Fret dress & repair

Smooth and level worn or uneven frets to reduce buzzing and improve feel.

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Repair prices.

Reviewed October 2026. Parts, materials and setup are extra unless noted.

Minimum fret dress / localized level

Bass guitar

$60–$100 CAD

Heat press

Bass guitar

Outcome cannot be guaranteed.

$90–$120 CAD

Glue and re-seat frets

Bass guitar

Small localized area; extensive work is quoted.

$30–$45 CAD

Setup is additional unless the written quote says otherwise.

When this repair helps.

  • Buzzing that remains after normal setup adjustment
  • Flat spots, grooves or sharp fret ends
  • Notes that choke during bends

What’s included.

  • Fret and fingerboard inspection
  • Neck mapping before material is removed
  • Level, crown, polish or localized repair as approved