Fret replacement in Dallas

[Krash]

There seems to be very few guitar reapair shops in Dallas that claim they can do fret jobs.
Have any of you fellow Dallas residents used someone locally?
I used to do mine myself, but I don't have any of the tools anymore.

What seems to be the going rate for a complete fret replacement these days? (rosewood is usually cheaper than Maple)

[LesPaulCustom]

Re: Fret replacement in Dallas

Look at the top o the page [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

Kevin has a repair shop and his rates are very reasonable. I think refrets vary in price by location. Here, in NC, it is very expensive I have found.

Give them a call or e-mail them for specifics, but he has a price guide on his site also.

[sully]

Re: Fret replacement in Dallas

yes, kevin does great work, but i'm a bit biased, as he kinda showed me the fretting ropes. his jc pedigree should speak for itself.. [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

sully

[vwall]

Re: Fret replacement in Dallas

Yes, I recommend Easton as well.

And his repair prices are great.

If you were in the houston area, My shop would be able to take care of you as well.


But I know of no other reputable/known repair shops around that area but him.

Ok Kev, now its time to send some repairs and customers out my way to the Houston area [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

[j2379]

Re: Fret replacement in Dallas

here in NY i paid $250 for a full re-fret, ebony board w/binding. it was done by one of the guys John Suhr worked with at Rudys, so i know i paid more than i should have but it was worth it. they also had to plain the board it had a slight lift in the last 4-5 frets.

[kremit]

Re: Fret replacement in Dallas

I would recommend Kevin Easton also [img]graemlins/notworthy.gif[/img] . His pricing is very fair and I've heard nothing but good about his shop. I'll be shipping him some of my stuff after NAMM.

[Krash]

Re: Fret replacement in Dallas

Kevin is in Ft Worth, which is not really that far,(60-75 miles)... but is anyone here playing one of his fret jobs?

There is a guy here named Mitch Cigainero that was the J/C repair guy for years and he has a brother (Mark) that has re-topped some prewar Martins, and he also did all the floyd mods on Dimebag's Deans. I'm leaning towards using him.