Luthiers

[tonyquipment]

Random question

How much is it to refret a guitar (first say 3 frets) roughly ? It's probably going to cost more than what I paid for the guitar hah

I don't really wanna pull the frets off and do it myself as I'm not sure how to correct it if I fluff it up !

[tonyquipment]

Ok I've been quoted 200£ or 60-70 for a partial refret

Not bad

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[Owen]

But most of them are like philosophers. TIme is an abstract concept.

[ivansc]

I paid £120 for a 12 fret job on my Tokai a couple of years ago. Chap in Northamptonshire who came very highly recommended by friends whose opinion I respect.
Many years previously, a 1970 telecaster done by a chap (again recommended) at Chandlers. £100 so I guess the prices dont change a huge amount....

[Monkey Steve]

from experience, it's "whatever they think they can get away with" - the cost of the same job can vary hugely, so I'd suggest ringing or e-mailing a few to ask.

I'd also suggest asking for recommendations of a good one from people who have used them before...cheap is not always good. I'd certainly give a shout to Knight Guitars if you are anywhere near Surrey - great blokes, and very reasonably priced for the stuff I'd had them do for me

[RhysP]

Are you sure it needs a full refret & not just a dressing?

[tonyquipment]

https://s3.amazonaws.com/rich_beck_guitars/images/refretting/19.jpg

The first three frets look like that.