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Groover
01-22-2007, 09:45 PM
Hi, is there a way to convert an old freltless precision neck to a fretted neck?

Any recommendations on whom does this kind of work at a reasonable price?

Thanks for the help.

Mark Wilson
01-22-2007, 10:19 PM
Yep.

Any Luthier would do it. The price, I'm not so sure about.

Ray Holt
01-22-2007, 10:39 PM
Well, I'm not sure on price, but if you took it to a "real" luthier or any good shop, it would probably be at least a few hundred dollars.

And the way I see it, if it was going to cost that much, why not just buy another neck that's fretted, then you can swap them out whenever you wanted?

deaf pea
01-22-2007, 10:56 PM
+100 Ray Holt

Buying a new (or used?) Pbass retrofit neck (USAGC, Warmouth, Mighty Mite, etc) will probably cost less than a good luthier SHOULD charge for making a fretless neck fretted.

Ray Holt
01-22-2007, 11:28 PM
cost less than a good luthier SHOULD charge for making a fretless neck fretted.

That's absolutely right. If you find someone who says they'll do it for $50 bucks or something, stay away!!!

deaf pea
01-23-2007, 12:01 AM
If you find someone . . .do it for $50 bucks or something, stay away!!!


+1000

Suburban
01-23-2007, 06:14 AM
Sure it can be done, but why ruin a good neck by putting in obstructive crossmembers? And pay deerly, too!
Buy another one, and save this one for better days.

Groover
01-23-2007, 06:49 AM
Ok, convinced... I'll keep the fretless as-is and get a different neck.

Thanks for talking me out of it :D

Ray Holt
01-23-2007, 07:12 AM
No problem! :D