Am i scammed ?

[bluelime]

Hi recently i brought my guitar to replace the nut.

But upon checking the guitar, the person told me that the problem was with the neck instead. so instead of the $40+ dollars of replacing a tusq nut i went for the $80+ dollars setup.

I further asked if my nut was a resonable nut and would it be best to change it to the tusq nut. He told me that it was not needed and that it was better then the $40+ dollars tusq nut and bone nuts.
But the nut was bought frm a shop at around ONE DOLLAR.

I was wondering why would a dollar nut be better then the tusq nut.

Please help me out with it.

Thanks beginner here.

 

[dudelove]

Trying to help you save money maybe?

A well cut plastic nut is better anyday than a poorly cut bone/tusq nut.

 

[bluelime]

but it was like from a 40 change ofnut to a 80 of setup. are setups really that expensive ? pardon me to be new.

 

[dudelove]

but it was like from a 40 change ofnut to a 80 of setup. are setups really that expensive ? pardon me to be new.

I guess the setup included everything you'll get when you send your guitar for a setup.

Where did you send your guitar to?

 

[Phanto]

so i dont get how you are scammed? Were you cheated of your money if he asked you not to spend $40 to change your nut?

 

[Phanto]

What was the problem you were facing with your guitar? If it was fret buzz, it could be a variety of problems like a badly cut nut or a warped guitar neck.

Hence, if it was a distorted neck, the shop could have charged you for a neck adjustment and other fine tunings that would remove the buzz. I pay the same price for a full-setup.

 

[junkiemanxl]

$80 for a setup?
Where and who quoted you that price for what kinda of setup?

If it's $80 for a normal setup then i think it's rather ex but then again it depends on what kinda work is done and of course if it's done by a very reputable guitar tech the price may be higher.

$1 nut or $40 nut, its really a matter of weather it is cut correctly and made to size cause a $40 that is not cut well is as good as useless and money wasted.

i don't see any scam from what TS posted here... maybe over charge for setup but if you agreed on the price then it's not considered a scam.

 

[h[A]n]

In a nutshell I think what ts meant was that instead of a 40 dollar tusq nut change, he ended up leaving the store with a one dollar nut and 80 dollar setup. Dont think fault lies with the shop... i think bluelime was not assertive enough. If you wanted to question anything you should have done it at the shop. Deal is done once you hand over your money.

 

[bluelime]

In a nutshell I think what ts meant was that instead of a 40 dollar tusq nut change, he ended up leaving the store with a one dollar nut and 80 dollar setup. Dont think fault lies with the shop... i think bluelime was not assertive enough. If you wanted to question anything you should have done it at the shop. Deal is done once you hand over your money.

I havent made payment but i suppose that after everything is done its not right to make a fuss abt the payment. so i shall try and gain exp

 

[bluelime]

$80 for a setup?
Where and who quoted you that price for what kinda of setup?

If it's $80 for a normal setup then i think it's rather ex but then again it depends on what kinda work is done and of course if it's done by a very reputable guitar tech the price may be higher.

$1 nut or $40 nut, its really a matter of weather it is cut correctly and made to size cause a $40 that is not cut well is as good as useless and money wasted.

i don't see any scam from what TS posted here... maybe over charge for setup but if you agreed on the price then it's not considered a scam.

I see. Hahas i feel silly posting this. Will pm u the shop.

 

[bluelime]

What was the problem you were facing with your guitar? If it was fret buzz, it could be a variety of problems like a badly cut nut or a warped guitar neck.

Hence, if it was a distorted neck, the shop could have charged you for a neck adjustment and other fine tunings that would remove the buzz. I pay the same price for a full-setup.

The neck was warped. and the nut wasnt stable. after strumming it moves. and also the first fret wasnt able to be pressed. super duper ultra low action.

 

[LEMONed_Z]

Did the $80 setup solved all the problems?

 

[junkiemanxl]

bluelime:

I suppose you have not received your guitar yet?
If not, Best to wait for your guitar to be ready and test it out. If you paid $80 for the service and if the guitar tech said that it's not the nut then u should have some confidence in him. He probably knows what he's talking about and would have whatever problem it is with your guitar settled and fixed.

I guess the only thing you can expect now is that your guitar will be fine by the end of the fix. Price wise is that you would have to commit to your payment when the job is done. Thats only ethical

 

[dodgethis]

If the problem can be solved for a lower price, why not? The way I see it, the $40 is only for the replacement of the nut, and does not include the cost of a setup, which you will most likely need after the nut replacement.

 

[Phil]

I have a feeling that this can become quite troublesome if not handled appropriately.

A set-up can entail a lot of things. From simply adjusting the truss-rod to levelling out some frets. Usually, the service charge alone for replacing a nut is around $40, and a simple set-up is usually around $40 too, of course it varies from shop to shop.

The problem here now is that we have a total lack of information to properly evaluate this situation.

Furthermore, TS stated very clearly that he is new to all these. That might further complicate matters.

So I urge TS to go back to the shop, or call them, and ask them politely what is the problem, and what has been done and the breakdown of the costs. I'm sure any reasonable man would take the time to explain those essentials to you.

Once you have every single detail on hand, ask us again and we will be able to give you an informed evaluation.

Otherwise, we'd just be diving in headfirst into the dark and we all know nothing good ever comes of wild deductions.

 

[EugeneSmasher]

The highest I've paid for a setup is around $50 or somewhere around there. It was not a regular setup. I was setting up my guitar for a heavier gauge, and the amount I paid included the new set of strings.

To be honest, I wouldn't pay $80 for a regular setup (intonation, action, neck warpage, etc). Unless I really trust the guy doing it.

 

[isuxs]

GEEZ WHIZZ!!!
i encountered the same 'scamming"prob..
see my guitar had this buzzing prob.MAJOR BUZZING PROB(input jack problem)
i send it to a guitar shop(shop A) in penin for check and quote.
then,i went window shopping and started asking how much would it cost to change the input jack.
1 shop owner quoted 15 bucks.(lets name this shop B)


after a few days,shop A called and quoted 40 bucks.when asked where does the problem lies,she divert my attention and replied"so,do u want to repair??"(in a polite manner)

i declined and went back to pick my guitar and send to shop B.
shop B told me it was input jack prob and it will cost 15 bucks(like he quoted few days back)

i go ahead and went with shop B of course...

nice guy.



i dont really feel tat this is called 'scam'.
maybe,its just how different ppl do business...
some charges higher mainly bcos theirs are 'bigger' shops.


peace guys.
dont flame me for whatever S***.