Tele Neck Inlay Finished

[JPOL007]

I finally got all of the detail completed on the Tele neck. This is absolutely the last time I use this method to finish another inlay. Just don’t have the patience and time needed to try another one :doh: Waiting on some tuning pegs and this thing can be assembled. Using the wait time to let all of the oil and acrylic dry.

 

[PhilHill]

This is absolutely the last time I use this method to finish another inlay. Just don’t have the patience and time needed to try another one

I see your point.............Heck of a good job though, Congrats on your efforts................ :icon_thumright: :icon_thumright:

 

[JPOL007]

This is absolutely the last time I use this method to finish another inlay. Just don’t have the patience and time needed to try another one

I see your point.............Heck of a good job though, Congrats on your efforts................ :icon_thumright: :icon_thumright:

Thank you, the wife said it was pretty. A compliment from her is nice but forum compliments are nicer.

 

[DangerousR6]

That's crazy awesome... :headbang:

 

[rauchman]

Unbelievable work.  Outstanding.  Do you do this with the frets already on the neck?  Wow!

Did you do a similar idea with a Celtic knot pattern?

 

[vetteman]

Nice, but it's called an AXE!  :headbang:

 

[Verne Bunsen]

Well, the good news is that it is frickin amazing. Outstanding!

 

[DangerousR6]

Nice, but it's called an AXE!  :headbang:

:toothy12:

 

[wildbill]

There can be only one !    Excellent work, even better patience.

 

[stratamania]

Well done on completing it. I appreciate the patience it must have taken.  :icon_thumright:

 

[JPOL007]

Unbelievable work.  Outstanding.  Do you do this with the frets already on the neck?  Wow!

Did you do a similar idea with a Celtic knot pattern?

Thanks, the knot was done using crushed mother of pearl and CA glue. This is acrylic paint over shellac. The design was cut into the fretboard using a CO2 laser with the frets already installed. The laser doesn't cut anything not organic leaving the frets undamaged.

 

[JPOL007]

Nice, but it's called an AXE!  :headbang:

:laughing11: :laughing11: :laughing11:

 

[JPOL007]

That's crazy awesome... :headbang:

Thanks, couldn't have something messing up the look of that pickguard :doh:

 

[JPOL007]

Thanks for all of the kind words from everyone ccasion14:

 

[rauchman]

Unbelievable work.  Outstanding.  Do you do this with the frets already on the neck?  Wow!

Did you do a similar idea with a Celtic knot pattern?

Thanks, the knot was done using crushed mother of pearl and CA glue. This is acrylic paint over shellac. The design was cut into the fretboard using a CO2 laser with the frets already installed. The laser doesn't cut anything not organic leaving the frets undamaged.

Very cool.  I have to ask, how much is the laser?  Where does one get one?

 

[JPOL007]

Very cool.  I have to ask, how much is the laser?  Where does one get one?
[/quote]The work was done by a shop in my area. I would guess low to mid 5 figures judging by the size of the equipment. The base is about the size of a pool table. I can get his contact info if you want.

 

[Rick]

I'd like one of those lasers.  For varments and such.

 

[JPOL007]

I'd like one of those lasers.  For varments and such.

Would hate to be a groundhog in your area if you get one :laughing11: :laughing11:

 

[NedRyerson]

The laser doesn't cut anything not organic leaving the frets undamaged.

I feel like this was part of a Star Trek plot, like the gas in ST VIII that dissolved organic matter.

 

[SeattleScotty]

Wow, that is quite a piece of art! That is very unique, there's definitely no one with that kind of fretboard around! Nice work!  :yourock: