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Pyramid Inlay & scalloped frets


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hi folks, im only new to this site but since ive seen it ive been thinking of performing some mods, as i have most of the tools available i was a little confused on a couple things, 1. to get the pyramid inlays - did u have them made from a printing shop? (the design) if so, where can i get some templates of the real size so i can get some made so i can get some printed? 2. what is the benfit of having scalloped frets ? i was thinking on scalloping from the 12th or 15fret upto 24 what are the pros and cons to doing this?.

answers would be much appreciated :D

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scalloping stops your fingers touching the fretboard, making bending and smooth vibrato easier. Its a very personal thing so try to have a go on a guitar that is allready scalloped before you take the file to your own :D

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Welcome to the forum Big-Nightstick :D

The one's used in the tutorial were made by hand using flourescent vinal as a backer so they wouldn't fade quickly. You can purchase it from almost any graphics sign shop but they might have to order it in if your looking for special colors..........

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Thankyou guys, ive managed to track someone down in my area that does inlay work but i havnt actually spoken to him yet. i live out in the country in australia so this kinda thing is hard to come by but i appreciate your help. the guitar i hope to mod is my old gibson Flying V, it sounds good, but plays like crap, it has a trem but it never holds tune, unless ive locked it completly. ive played a few jems with scalloped boards but it was a long time ago so i dont really remember what it was like, do u think scalloping the fretboard is a cheaper approach to improving playability? (small frets) i plan on doing the work myself as i cannot really afford to get it professionally done.

what are some realitivly easy mods that i can perform with low cost to improve speed,vibrato, feel etc ? :D

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improve speed,vibrato, feel etc ?

The key to that is just practice ( or go down to the cross roads one night lol )

I shave all my necks thin, i find this helps me to play faster. If i was you i would go to your local music shop and try out a few guitars and take note of what feel good to you, then try and mod your guitar like them.

Hope this helps.

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