Where to get inlay work done?

[RobRR]

Who would be a good choice to have colored sharkfin (MOTO) inlays installed in a neck? Roundabout price? There are no center dots to get in the way. And before you say anything, the neck IS worth having this done to. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[sully]

Re: Where to get inlay work done?

gmw, i guess, but if you're gonna pay to have inlays put in, why get the plastic ones? the MOP real deals are probably easier to get. no idea what they'd cost, but i assume you'll have to add the cost of a refret in b/c you gotta have a nice flat surface to do that stuff.

sully

[RobRR]

Re: Where to get inlay work done?

I love MOP, but they dont come in custom colors. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[Inazone]

Re: Where to get inlay work done?

I've had inlays done at Brown's Guitar Factory (St. Paul, MN) on three Jacksons, although always with real pearl or abalone. When I was getting a Dinky refinished by GMW and wanted custom inlays, Lee actually suggested that if I wanted inlay work done that I take it to Brown's since I'd worked with them before. Not sure if it's just a matter of available time at GMW or what, but I had Lee and Dan work on the body while John Brown did the inlays. The BGF website is www.brownsguitarfactory.com, although he's not quite "hip" to the whole Internet and e-mail thing yet, so I'd suggest calling if you're interested.

I'm sure there must be some way to dye natural inlay material. It just seems like a shame to spend the money on MOTO, as it will easily run you at least $250. You'd almost be better off trying to find some of those adhesive MOTO packs that used to turn up on eBay.

[4koa]

Re: Where to get inlay work done?

You could try Ron Thorn at Thorn Inlay also..

[Venomboy]

Re: Where to get inlay work done?

Also try www.bordeauxinlay.com

Paul Bordeaux will be doing the inlays for my MCS guitar. He's a nice and talented guy. Ron Thorn does great work but you'll wait forever for him.

Also try www.sharkinlay.com