Fretboard replacement cost?

[uk_lefty]

Quick q for anyone who has had this done... I am considering buying a very beaten up vintage bass. At some point in the past someone has done a very bad defret. I think the board is unusable and would want it removing and replacing with a nice slab of unlined ebony or wenge. How much would I be spending on an operation like that, ballpark, please?  And are there any recommendations? I have emailed Shuker but expect he's a very busy chap, any other recommendations gratefully received.

 

Thank you

[Richard R]

Robin at @Manton Customs work is great. I've seen his basses at bashes and shows (and he has a thread here in affiliates)

I have no association with him, or any idea of the cost, but someone to talk to.

[Steve Browning]

I had the fretted fingerboard replaced with a rosewood fretless board, locally and expertly, for £150.

Edited 6 hours ago by Steve Browning

[JohnDaBass]

John Shuker replaced a fret board and truss rod on a US Fender Stu Hamm Mk1 .

Absolute fantastic work.

John's work is in great demand so be prepared to have neck fixed by slotting in to his busy bass build schedule.

Worth the weight!!!!