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While I do have somewhat of an idea how to do it, does any one have a good way to inlay abalone purlings to the sides?

Thanks

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Peter M.
Cornerstone Guitars
http://www.cornerstoneukes.com

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Peter M.
Cornerstone Guitars
http://www.cornerstoneukes.com

Only one way I can think of ..use the filler strip, glue up the bindings and purfs as usual, pull the strip and then break the shell into the cavity - it will nee dot be in small pieces around the waist and cutaway. I examined a friends 82 Larrivee presentation which has the 45 style shell purfs, in the cutaway, the shell pieces where about 3/16 to 1/4 long in order to conform ot the curve.

BTW .. have fun !!!!

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Tony Karol
www.karol-guitars.com
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Peter, I asked the same thing awhile back and recieved several replies. I'm in the process of inlaying Abalam purfs right now. Tony is right on with the filler strip. I ended up getting Abalam instead. Its a lamanated shell and works better than I thought it would. I got it from Rescue Pearl. Hope this helps.

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[QUOTE=Dave Rickard] Peter, I asked the same thing awhile back and recieved several replies. I'm in the process of inlaying Abalam purfs right now. Tony is right on with the filler strip. I ended up getting Abalam instead. Its a lamanated shell and works better than I thought it would. I got it from Rescue Pearl. Hope this helps. [/QUOTE]

Dave, I have been doing abalone purflings for a while now....what I ment was the purflings on the sides....not top or back!

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Peter M.
Cornerstone Guitars
http://www.cornerstoneukes.com

If you are looking to do a 45 style perfling with abalone on the sides, this is availabe at custom pearl inlay , that is where I get mine. The real stuff like martin uses is a bit thinner on the side than what is used on the top.
518-483-7685 Dave will take care of you. There is a teflon strip you lay in when binding. Once they are cured overnight the teflon is pulled and you drop in the pearl.
   That is how I do mine
john hall
blues creek guitars