adorshki
Reverential Member
There is a '72 on Reverb right now and the asking is $2,000. Now, it needs a reset and they have priced it like it just had one. I bet yours would go in the $1,800-$2,000 range if it was fixed up good as new.
A long time ago we realized there are definite geographic issues involved in the cost of a reset. Higher local costs of living and doing business definitely affect the local markets.The $500 I’ve paid included most of the extra work that could be involved. I’m not saying not to go with this person, but definitely get some other quotes.
(Which it now seems like you’re doing)
San Jose in 2008: $1200 for reset including complete fretboard planing if needed, refret, strings, set-up, finish touch-up (and in CA that's a big deal), and follow-up adjustment where needed.
When your guitar comes back feeling brand new you justify it real quick.
Rent out here btw is topping 3k for a 1-bedroom in a "decent" neighborhood. No clue what's going on with retail lease costs.