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[mushroom3]

Hi, does anyone know how much it cost to fix 2 frets, each with a dent that i dont know how got there?

 

[3chordcharlie]

It's probably wear from the strings. Which frets are affected (let me guess - 2 and 3).

It's not ridiculously expensive, but probably the better part of $100 to have it done well, by a good technician, unless you happen to know someone.

 

[Fritzo]

I don't know of a place that will just replace a couple of frets- they usually do all or nothing (otherwise the frets won't be level and lead to setup problems). You're looking at $200-$300 for a refret.

 

[thirdlegstump]

Originally posted by: Fritzo
I don't know of a place that will just replace a couple of frets- they usually do all or nothing (otherwise the frets won't be level and lead to setup problems). You're looking at $200-$300 for a refret.

You can definitely level a fret or two so that's a moot point but yes, he's still looking at >$100 for a decent job..and believe me, you don't want a cheap fret job.

 

[3chordcharlie]

Originally posted by: Fritzo
I don't know of a place that will just replace a couple of frets- they usually do all or nothing (otherwise the frets won't be level and lead to setup problems). You're looking at $200-$300 for a refret.

I bet you do know of such a place, and I bet they call the first three frets something like a 'cowboy job'.

A complete job is more desirable, but frets two and three wear out on most players' guitars from all the D-A-G strumming, so repair shops will do this job.

 

[Fritzo]

Originally posted by: 3chordcharlie

Originally posted by: Fritzo
I don't know of a place that will just replace a couple of frets- they usually do all or nothing (otherwise the frets won't be level and lead to setup problems). You're looking at $200-$300 for a refret.

I bet you do know of such a place, and I bet they call the first three frets something like a 'cowboy job'.

A complete job is more desirable, but frets two and three wear out on most players' guitars from all the D-A-G strumming, so repair shops will do this job.

Oh yeah, I know of the term Most of those guitars are cheapees though. None of the shops do that kind of work around here because of setup problems afterwards.

On the other hand, I've got an Ovation that's going on 25 years old, and the frets are still good. I guess fret life depends on how hard you beat on the thing.