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Inlay Options
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 12:44 pm
by kbaszak
I'm beginning to plan my first build and was wondering what type of fretboard inlay options I have. I've been trying to search for what I'm looking for but I can't find anything. I'd like to use a lighter colored fretboard and use darker (brown/red/black) inlays. I've only been able to find the standard colored pearl/abalone so far. So I was wondering if you guys could point me in the right direction on this.
Thanks
Re: Inlay Options
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 2:17 pm
by tippie53
pearl is often the material of choice but you are limited only by your imagination. Corian is a great material as it gives you a variety in a color pallet.
Wood is also an option. Reconstituted stone, so you can have fun looking to what trips your trigger.
Re: Inlay Options
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 4:33 pm
by kbaszak
Oh wow. I have no idea why I didn't realize I could just use different wood. Completely over my head. Thanks
Re: Inlay Options
Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 6:09 am
by B. Howard
When using wood for position marker inlays beware of the different expansion characteristics of different species of wood, this can lead to split fingerboards.