anything to the guitar except give it a good clean, service and setup.

23/05/2026

Sakai Aria A-200 vintage Japanese bass from the 1970s..in excellent shape, is clean and tidy, plays well and all electronics are working
Can be yours for just $595

23/05/2026

Here’s a nice Vintage Martin 1970 D35 12 String…beautiful all original condition, plays and sounds amazing. Includes hardcase…only $4995

22/05/2026

Today, we have something truly special…1988 Bryan De Gruchy D45 Dreadnought. Bryan was a great friend and mentor of ours, and was considered as one of Australia’s most renowned Luthiers, based here in Adelaide, everything was made by hand, he built about 600 guitars during his time, and some of these amazing instruments ended up in the hands of some of the most influential Aussie musicians, Tommy Emmanuel, Colin Hay, Casey Chambers, including many others not so well known, but were great players, customers and fans of Bryan’s work. These guitars rarely come up for sale, it features Martin D45 appointments, all solid Rosewood back and sides with solid Spruce top, has a superb V neck with 44mm nut width. Plays beautifully and sounds superb, fitted with new set of Elixir 12-53 strings. The guitar has been well loved and played and does have a few scratches and dings. The lacquer finish is still in great shape and has lots of fine checking. Includes original hardcase. Will be sad to see it go, as we said, super rare to find these up for sale. Price is $7,000.
If you’re interested, give Greg a call here at the store