First fret inlay question

[Heavy Rock]

Hi everyone, in the custom neck builder some inlay shapes show the first fret populated (lightning bolt) and some don't (trapezoid). Does that mean that the shapes that show the first fret populated come as standard with that feature? Thanks!

 

[NedRyerson]

Yes.

 

[Heavy Rock]

Perfect thanks! I was wondering because I saw Aaron's video on the inlay shapes saying the first fret option is optional for all inlay shapes but that's 7 years old, so I guess things changed since then.

 

[aarontunes]

Perfect thanks! I was wondering because I saw Aaron's video on the inlay shapes saying the first fret option is optional for all inlay shapes but that's 7 years old, so I guess things changed since then.

On some inlay patterns the marker at the first fret is standard. On others it's not. Whatever you see in the custom builder is what is standard.

Either way, the first fret inlay is always optional. It can be added or removed as your precious heart desires, with a mere phone call....and one million dollars.

 

[Hodgo]

Hey @aarontunes - does that work in reverse? Can I request just a 12th fret marker? Or mix and match? Like uhhh… let’s say an iron cross, a diamond, a star, a supernova, and a split diamond at 3/5/7/9/12 respectively?

I love those old Martin snowflakes that changed at each location.

 

[NedRyerson]

Hey @aarontunes - does that work in reverse? Can I request just a 12th fret marker? Or mix and match? Like uhhh… let’s say an iron cross, a diamond, a star, a supernova, and a split diamond at 3/5/7/9/12 respectively?

I love those old Martin snowflakes that changed at each location.

Check out my Masque of the Red Death guitar for a 12th-fret-only option:

Masque of the Red Death

I just ordered some more parts to start this project, as originally depicted in this thread. Repost pics of the body to start: And the mock-up theme: I decided to go with the transparent pickguard that I'll back-paint in red after applying the final line from the story as the quote...

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I shudder to think how much the upcharge will be for different inlays at different spots, though.

 

[aarontunes]

Hey @aarontunes - does that work in reverse? Can I request just a 12th fret marker? Or mix and match? Like uhhh… let’s say an iron cross, a diamond, a star, a supernova, and a split diamond at 3/5/7/9/12 respectively?

I love those old Martin snowflakes that changed at each location.

I know for sure you can get "12th fret only" on any of them. However, I'm not sure about mixing and matching. You'll need to call in to check on that....and be prepared for:

 

[Heavy Rock]

On some inlay patterns the marker at the first fret is standard. On others it's not. Whatever you see in the custom builder is what is standard.

Either way, the first fret inlay is always optional. It can be added or removed as your precious heart desires, with a mere phone call....and one million dollars.

Super, thanks @aarontunes for making it super clear, cheers.

 

[electric__steve]

I know for sure you can get "12th fret only" on any of them. However, I'm not sure about mixing and matching. You'll need to call in to check on that....and be prepared for:

Brah, that’s like $20 in 2024 money.