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  1. August 10th, 2008, 10:40 AM #1
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    Default Fret dressing & polishing.

    How much does one expect to pay for a fret dressing & polishing in the US.

    I'm tired of fighting the high e string on the the first three frets on my Radiator. The frets a quite worn there.
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    Most places in my area tot run around $125.00 to $150.00.

    and of course if the frets have to be replaced it's more.




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    A fret dress should run you $100 plus or minus. Complete fret job on a unbound fretboard $200 +/-. $275 or so for a bound fretboard.
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    Stupid question guy here - what is bound and unbound.
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    Quote Originally Posted by just strum
    Stupid question guy here - what is bound and unbound.
    Not stupid at all. Les Paul = bound fretboard. LP's have a white inlay that runs down the edges of the fretboard. Strat = unbound. Nothing on the edges.

    Bound fretboards are more expensive to refret as it's more time consuming to remove and replace the frets w/o damaging the inlay.
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    Thanks for the info guys.

    I was expecting around $100.
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    Here's the prices right off of their website - a local small instrument repair shop in Montpelier, VT - they also sell instruments of course.

    Fret Dressing: $50-$75.00

    Partial Refret w/o binding: $ 9.00 per fret - with binding: $ 11.00 per fret

    Complete Refret w/o binding: $150.00 - with binding: $175.00
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    Just to level and crown the frets around $65 where I live.

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    $65 is much better & $50 even better than that. I'll call around today. Thanks everyone!
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    Do you know what size frets you have on that guitar, tot?

    That'll help determine if you've got enough fret height for a level/crown, of if you'll need to replace the frets altogether.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bloozcat
    Do you know what size frets you have on that guitar, tot?

    That'll help determine if you've got enough fret height for a level/crown, of if you'll need to replace the frets altogether.
    Ummmm..no.

    I called today. It's $65 for a levelling + setup.

    I'll take it in tomorrow & see what they say.
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    That sounds like a very good price IMO. I need to find out about this tomorrow, will be interesting to see how much I get quoted!
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    Quote Originally Posted by ShootTheGlass
    That sounds like a very good price IMO. I need to find out about this tomorrow, will be interesting to see how much I get quoted!
    Yeah, I was pleased with the quote. It's from an excellent music store with a reknowned rep.
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    I forgot to update this thread.

    It cost $70 for a fret level & polish, fretboard cleaning & conditioning, & set-up.

    The job was spectacular. The Radiator sounds so much better & it's a joy to play.

    I should have done this about a year ago.
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    Glad to hear you're happy. My Strat is in need of some TLC... I hope I can get as good of a deal. Not likely, but one can hope.

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