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Looking for someone that does inlays
Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2013 6:30 am
by Helixx Guitars
My eyesight is not quite what it used to be so I'd like to find some that does fretboard inlays for several Martin build I will be doing.
Re: Looking for someone that does inlays
Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2013 7:49 am
by tippie53
I do fretboard inlay
john@bluescreekguitars.com
I can help
Re: Looking for someone that does inlays
Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2013 1:25 pm
by Freeman
Dots are totally simple to install, snow flakes and diamonds aren't that much harder. Good light and a pair of reading glasses or mild magnifiers are a good idea. If you are looking for sources of inlay material that is precut, PM me and I'll tell you where I buy mine. (edited to conform to the rules)
the letters that I use in my headstocks (see your 12 string thread) all come from him as did the dragonfly that I put in my daughter's guitar
One of the little tricks of inlay is that you don't have to have the cavity perfectly routed (you want it close however). When you insert the pearl make a mixture of epoxy and a little powered wood that is the same as your fretboard or headplate (ebony, rosewood) - that will fill any gaps around the inlay.
You can also buy standard Martin fretboards from John with their position markers already installed
Re: Looking for someone that does inlays
Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2013 2:27 pm
by Kevin Sjostrand
Hey Freeman, nice to see you around again.
Have you been building?
Kevin
Re: Looking for someone that does inlays
Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2013 2:35 pm
by Freeman
Kevin Sjostrand wrote:Hey Freeman, nice to see you around again.
Have you been building?
Kevin
Thanks Kevin. Yes, been building a fair amount - all scratch now. Haven't been here for a while (and just ran afoul of the forum rules). It was kind of ironic, happened to be reading a very old copy of Acoustic Guitar magazine (probably can't mention that either) and ran into an article by Bill Cory. Brought back some memories......