So, I'm looking at doing another guitar and while this one won't be Warmoth, this site has become one of my main sources of information on building. Plus, I've really come to trust and respect a number of the folks who contribute here. So I'm looking for opinions/comments on my plan.
What I want to do is something a bit more involved than simply screwing pieces together in order to get more experience at building a guitar without committing myself to a full build. The company supplying the kit will allow me to supply my own fretboard which they will then use to complete the neck. So, what I want to do is obtain a fretboard blank and learn to install inlays. I can obtain the a fretboard blank from StewMac and the inlays from De Paule Supply. The picture shows a collection of their inlays named "Modern Art". My preference is the ones with the square/rectangular design (right side of picture). These only have nine inlays while the other options have ten inlays which may be problem since I'm going to have 24 frets. I'll have to inquire whether there is a way to get the extra inlay or not; however, one of the things that appeals to me about this set it that it should be easier to route than some of the others. If I can't get the extra inlay, I'll have to go with the oval shaped set. I'm trying to stay away from the ones on the left because they would probably be really hard to route for and fragile at the tips.
Also, I am planning on purchasing the following tool to do the routing for the inlays.
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=57&products_id=18
Any thoughts or comments on my plan?
Thanks!
What I want to do is something a bit more involved than simply screwing pieces together in order to get more experience at building a guitar without committing myself to a full build. The company supplying the kit will allow me to supply my own fretboard which they will then use to complete the neck. So, what I want to do is obtain a fretboard blank and learn to install inlays. I can obtain the a fretboard blank from StewMac and the inlays from De Paule Supply. The picture shows a collection of their inlays named "Modern Art". My preference is the ones with the square/rectangular design (right side of picture). These only have nine inlays while the other options have ten inlays which may be problem since I'm going to have 24 frets. I'll have to inquire whether there is a way to get the extra inlay or not; however, one of the things that appeals to me about this set it that it should be easier to route than some of the others. If I can't get the extra inlay, I'll have to go with the oval shaped set. I'm trying to stay away from the ones on the left because they would probably be really hard to route for and fragile at the tips.
Also, I am planning on purchasing the following tool to do the routing for the inlays.
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=57&products_id=18
Any thoughts or comments on my plan?
Thanks!