looking for tech advice..

[big bob]

I have on order a angled strat maple/maple with abalone dots, I would like to scallope from twelve down. I have done this in the past with great results, I use files and sand paper only ( no power) and go real slow. now for the questions
how deep are the abalone markers ie. depth

also i have never finished a maple board, go figger with all the necks i have finished.. how does one remove the niro from the frets after the finish has cured?

thanks in advance
Bob..

 

[blue313]

Abalone is usually pretty thin (0.050") but I haven't removed any from a W neck yet.

Removing finish from frets is pretty easy, it doesn't stick to the metal real well.  You can either play it off or steel wool it off.

 

[simple]

The abalone is not thick enough to do a scallop to and since they are made from real shell they will flake and chip out easily by attempting it.

 

[big bob]

thanks guys ..