I am not even going to say what I charge because people will chime in claiming I charge too much...It's alot more than what MP charges but I heard he was "cheap". Nut and saddle replacement is extra - $55.00u.s. - either one. Now if you want the saddle intonated that's a lot more...but again I charge more than most and don't have the overhead to warrant it. 

All kidding aside, Cost is something that shouldn't be your concern as much as am I getting the work done properly. I believe in the old adage "You get what you pay for". Sometimes I give breaks to repeat customers, sometimes to the poor, sometimes to those who are having lots of other work done...Some times I charge A lot more just to make sure you don't come back!!!!!

I am not even going to say what I charge because people will chime in claiming I charge too much...It's alot more than what MP charges but I heard he was "cheap"[/QUOTE]


Like I said before I may be cheap but I am not easy...or do I have that backward

All kidding aside, Cost is something that shouldn't be your concern as much as am I getting the work done properly. I believe in the old adage "You get what you pay for".

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I believe I should clarify the fact that I am not necessarily looking for the best price. Just curious as what I might be looking at across the board. Cost is not the object here. And I will most definately heed your advice on looking into a high quality job. Thanks much for your input.

Additionally, Thanks to all others for their input as well. Just looking for a good idea on what one might charge for the job.

I suppose it might have been correct to first introduce myself as being new to the boards here. I plan to browse occasionally with hopes on gaining some insight and knowledge from the experienced ones.

[QUOTE=David Collins] [QUOTE=ToddStock] A 2004 played on a frequent basis might be ready
for a fret mill - leveling the frets to remove string divots and generally
adjusting the nut and possibly the saddle for reduced fret height - . If
the purpose of the refret is to go to a harder-wearing fret material,
stainless jobs (which I have never done) seem to run anywhere from 25%
to 100% more than standard.[/QUOTE]

If it's played a good deal it could be ready for a refret. Taylor uses a
notoriously soft fret wire for ease and consistency in manufacturing. They
used to use a Monel wire (about the same hardness as a decent nickel/
silver) but they switched to the softer wire I believe around the time they
moved to El Cajon. If you decide to refret, just make sure it's quality wire.
Jescar (distributed by Luthiers Merc., Allied Lutherie, and a few others) is
about the best, with Stew Mac being about equal, or a very very close
second in my opinion. Dunlop and Martin replacement wire is pretty soft
and sloppy in comparison.

I charge around $360.00 for unbound, and $400-$440 for bound, plus
materials. Those are package prices including new bone nut and setup,
with the sum being a bit discounted from total of itemized services. I
charge an additional $100-$140 for stainless.
(Disclaimer: not looking to drum up business here - just adding to the
forum "blue book".)

Where are you located? Someone here may be able to refer you to a  trustworthy shop in your area.[/QUOTE]

Actually...I am very near you, if you are in Ann Arbor as your user location states. I reside in Canton near the northwest corner of the city. Warren & Beck Roads to be close. You may be hearing from me in the not so distant future. Thanks for the great info.