martthebass Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Just picked up a new Squier bass, lovely thing for the money but could do with the fret ends dressing as there's some sharp bits. What spend should I expect for such a job, no other set up work needed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 I also have a bass that could do with some fret work doing, so I'm also interested to know the going rate for a fret dress (not a full re-fret) too, if anyone has an idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 I did one last week, if it had been a job I was charging for, it would have been around £30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyV Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 I had a set-up done the other week which in the end also required a fret dress. The standard set-up would have been £40 but with the fret-dress I paid £80 total. So about £30-£40 would seem reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 I also do fret levelling and dressing and the £30 is about right. That said, Gary Mac and I don't have commercial workshops to pay for. So a luthiers with a pro workshop and VAT might charge more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share Posted May 4, 2017 Thanks for this guys - about what I was hoping for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mep Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Buy the tool off eBay and do it yourself. I did one of my basses. The tool is quite cheap and if you are careful is easy enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyerseve Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Paid £30 for a fret dress at my local Luthier recently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Stingray 62 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Just had my jazz bass done by Nigel Stockbridge £40 now plays fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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