Sirbiznatch007 Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 Hi, I bought a Gibson SG, it has the dot inlays, I don't mind them. But I was wondering if I am able to change the dot inlays to trapeziod inlays. WHat will I need?/ And what should I do? Thanks you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 Hi Sirbiznatch007 and welcome to the forum Your going to need the inlay material of course and you can get it off Ebay or through Stew Mac or a host of other resources. Then be prepared to take off the frets and do the inlay following one of the many tutorials here. Of course your going to need a mini router such as a dremel and fretting supplies unless you skip that part and have somebody else do it but then you would miss half the fun Hope this helps ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Mariah Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 Why is removing the frets neccesary if you're installing something that goes between them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 Why is removing the frets neccesary if you're installing something that goes between them? well read the tutorial and it will answer that question.but i will put it in short form how will you adequately sand the inlays flush,or even properly rout them,without removing the frets? especially with trapezoidal inlays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Mariah Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 well read the tutorial and it will answer that question. None of the tutorials mention anything about frets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setch Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 After installing inlays you need to dress the entire fretboard surface to level it, then progress up the grits to get smooth, scratch-free inlays. As you might imagine, frets kind of interfere with this procedure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotrock Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 The plans for the inlays are hidden somewhere over at mimf. I found them a while back but I'm sure I couldn't find them again. Hopefully someone else can help you out. I think that none of the tutorials mention frets because they all assume that you are doing it on an unfretted board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirbiznatch007 Posted June 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 Thanks alot guys. You helped me out alot. I guess this is going to be a bigger project then I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Mariah Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 I guess this is going to be a bigger project then I thought. You're lucky you found that out beforehand. I'm usually right in the middle when I figure that out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setch Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 The plans for the inlays are hidden somewhere over at mimf. I found them a while back but I'm sure I couldn't find them again. Hopefully someone else can help you out. I think that none of the tutorials mention frets because they all assume that you are doing it on an unfretted board. The inlays are included in John Catto's Les Paul template - along with all the body routes, outline and headstock. The template is in the library, in the instrument and tools plans and templates section, which is right at the bottom of the library page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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