Members Amanda-Jane Posted October 25, 2007 Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 Here is an example of some beautiful inlayshttp://www.schwartzguitars.com/inlay2.htm I am in love with this stuff. I would love to have a guitar with these beautiful designs. Can this be done on any guitar?.. or does it have to be done during the building process? Does anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarist21 Posted October 25, 2007 Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 It can be done on any guitar, technically. The issue is where you want it. For instance, if you want something really elaborate on the fretboard, you'd have to take out all the frets to put it in. Freeman did his own inlays. Bjorn too I think. Ellen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members missedmyexit Posted October 25, 2007 Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 This can be done after the Building process. For me I can appreciate the work and talent that goes into do something like this But It's too flashy for my taste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sisyphus2 Posted October 25, 2007 Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 If you are going to take your guitar morris dancing or are just about to be named pearly king / queen.....but each to their own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Amanda-Jane Posted October 25, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 But It's too flashy for my taste I like the simple flower desings..not the ones that are heavily decorated with inlays. I seen one that had the back simply decorated with daisy's (my wedding flower) and butterflies. It was on the back but hinted towards the front with a few peekaboo flowers and a daisy on the fret board..LOVED IT.. it look like it should be mine.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sisyphus2 Posted October 25, 2007 Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 maybe a tiny bit to personalise your guitar? Just a tiny bit though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Freeman Keller Posted October 25, 2007 Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 Anything and everything is possible. I have used pearl from Andy Depaule for the simple initials in the headstock (see my avatar) to the traditional scrolly stuff on my mandolin. Andy can have his sources cut almost anything you want if you furnish a drawinghttp://www.luthiersupply.com/ It is much easier to do while the instrument is being made, but it would be possible to add later. For a headstock inlay you would have to refinish it after the work was done, to inlay a fretboard you would need to pull the frets. I'm not usually a fan of a lot of bling, but here is the mandohttp://www.kitguitarsforum.com/forum/threads.php?id=763_0_9_40_C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Queequeg Posted October 25, 2007 Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 As is the case with all fashion trends, guitar ornamentation goes in and out of style. We're in a period now of "understated elegance" where it's not considered fashionable to inlay a lot of MOP or abalone, but these are ancient arts going back centuries. If you like this inlay artistry, take a look at the work of Larry Robinson & Grit Laskin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Queequeg Posted October 25, 2007 Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 +1...and Jean Larrivee. You know, I believe it's Wendy who does the inlay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarist21 Posted October 25, 2007 Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 ...but here is the mandohttp://www.kitguitarsforum.com/forum/threads.php?id=763_0_9_40_C GEEZ, Freeman! Why have I never seen this before! That is awesome! Makes me want to build one so bad. Ellen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Queequeg Posted October 26, 2007 Members Share Posted October 26, 2007 that mandolin is beautiful, isn't it? And I love that headstock inlay.Very traditional and tastefully done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Samilyn Posted October 28, 2007 Members Share Posted October 28, 2007 Though I'm not into heavily decorated gits, I will admit that inlay work is a lovely art form. I did have the opportunity to see some outstanding inlay work last night. Marcellis brought the de-cursed Dragon back from Viet Nam and I got to see it close up. I was astounded. (And it played pretty darn good, too!) No telling how many man-hours of labor go into a finely inlaid git. I know I'd never have that kind of patience in a million years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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