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FrankC
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Is anyone using real wood for inlay on their fingerboards? I would think something like koa dots with a koa rosette would be a nice look. I know its a minor cosmetic thing but would definitely add that custom touch wouldn't it? I realize you couldn't get too intricate with it but for something like dots or rectangles would be a nice touch
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Why couldn't you get intricate? Larry Davis sells resin impregnated woods (including Koa) that stuff will wear like the kitchen sink. I think it would look great.

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In fact, seems like I saw a photo recently of some artist using koa for the "vines" on the vine fretboard inlays. Can't remember where I saw it, but it was incredible.

Also, remember that Taylor guitars has used wood lots on their fretboard inlays: running horses, the John Denver model, etc.


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It was Paul Bordeaux. He posted them here.   

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[QUOTE=Brock Poling]
It was Paul Bordeaux. He posted them here.    [/QUOTE]

And they were awesome! You better believe I saved a copy of those pics.

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CAn someone repost a picture of those? Would love to see them!

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Hi Guys,

Here's a copy of the photo originally posted. Thanks for the kind words.


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WOW ! Almost too pretty to put frets into.
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Here are some pictures of ukuleles from Dave Means that use a center wood inlay in a rope pattern. I happen to like the look and plan to use it in a future project.

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