Super Simple Side Dot Inlays

[backwoodsguitars]

I am working on my first fingerboard from scratch and I want to use side dots only. Do any of you have any super easy techniques for this as well as suggestions for material. It is rosewood so there will be no finish on it.

Backwoods

[rocksolid]

You're in luck, there's a super simple method to this! You can find the material here. Now, for technique, first drill your hole, (not too deep, not too shallow, you can make a reasonable guess as this is pretty easy. http://www.projectguitar.com/uploads/emoticons/default_biggrin.png' alt=':D'>) Now use a bit of cyanacrylite (superglue) into the hole of question. The next step is to poke that plastic rod into the hole, cut off the excess, sand etc.

Thats it!

Edit: You could use epoxy as well, epoxy with black pigment works well for ebony fretboards, but as long as you drill the hole the right size it doesnt matter what glue you use.

Edited July 14, 2005 by rocksolid

[erikbojerik]

You can also just drill a hole and fill with an appropriately colored epoxy.

[orgmorg]

I have also used 12ga copper wire, it's an interesting look. Could do the same with other metals, as well.

[suicidesolutionbaby]

... rosewood frets... one every guitar I've played it appears to be clear coated right to the edges, so it feels right when playing... so then there would be a finish on the side dots.... or am I missing something?

...scrap that, DOH. you meant no finish at the time of inlaying right?

Ry.

Edited July 14, 2005 by suicidesolutionbaby

[rocksolid]

There usually is no finish at the time of inlaying, you have to sand right? Otherwise you'd sand off the finish.

[stolb3rg]

Im thinking of putting some of thoes little fake doamonds into the side dots on my cheapie guitar...