Strat Re-fret cost?

[wraub]

I have a RW 'board Strat that needs a re-fret. 21 frets, looking for nickel not SS.
What's a typical price?

 

[NJD3VIL77]

I have a RW 'board Strat that needs a re-fret. 21 frets, looking for nickel not SS.
What's a typical price?

I’m interested in this topic as well. May I piggy back and ask if anyone has pricing on SS refretting costs?

 

[wraub]

I’m interested in this topic as well. May I piggy back and ask if anyone has pricing on SS refretting costs?

Sure. A comparison of pricing for ss and nickel could be good.

 

[Jedi]

$375 in the Chicagoland-area. YMMV

 

[Kelly]

$250-$400 depending on the area.

 

[jazzandmetal?]

$300-350

 

[modernp]

$275.00 in Madison WI. Area.

 

[rc62sd]

If you're in SoCal, Hugh at 13th Street Guitars does a full PLEK re-fret and leveling/dressing, custom re-radiusing (if desired) and a setup for $400 all-in.

 

[DrewJD82]

I’ve paid $250 two different times at two different places.

 

[itstooloudMike]

In my area you can count on $350 to $400 for a re-fret, new nut, and full setup. That’s why I bought a new roasted maple Warmoth neck for $325.

 

[MajorLedhead]

I got $400 in mine if you include shipping costs to Kentucky from western Pa.
Maple board with nickel frets.

 

[GT1-Reach]

300€ - 500€ Euros in Germany.

 

[jds22]

I’m interested in this topic as well. May I piggy back and ask if anyone has pricing on SS refretting costs?

SS jumbos from Aperio, $385 including new nut.
Aperio is highly regarding in these parts. Great work and reputation.

 

[SinglecutGuy]

SS jumbos from Aperio, $385 including new nut.
Aperio is highly regarding in these parts. Great work and reputation.

I came in here specifically to recommend Aperio. Greg is a standup guy and does impeccable work. He re-fretted a tele for me with SS, and I had an issue after the fact (100% my fault) and Greg still took care of it. I can’t say enough good things. It’s one thing to have excellent work done. It another thing to have excellent work done by excellent people.

Aperio all the way.

 

[nl128]

I used bordentown guitar rescue in NJ for a refret on a maple board ‘67 tele. Mike there did an amazing job. Beautiful re fret and a new nut with out touching the original fretboard finish at all. I believe he charged $250-275 and was done in a week. I was so happy with the work I tipped him another $50.

 

[wraub]

Thanks all, for the answers so far. Good info here.

 

[diogoguitar]

Mike Lull's shop in Seattle area charges $800+. I wanted to do it on my Jackson. With binding and ss fret upcharge, they were talking more like $1,200. And that was in 2019 before any craziness on the market
Of course this is a "I don't want to do it" kind of price.

In Portland area I saw a reputable shop wanting $450 for it (also high cost of living)

 

[bon ton]

I need new frets so infrequently I'm always surprised when I hear the price. Fortunately my guy is a friend since the late 70's and I trust him without any reservations. I just pay whatever he says it costs and he does a superb job. He charged me $400 a couple of years ago.

 

[bon ton]

Mike Lull's shop in Seattle area charges $800+. I wanted to do it on my Jackson. With binding and ss fret upcharge, they were talking more like $1,200. And that was in 2019 before any craziness on the market
Of course this is a "I don't want to do it" kind of price.

In Portland area I saw a reputable shop wanting $450 for it (also high cost of living)

Mike Lull has his head up his ass.

 

[burner]

In my area (Tulsa, OK) they want at least $400....