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  • How much is a refret typically? (kv2)

    But I want SS frets...

    I know it ranges but what are we looking it. The local guy is off for a fee days and I want to figure out my budget...:think:

  • #2
    $300

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Rich#6 View Post
      $300
      Wow, I gotta increase pricing. And I happily install SS frets!
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      • #4
        I've never paid $300 for a refret. For stainless frets it's more in the $200 range, less for nickel since they're easier to work with.

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        • #5
          I've never paid more than $200 for a refret (Nickle Jumbo frets).
          I'm sure SS is a bit more, but $300?
          -Rick

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          • #6
            he quoted me 325 for SS.

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            • #7
              Sully does good work.
              There's also guys on ebay or craiglist who are hungry who offer refrets at very competitive prices, however, I would take it to someone who is certified repair capable and that backs their work with some guarantee.
              You get what you pay for, last refret I had done was on a Warmoth neck and it cost me 80.00. This was in 86. The Warmoth nickels only lasted a few years. The guy didn't bevel the frets enough, so when I picked it up I mentioned it and, he agreed to fix it. I could hear him swearing mixed with russian as he was beveling downstairs. (This was Petes Guitar in St Paul) That was when I got fucked on my Strat neck.

              Personally, I would not pay 300+ for a refret unless it included a plek.

              http://www.philtone.com/plek.html

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              • #8
                10-15 per fret.
                Custom Guitars, Refinish and restorations.
                http://www.learnguitars.com

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                • #9
                  Anyone want these crystal frets for $1500?

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                  • #10
                    Well, I guess there are exceptions..

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Richard W View Post
                      Anyone want these crystal frets for $1500?

                      That's cool, but they make such a wide and deep cut for them I would be afraid the strength of the neck would be changed, let alone the cost!!!
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                      • #12
                        3 places in town were all around 300.

                        I'm going with the guy i've known for a while, used to work at the parker usa shop.

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                        • #13
                          All the refrets I've had done included a setup, which will add to the cost. I wouldn't want somebody handing me a raw refretted neck without stringing it up and verifying everything is playing nice and smooth and there are no surprises or oh-by-the-ways. I think Mike's 10-15/fret quote is the most accurate here if we are talking quality work.
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                          • #14
                            Had the '79 strat refretted last year for about $150 and it was a good job, but they f*cked up somewhere and there's glue on the 18th fret, 5th and 6th strings that I can't get off.
                            I like EL34s.

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                            • #15
                              I charge $250 including a complete setup. Obviously, I charge a little more for bound necks, finished necks and necks with binding over frets.
                              "My G-Major can blow me!" - Bill

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