I'm looking for some pics of fingerboards with block inlays for an upcoming build. I haven't found a lot with a Google search so if anyone has any good pics, I'd appreciate if you posted them here. Thanks.
I'm looking for some pics of fingerboards with block inlays for an upcoming build. I haven't found a lot with a Google search so if anyone has any good pics, I'd appreciate if you posted them here. Thanks.
Two very similar with simple pearl blocks, one a little different.
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https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/t...custom-mandola
https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/t...stom-hamlett-f
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I love block inlays...
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The Gibson Sam Bush signature models have a block inlay, so you can find some examples with a search for that.
block with Abalone sandwiched between 2 pieces of oyster shell looks nice ..
NZ Paua shell offers a more intensive blue..
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Just curious, is there any concern about wear on block inlays or is it as hard or harder than ebony?
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While we're on the subject I am curious why there is often a block inlay at the first fret. The nut is like the 12th fret only an octave lower. Putting an inlay at the first fret would be like putting an inlay at the 13th fret. An inlay at the first fret does not seem to follow the rest of the fret marking convention. Perhaps it is done for decorative reasons. Some builds do not have a first fret marker, (j-hill's Stiver at post 17) for an example.
Block inlays can be stunning. Really beautiful.
As far as playing, I use the dots on the side of the neck anyway, so it makes little difference to my playing what is on the fretboard itself.
But the look can be amazing.
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