We charge $365.00 for 6 string guitars for a normal stainless steel refret that includes a standard size Graphtech or similar poly nut** if needed. Bone nuts are available at additional charge. A set of Martin Darco 9’s or 10’s are included if you ship the complete guitar.
Also question is, are stainless steel frets worth?
PROS: considerably longer fret life, bends are much smoother, vibrato is much easier, more responsive to your attack, they never get dull. CONS: string life (if you are using nickel strings) will be diminished, expensive. Seems to be a no brainer really!
Just so, can you Refret your own guitar? Solution: A fretdress will solve most cases, but fret-wire has a lifespan and you’ll need to assess whether there’s enough metal left to take another dressing without bringing the frets too low. If so, a complete refret will be needed.
Herein, do stainless steel frets need polishing?
Re: Is it normal for brand new stainless steel frets to have a scratchy feel to them. Yep, just need polished.
Does Refretting a vintage guitar devalue it?
The new frets are installed . . new binding is applied, then scraped to once again create the nubs and the entire neck gets a refin. EDIT: However, it is worth pointing out that the rebinding and the refin will devalue a truly collectable vintage instrument even more so than a refret over the binding will.
How much does it cost to replace fretboard?
You’re looking at around $300+, most likely.
How much does it cost to replace stainless steel frets?
Even if you use stainless steel frets and include a full setup with nut replacement, we won’t suggest going beyond $400 or at a maximum of $500 for a fret job.
How much is a Refret job?
Refretting usually costs between $200 and $400, and it is worth it if you plan on playing that guitar. Especially if it is a more expensive one. Refretting cheaper guitars might not be a good idea since the whole procedure can cost more than you paid for the instrument. 2 Is It Worth It To Refret A Guitar?
What fret size is best?
Short frets like the 6230, 6150, and 6130 are good for people who really like to feel to fingerboard when they play chords. What is this? Whereas, jumbo or medium-jumbo frets feel smoother, provide extra sustain, and can let you bend without exerting as much force.
When should you Refret a guitar?
Typically, you replace your guitar fret bars (refret) after 20-30 years. Whereas you can perform a fret dressing more often – every 3 years or so.
Why are stainless steel frets so expensive?
They are hard to bend, hard to file, hard to polish. This makes it more expensive for manufacturers and luthiers/techs to install. Expect an upcharge for stainless steel frets. This is the result of increased labor as well as factoring in increased wear and tear on shop tools.