Installing different fretboard inlays in "dot" guitar...

[Erlend_G]

I love my Epiphone Wildkat, but I don't think the round dot inlays look good at all...

I find myself wanting to replace them, either with block inlays, or "diamonds"-

made out of maple.

I know this will be a costly procedure, if i deliver the guitar to a skilled luthier,.

but it's my beloved, main guitar.

How much would you pay, maximum, for a well done job of this kind?

-Erlend

 

[DavidRavenMoon]

Re: Installing different fretboard inlays in "dot" guitar...

I hate dots. I used diamonds on one of my guitars.

I wouldn’t use maple. It will get dirty fast, which is why maple fretboards are lacquered.

The proper way to do this would be to remove all the frets, install the inlays and then sand them flush with the fretboard. Then install new frets.

So you’re talking about a fairly expensive job. I charge $250 to refret a guitar without binding. Don’t even know what I’d charge for inlays.

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[Aceman]

Re: Installing different fretboard inlays in "dot" guitar...

Inlay Stickers...


Just kidding. To go from dots to diamonds sounds really painful and expensive. But hey - if you have the tools and time, I can't think it would be that difficult.Just slow and patient....

 

[Erlend_G]

Re: Installing different fretboard inlays in "dot" guitar...

Ok. I've never been good at working with wood.

Would a luthier really need to refret the guitar, just to put in different inlays?

... oh well.. this was just a day dream.

 

[DavidRavenMoon]

Re: Installing different fretboard inlays in "dot" guitar...

Would a luthier really need to refret the guitar, just to put in different inlays?

Yes, I just told you that. [emoji16] Inlays are done before frets are installed. The problem is the frets are in the way. Especially up the neck.

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[Erlend_G]

Re: Installing different fretboard inlays in "dot" guitar...

Okay,. Then I'll have to live with my guitar, the way it is- until I wear the frets out

thank you all for answers.

-Erlend

 

[PFDarkside]

Re: Installing different fretboard inlays in "dot" guitar...

Yes, I just told you that. [emoji16] Inlays are done before frets are installed. The problem is the frets are in the way. Especially up the neck.

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That’s a cool, unique look.

 

[Mincer]

Re: Installing different fretboard inlays in "dot" guitar...

I don't mind dots, but I also like when people experiment with something new, cool, functional and beautiful. I've seen some neat ones made with stainless steel and other metals.
As far as your guitar...I would think it would be and easy (but expensive) job for a good luthier.

 

[DavidRavenMoon]

Re: Installing different fretboard inlays in "dot" guitar...

That’s a cool, unique look.

Thanks! Inspired by Tiesco

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[Dave Locher]

Re: Installing different fretboard inlays in "dot" guitar...

I like dots, personally, but those ^^ are cool!

 

[St_Genesius]

Re: Installing different fretboard inlays in "dot" guitar...

After so many threads about making big changes to it, I'm starting to think that, actually, you HATE your Wildkat.

 

[solspirit]

Re: Installing different fretboard inlays in "dot" guitar...

Hmmm

 

[Chris Pile]

Re: Installing different fretboard inlays in "dot" guitar...

Clever pickguard design on the Tele thing. It's got "flair".

 

[NegativeEase]

Re: Installing different fretboard inlays in "dot" guitar...

Hexagons are the sh*t -especially Hexagons on Ebony.

riffing while posting

 

[Chris Pile]

Re: Installing different fretboard inlays in "dot" guitar...

Nice. Usually see hexagons of abalone on Martins and such. No reason they can't go on a solidbody.

 

[ItsaBass]

Re: Installing different fretboard inlays in "dot" guitar...

Not worth the labor on that guitar IMO.

It can be done without pulling the frets. It's harder, but it's possible. Hundreds of dollars, I'd think – and less than ideal results.

Epi frets are going to wear down relatively quickly in the grand scheme of things anyhow, though. So might as well just keep playing it and wait till it needs a re-fret.

FWIW, the Uptown Kat cures both of your recently posted problems with the Wildcat...and it has an ebony board. No Bigsby, though (I highly prefer a trapeze, for looks and for function).

 

[Gtrjunior]

Re: Installing different fretboard inlays in "dot" guitar...

Yes, I just told you that. [emoji16] Inlays are done before frets are installed. The problem is the frets are in the way. Especially up the neck.

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Is that one of your builds, David? That is VERY COOL!!

 

[uOpt]

Re: Installing different fretboard inlays in "dot" guitar...

It would only be worth it if you want different frets anyway.

 

[Erlend_G]

Re: Installing different fretboard inlays in "dot" guitar...

Sorry that I didn't bring all my threads to a single one-

But my guitar's OK-

and thank you all for answers

 

[AlexR]

Re: Installing different fretboard inlays in "dot" guitar...

Its not the number of threads.....its the pure amount of fundamental issues you want changed.