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Old 03-21-2007, 08:26 PM
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Usually how much does it cost to change a bridge and nut?

How much would luthiers usually charge?
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Old 03-21-2007, 08:29 PM
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A new nut costs fairly little, but a totally new bridge fitted at David Gage's shop starts around $400 I think. Can also be a good bit more.
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Old 03-22-2007, 12:40 AM
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I got a new bridge from the Bass Cellar. I think it was around 350 dollars.
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Old 03-22-2007, 11:21 AM
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I charge between $175 and $500. The difference is the quality of the wood, and the attention to detail. Both extremes are properly quartered/dried/fit. It is possible to put hours into the detail work, and an Aubert DeLuxe calls for it in a way that a Christopher does not. Mixed the metaphor, but you know!

A nut is $50 to $100.
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Old 03-25-2007, 01:40 PM
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It would help if you'd fill in more info on your public profile.
If we know where you live we might be able to suggest someone nearby.
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