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Post subject: Looking for a re-fret in Minnesota Twin Cities (FOUND)
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2013 11:56 am
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Ok title said it all, i'm in the Twin Cities and searching for a good luthier for a re-fret.
I know of a few but looking for good work at affordable price.
I have contacts for Mill City Guitars, Brown Guitars, and A Sharpe,
I also had a talk with Hoffman Guitars, but he is a bit spendy, but does great work.
anybody having this done here with some feedback on the work would be nice.
also maybe some places to stay away from.

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Post subject: Re: Looking for a re-fret in Minnesota Twin Cities area
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2013 7:02 pm
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I've used the luthier at the Music Connection in Forest Lake and he does very nice work and I thought reasonably priced.


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Post subject: Re: Looking for a re-fret in Minnesota Twin Cities area
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2013 10:11 pm
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had a chat with Brown Guitar today, and they want almost $500 when all said and done, they are out of their mind. A-Sharp wants $200 complete, new nut if needed also included.
i will go in to see his work before i ok the job. but you can't beat the price.

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Post subject: Re: Looking for a re-fret in Minnesota Twin Cities area
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2013 10:21 pm
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200 dollars would be a reasonable price if he levels and dresses the frets.


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Post subject: Re: Looking for a re-fret in Minnesota Twin Cities area
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 2:09 am
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yes everything included leveling the board, dressing the frets, and new nut if needed,
which i'm sure it probably does, as it's a 85 MIJ neck, with plenty of wear.
it's very playable now, but the frets are so worn, that i get too much finger grip/friction on the fret board

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Post subject: Re: Looking for a re-fret in Minnesota Twin Cities (FOUND)
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 10:37 pm
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Well , went to take in my guitar today for the re-fret job.
tested other guitars he has done, and WOW great work.
just hope mine is returned with the quality i was shown.
after all said and done.. new nut, fret board level and dunlop 6000 wire, and dressed $240.
turn over in 1 week, so i'll have it back next Saturday.
i'll give a review once it's back in my grubby little hands.

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