Luthier charges......

[tinyd]

Hi all. I know that this is one of those "how long is a piece of string" questions, but any opinions would be useful all the same. I'm currently looking for a cheap-ish bass (i.e. under 1500 euro) and I spoke to a luthier last night about my quest. He told me that I wouldn't get anything for that money, and that even if I had the cheapest laminate, he'd still charge another 800-1000 euro to set it up properly.

From what I've read here, most people seem to pay 2-300 euro / dollars for setup and it seems to me that the amount I was quoted is a bit excessive, especially when I can get a reasonable bass (Strunal/Christopher) from the likes of Thomann which should be pretty well set up already.

But since I don't know too much about DBs, I'd be interested in any opinions....

Thanks

[Steve Swan]

It isn't appropriate to be doing enough work on an entry level bass to bill as a standard setup an astonishing 800-1000 euros. This particular luthier is completely out of touch with reality. Find another guy.

[jimmyduded]

iam not sure the conversion, but that seems excessive and rather crazy

[fingers]

He just doesn't want to work on that bass.

I have a ply bass that need a neck re-set and few years back. I had someone quote me $1500 (probably the current value of the bass) and another tell me I should get rid of it a buy a new bass. I found someone who did a great job at a price that seemed fair. Look around.