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.

Complete fret dress

Acoustic guitar · Electric guitar · Classical guitar · Locking-tremolo guitar · 12-string guitar

$220–$250 CAD

Minimum fret dress / localized level

Acoustic guitar · Electric guitar · Classical guitar · Locking-tremolo guitar · 12-string guitar

$60–$100 CAD

Tag fret dress with re-crown

Acoustic guitar · Electric guitar · Classical guitar · Locking-tremolo guitar · 12-string guitar

$80–$120 CAD

Heat press

Acoustic guitar · Electric guitar · Classical guitar · Locking-tremolo guitar · 12-string guitar

Outcome cannot be guaranteed.

$90–$120 CAD

Glue and re-seat frets

Acoustic guitar · Electric guitar · Classical guitar · Locking-tremolo guitar · 12-string guitar

Small localized area; extensive work is quoted.

$30–$45 CAD

Dress fret ends

Acoustic guitar · Electric guitar · Classical guitar · Locking-tremolo guitar · 12-string guitar

$80–$90 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