Les Paul Refret

breadfan

How much would I be looking at to have a Les Paul refretted?

I'm OK with losing the nibs.

Adam_MD

Where are you based? I've noticed prices can vary a lot depending on where you live.

Fortheloveofguitar

I've seen between £150-250

Elwood

Depends on who does it. I've heard Feline specialise  in fretwork and can do a superb refret.

As it's an expensive guitar i'd avoid going for the cheapest unless you can see examples of their work.

ICBM

To paraphrase Dr. Johnson on the subject of lawyers, there is very little as ruinous as a cheap refret. Even a 99% good enough refret is not good enough really. That's why I don't do them any more, because I'm aware of my own limitations and I would rather see someone who can do the 100% job get paid instead. Really.

Never shop for one by price, only quality. If you're lucky you may find someone good who charges less, but it has to be that way round.

p90fool

I'm 200 miles from Feline, refuse to courier Gibsons, and am genuinely skint most of the time, but I'm still going there when the time comes!

sweepy

The lads at Feline will do a top notch job, be money well spent

DrBob

p90fool;389014" said:

I'm 200 miles from Feline, refuse to courier Gibsons, and am genuinely skint most of the time, but I'm still going there when the time comes!

I'm with him, except I live even further away from Feline !

musteatbrain

I've had 4 refrets done 2 local around Manchester and 2 by posting to Feline. The 1st 2 were done local, all future ones will be done at Feline.

Voxman

Feline refrets start from £240 per their website - definitely at the higher end but as the guys here have said its about the quality of work and with all these recommendations they must be good.  

I don't know where you're based but another one I'd recommend is Tom Marten (Denmark Street, London). http://www.timmartenrepairs.co.uk/price-guide/ Costs for Les Paul bound finger board with enclosed fret ends £200.00.  Tom refretted my 69 Strat and did an excellent job.  

impmann

If you are near Coventry, I'd recommend John at Noiseworks - he's refretted a couple of guitars for me, including doing a difficult Maple board refret without the need for refinishing... I'm pretty sure he was sub £200 a time, but I can't remember for sure.

jonnyburgo

Don't know if you are anywhere near manchester but Jack is fantastic. Very highly rated, some of his reconstruction work is jaw dropping 

http://www.jacksinstrumentservices.com/

Cyberlawyer

Feline refretted my AVRI Tele and reprofiled the fretboard to a 10" radius. It wasn't the cheapest place to get it done, but the work was serious quality.

When it comes to fret work 99% is just as bad as 0% so its worth paying to make sure you get a 100% job, which based on my experience means any future refrets will be heading in the direction of Croydon...

57Deluxe

...sometimes I think living with dyslexia would make forum reading a whole lot more entertaining... I would love a Les Paul Ferret

Skipped

Save a bit of money on picks ups if you wish - and still get a fantastic product. Save a bit of money on cables if you are not paid to play. But don't try to skimp on your refret! Not Ever. (Listen to ICBM).
Like the tyres on your car, the "bits making contact" are really important.

Frets and picks are really important. 

xSkarloey

According to what I've just read on another thread, a few quid on files, sheer bloodymindedness and an attitude will see you fine.

Apparently.

FelineGuitars

musteatbrain said:

I've had 4 refrets done 2 local around Manchester and 2 by posting to Feline. The 1st 2 were done local, all future ones will be done at Feline.

Thanks Matt- here is your Lion all done and ready to come back to you:

hubobulous

That's a great looking Lion. Lovely colour and quilt.

I'd recommend Feline without hesitation.

musteatbrain

Can't wait to get her back! My new music room has been set up for the occasion.

thomasross20

I'm very scared of when my ebony fretboard PRS need re-fretted!!

hubobulous

thomasross20 said:

I'm very scared of when my ebony fretboard PRS need re-fretted!!

Dude, you've just bought it. A refret is years and years away. Don't fret ;-)