Hi all,
Reading through many of the posts here, and considering the possible acquisition of a Guild in need of some work, got me interested in typical costs for general luthier services. I know that pricing a service such as this is very subjective, and may vary widely based on location, condition of the guitar, the true nature/extent of services required etc. However, I was hoping to get a feel from other LTG members about what pricing I should expect for services such as a neck reset, a refret, truss rod adjustment, basic setup etc. Hopefully this will help me make a more complete cost analysis when considering the acquisition of a vintage instrument that may be in need of some adjustment and/or repair.
In doing some basic research, I did find a local luthier that posts a basic price list on his website (with the expected "it depends on a variety of things" caveat). Right now I have no basis to determine if this pricing is in line with what other experienced and reputable luthiers are charging, so perhaps some feedback on that price list would be a good place to start the conversation. http://www.thefretking.com/pricing.html
Some of the listed prices are what I would have expected to pay, i.e. replace bone nut, replace bone saddle, strap button install, basic setup etc., while others exceed what I initially expected to have to pay. The neck reset particularly stuck out to me. Is $600 the going rate for a typical neck reset?
Thanks in advance for the help!
Reading through many of the posts here, and considering the possible acquisition of a Guild in need of some work, got me interested in typical costs for general luthier services. I know that pricing a service such as this is very subjective, and may vary widely based on location, condition of the guitar, the true nature/extent of services required etc. However, I was hoping to get a feel from other LTG members about what pricing I should expect for services such as a neck reset, a refret, truss rod adjustment, basic setup etc. Hopefully this will help me make a more complete cost analysis when considering the acquisition of a vintage instrument that may be in need of some adjustment and/or repair.
In doing some basic research, I did find a local luthier that posts a basic price list on his website (with the expected "it depends on a variety of things" caveat). Right now I have no basis to determine if this pricing is in line with what other experienced and reputable luthiers are charging, so perhaps some feedback on that price list would be a good place to start the conversation. http://www.thefretking.com/pricing.html
Some of the listed prices are what I would have expected to pay, i.e. replace bone nut, replace bone saddle, strap button install, basic setup etc., while others exceed what I initially expected to have to pay. The neck reset particularly stuck out to me. Is $600 the going rate for a typical neck reset?
Thanks in advance for the help!