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Location: Portland, OR | What's the best way to deal with worn down frets. I think it's beyond dressing or grinding. Is this something that would call for sending it back to the factory? Or is it something that a good guitar shop should be able to fix? Thanks |
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Location: South of most, North of few | I have always sent them back to the factory, but if you can locate a good luthier in your area, It would probably be cheaper without dealing with shipping and the associated potential problems. |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | There's got to be a good local guy for you. Saves the shipping and potential UPS damage. |
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Location: Jet City | Good local guys are charging too much in Seattle, especially for refrets on a bound neck. I think Mike Lull quoted me $600. I saved a bunch of $ not to mention having the peace of mind that someone who knew obscure guitars like my UKII was doing the work.
Mike Lull if you're a member, you're a nice guy and have the best rep in the NW, but it was a no-brainer for me, even though you are right down the road.
Kim at the service department took care of me nicely. They also did a quick detail, and some other minor work at no extra charge.
Now the shipping was the only scary part for me, but O cases are the best...
Oh sorry.... "Pre-Fender" O cases are the best.
Thanks again to Stephen for the advise. |
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Location: Stow, Ohio | $600.00 for a refret!!!!
damn, I am in the wrong business. |
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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | You might want to install stainless frets. They last longer. |
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