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thomas m August 14, 2011 at 4:21 am

I would suggest you contact a guitar builder to get the best answer.

TommyMc August 14, 2011 at 4:05 pm

The frets only need to be replaced if they’ve got grooves worn into them, or have become worn flat. It’s rare for all the frets to need replacing, quite often just the 4 or 5 nearest the tuner end of the neck. The fret wire is quite inexpensive, you can buy 2 ft for under $5 here: http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Fretting_supplies/Stewart-MacDonald_Fretwire.html The real expense is in the labor. If this is a valuable guitar that you’re restoring, it’s worth having done professionally. Depending on how many frets are replaced, it could run well over $100. Age doesn’t necessarily make it valuable, so take it to a shop for an estimate of the value and the cost of repair.If it turns out that the guitar has little value beyond your sentimental attachment, there are some things you can do yourself. I’ve done this many times and tend to think that if I can do it, anybody can. The truth is that if you’re not good with tools and have little patience, don’t attempt this.If the frets aren’t too worn, they can be “dressed.” You can usually get away with this once or twice before doing a total replacement job. What you do is to file the bad frets down until they’re level. Since that will make the surrounding frets high, you have to file the surrounding frets too. They sell “fret leveling” files for this but I make a 6″ – 10″ sanding block with fine grit emery paper. Sanding/filing the frets will make them flat on top so you have to re-crown them. You can buy files that are specially made for this. I’ve made my own using miniature wood blocks and emery paper. email me if you need details…the key is that they have to be concave so that you create a rounded top to the fret. You’ll need to protect the fretboard with masking tape while doing this. Stewart MacDonald has all the fretting tools. At least take a look at them to see how they work: http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Fretting_supplies.htmlIf you actually need to replace a fret, they are pressed in to the fretboard. Carefully remove the old one and press a new one in. You’ll need to file it flush with the neck. If the neck has binding, you have to cut back the leg of the fret so it doesn’t cut in to the binding. Use a straightedge to check the height of the fret against the surrounding ones. File and re-crown as necessary. As you can see, there is a lot of meticulous work involved in fret work. That’s why it cost a lot to have it professionally done. I stress: only attempt this after you’ve had the guitar looked at by a pro. You don’t want to ruin the value of a vintage guitar by experimenting with your first fret job.

OU812 August 15, 2011 at 4:13 am

Generally the starter packs come with a really crappy amp. I think you are much better off putting your own pack together and the Line 6 Spider is an awesome choice. I don’t have experience with either of those guitars but pass on the starter pack and get the Line 6 amp regardless of which guitar you purchase.

Average Mike August 15, 2011 at 4:29 pm

>>which shop should i go to?<

Dear Jane... August 16, 2011 at 4:23 am

It will be cheaper to buy a new guitar, my friend. The strings are not what’s going to cost ya, though…it’s the “tuner things” lol. Those are made for the guitar and unless you go to the manufacturer or a really good guitar maker, you can’t just find those anywhere. Each type is made differently. My advice? Invest in a cheap guitar until you learn more about them…you can get a lot of guitars for under $100 these days.

shaista nanabhai August 16, 2011 at 4:35 pm

use some entrepreneural skills. consider the expenses, think about a profit, add to check if it’s gone too high. if you feel it’s right fix the price. if not, change it. for example:it cost you $200, you are throwing in a book – about 40 bucks, you changed the string – about $80.200+40+80——320 + profit – at least $50+50——$370 quite a suitable price, seems too high to me.

Sal Chæch August 17, 2011 at 4:35 am

Twenty is cheap.Get one that says “chromatic” somewhere on it, probably closer to $30. This will let you tune to any note, not just standard.

kieranhr August 17, 2011 at 4:31 pm

There’s a couple of points there to think about. First of all, the frequencies you’re looking for will be as follows:Low E string: 82.41 HzA: 110.00 HzD: 146.83 HzG: 196.00 HzB: 246.94 HzHigh E String: 329.62 HzIf the guitar is properly tuned, that’s what your program will tell you the strings are tuned to.If you want to plug your guitar into your computer to check, you can use your standard guitar lead with a 3.5 mm adaptor. Should cost no more than a couple of euros. The guitar will act as a microphone. If it’s to quiet to hear, plug it into your amp and take the lead out of the headphones socket instead.

♥ Jenny ♥ August 18, 2011 at 4:15 am

ya thats good….ive been looking for a guitar too….craigslist is awesome

Dana August 18, 2011 at 4:23 pm

Hello! I am going on the presumption that you currently have this guitar, and want to know what it is worth. From the serial number it is a 1997 or 1998 (see http://www.fender.com/support/usa_instruments.php ) instrument, which does not seem to correlate to a 50th Anniversary Model (Fender Instruments Company was formed in 1946, and the Stratocaster debuted in 1954). If it is truly in brand-new condition (no marks or fret wear whatsoever), it should be worth close to the current American Deluxe Stratocaster street price of $1600 to the right buyer. In practical terms (given the current state of the economy), you are probably looking at $1200 to $1500. Take a look at the listings on Craig’s List and eBay, which will give you some idea of actual sales figures. You can also check the Vintage Guitar Magazine Price Guide (see http://www.amazon.com/Official-Vintage-Guitar-Magazine-Price/dp/1884883206/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1236451496&sr=8-1 ), available at most local libraries and book stores (Borders, Barnes and Noble, etc.). Look up your particular year and model, and it will give you the most realistic price range (based on comparable sales) the instrument would sell within. If I misunderstood your question, and you want to know what it sold for originally, I would hazard a guess at right around $1000. Best regards, Dana

snip_from_mars August 19, 2011 at 4:35 am

My fiancee got hers at a pawn shop for just 10.00 and it works with her acoustic. it works just the same as a brand new one. Not sure of the cost of a new one though.This is how hers works. She turns it on and then plucks the first cord and the tuner lights up red, she plays with those keys to tighten or loosen the cord till the red light turns blue. That blue light lets her know its in the right tune. Hope this helps

Andrew J August 19, 2011 at 4:06 pm

is it acoustic? or electric?you might need a tuner, about AU$30capo (not really necessary) about AU$19-40 (no difference, just the brand) might try shubb or kyserstrings, definitely, around AU$20 might try d’addario or elixir(expensive but long lasting)strap, don’t know the price thou..bags and caseslead cables and an amp (if its electric)well that’s pretty much it..try to go to allans at pitt st in the city, http://www.allansmusic.com.auor billy hyde, http://www.billyhydemusic.com.au