odlaw Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Hi, Has anybody inlaid an existing fretboard that already has factory dot inlays on it. And if so can you fill in the existing dots or have you designed around them. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cSuttle Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Yeah, I do this all the time. It sort of an issue though. The old dots can be pluged, but they do show up close. If your board is ebony and you align the grain, the plug will be pretty much undetectable. Rosewood will show and maple don't even try. Basically, the darker the wood the better. The best way is to make the new inlay design cover the holes where the dots use to be. That is what I did on this inlay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sekler Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 Yeah, I do this all the time. It sort of an issue though. The old dots can be pluged, but they do show up close. If your board is ebony and you align the grain, the plug will be pretty much undetectable. Rosewood will show and maple don't even try. Basically, the darker the wood the better. The best way is to make the new inlay design cover the holes where the dots use to be. That is what I did on this inlay. man that is absolutely outstanding... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cSuttle Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 (edited) man that is absolutely outstanding... If you like that, check out my web-site. Lots of fun eye candy around there. I have about 110 projects on the site. My Webpage But, it's definately only for people who like inlay. Edited March 10, 2006 by cSuttle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odlaw Posted March 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 Awesome work. Thanks to both of you above. Really inspiring stuff. I am not afraid to do the inlay work it is the removal and installation of the frets thats holding me back. It is hard to justify removing frets on a guitar that is fine but I want a one of a kind. I guess I should start practicing. Thanks Guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cSuttle Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 Good Luck. I hope it turns out GREAT!!! P.S. I have someone else do my fretworks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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