Can I Convert a Fretless to a Fretted?

[Groover]

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]

Yep.

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

[Ray Holt]

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]

+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]

Originally Posted by deaf pea

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]

Originally Posted by Ray Holt

If you find someone . . .do it for $50 bucks or something, stay away!!!

+1000

[Suburban]

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]

Ok, convinced... I'll keep the fretless as-is and get a different neck.

Thanks for talking me out of it

[Ray Holt]

No problem!