Cost of a decent refretting job on a maple neck
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rottenramone
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ah ok. you should take your signature into consideration when u post such comments to prevent such misunderstanding.
remember kids.... Its all about the TONE. :lol:
BACK TO FINDING LUTHIERS!
ShredCow said:
ah ok. you should take your signature into consideration when u post such comments to prevent such misunderstanding.
remember kids.... Its all about the TONE. :lol:
BACK TO FINDING LUTHIERS!
3notesAbar
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LOL.
leecs
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ShredCow
I've been to da*** for a setup of my JS1000 Edge Pro & they could not do it!!!, so i email malcom about it & he confidently said that " after the setup, it will be the best guitar you've ever played" I believe that Malcolm is a very experienced luthier, so for shred recomending Malcolm, i think its no doubt about it, although prices might be abit steep. But since we have the $$$ to buy expensive effects & amps, Y can we fork out for a re-fret? hmmmm............ :lol:
I've been to da*** for a setup of my JS1000 Edge Pro & they could not do it!!!, so i email malcom about it & he confidently said that " after the setup, it will be the best guitar you've ever played" I believe that Malcolm is a very experienced luthier, so for shred recomending Malcolm, i think its no doubt about it, although prices might be abit steep. But since we have the $$$ to buy expensive effects & amps, Y can we fork out for a re-fret? hmmmm............ :lol:
Answer to Q1 - No, don't intend to. Yes, I've seen. Playability is OK, nothing to rave about!
But there is no real need to 'advertise' for him, IMHO. Let his craft speak for himself and not by someone else.
Answer to Q2 - Never.
I'm on very good terms with nearly everyone (concerning our axes) at Peninsula/Excelsior area, so, if one rips me off, there goes the reputation.
Answer to Q3 - None.
If you've been to a tech could not setup a floyd rose properly, my sympathies.
Cheers!
But there is no real need to 'advertise' for him, IMHO. Let his craft speak for himself and not by someone else.
Answer to Q2 - Never.
I'm on very good terms with nearly everyone (concerning our axes) at Peninsula/Excelsior area, so, if one rips me off, there goes the reputation.
Answer to Q3 - None.
If you've been to a tech could not setup a floyd rose properly, my sympathies.
Cheers!
rottenramone
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i think we'll have to see the threadstarter's budget first. imo, that shd be the most important pt to begin with.
i'm also looking for a luthier btw. malcolm was on top of my brain's recall list when it came to luthiers. but when he quoted me a price, i was, quite frankly, put off at the pricing. i'm trying to find other luthiers/repair dudes as well.
if there's anyone u know who's good, maybe can post up the contacts here.
i think we'll have to see the threadstarter's budget first. imo, that shd be the most important pt to begin with.
i'm also looking for a luthier btw. malcolm was on top of my brain's recall list when it came to luthiers. but when he quoted me a price, i was, quite frankly, put off at the pricing. i'm trying to find other luthiers/repair dudes as well.
if there's anyone u know who's good, maybe can post up the contacts here.
fgl
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The problem with good refrets is that sometimes it not worth refreting El Cheapo guitars as a really good fret job is easily $250 upwards, more for set up & extra for maple necks. I do refrets myself BUT I DREAD doing maple necks... especially on a mint but vintage finished instrument ...
On the flip side of the coin - if you have an old, valuable instrument that you are not considering selling - it's worth every cent to get a good fret job by a top notch repairman. I've seen the "battle damage" on many axes by "so-called" luthiers here & overseas.
On the flip side of the coin - if you have an old, valuable instrument that you are not considering selling - it's worth every cent to get a good fret job by a top notch repairman. I've seen the "battle damage" on many axes by "so-called" luthiers here & overseas.
rottenramone
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interesting..what's the difference between refretting a rosewood and maple neck?
interesting..what's the difference between refretting a rosewood and maple neck?
fgl
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Rosewood necks - being dark, basically unfinished woods will allow easy sanding & mite hide the odd mistake or two.... a finished maple neck... You wanna sand down gotta refinish, wont hide nicks (unless it's a beat up old piece) and ESPECIALLY vintage pices which have a thinner layer of finish (4-6 coats) and mite just be stripped off if the masking tape U use is too hi -tac...
rottenramone said:
Rosewood necks - being dark, basically unfinished woods will allow easy sanding & mite hide the odd mistake or two.... a finished maple neck... You wanna sand down gotta refinish, wont hide nicks (unless it's a beat up old piece) and ESPECIALLY vintage pices which have a thinner layer of finish (4-6 coats) and mite just be stripped off if the masking tape U use is too hi -tac...
Beefy said:
Q1.
People ask, I recommend, that's it. As for your mention on playability, the guitar would have been tweaked to the owner's preference.
Q2.
That is good for you, I've had some who have tried to rip me off so I would NEVER recommend them to anyone regardless of budget.
Q3.
Shocking that such techs exist till today huh? And they advertise their services as a guitar tech. :roll: Again, I'll never recommend them to anyone.
3notesAbar
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Talk about getting the "F" out of "Flame" :lol:
3notesAbar
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More like your signature :wink:
notchjohnson
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i cant help but notice...boring...childish...feels like on kids channel...
leecs
You hit it on the head, leecs.
"But since we have the $$$ to buy expensive effects & amps, ...."
The threadstarter is just a student. If he has rich parents to support his hobby, fine
. But if he can't afford it?
In a nutshell or cowbell, the cow should understand the meaning of affordability in this case before recommending a solution. Example: If my salary is enough for instalments on a toyota altis, a ferari/bently is definately out of the question.
Like the rotten one has mentioned, it is all about budget and affordability.
Malcolm has his share ofcustomers who can afford his rates. The Mandarin Hotel chicken rice case study applies here. It's the customer's wishes, personal preference, spending power, etc.
ROCK!
You hit it on the head, leecs.
"But since we have the $$$ to buy expensive effects & amps, ...."
The threadstarter is just a student. If he has rich parents to support his hobby, fine
. But if he can't afford it?In a nutshell or cowbell, the cow should understand the meaning of affordability in this case before recommending a solution. Example: If my salary is enough for instalments on a toyota altis, a ferari/bently is definately out of the question.
Like the rotten one has mentioned, it is all about budget and affordability.
Malcolm has his share ofcustomers who can afford his rates. The Mandarin Hotel chicken rice case study applies here. It's the customer's wishes, personal preference, spending power, etc.
ROCK!
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