let's talk fretboard inlays

[eljay]

hello, all!

i'm pretty hot for the split block fb inlays that H offers. lately, though, the split-parallelogram blocks found on G es-345 have caught my eye, too. does anyone know whether H can/will put these on a build? thank you for info, eljay

[tulk1]

hello, all!

i'm pretty hot for the split block fb inlays that H offers. lately, though, the split-parallelogram blocks found on G es-345 have caught my eye, too. does anyone know whether H can/will put these on a build? thank you for info, eljay

You already know the best way to find out. You got their tele#. Find out and let us know.

 

Since you've brought up inlays. That was some trip watching fretboard binding and position markers being added during the PSPIII tour. And it seems that Heritage has brought the inlay work back in shop. At PSPII it was mentioned that they sent a lot of their work out to a plant in Tenn that specializes in working with MoP and Abalone. Doesn't seem to be the case, now. Or so I was told this year. It's all back in-house. How awesome is that? Next thing you know, they'll find that ON switch on the $10k coat rack.

[big bob]

like this

 

 

they did it at least once..

[eljay]

yowza! thanks, big bob!

[Kuz]

I have always liked traps and split blocks BUT I am partial to these....

 

[GuitArtMan]

Trapezoids. You can quote me. Period. End quote.

[big bob]

im starting to really like to play without.

[H]

im starting to really like to play without.

 

+1

 

I really like that look too but only with ebony boards. I quite like the Gretsch-style high markers too, the ones biased to the bass side of the fretboard.

[barrymclark]

For the more ornate inlays from Heritage, I like the split blocks the most.

 

I, too, like the Gretsch thumbnail inlays. I like them so much, on my guitar design, I do something similar.

[tulk1]

im starting to really like to play without.

 

My Oldhimerz is in full bloom today. Can't remember - what the heck is this guitar?? I want one ...... badly. No wait, badly would be my playing. I want one .... yeah, just want one. ............... but with traps.

[jrfreed]

+1 on blank ebony fretboards especially for a hollowbody jazz guitar. Clean lines and classic look

 

For thinlines and semi's I dig the 60's style mini-blocks (who would thunk it eh?)

[barrymclark]

My Oldhimerz is in full bloom today. Can't remember - what the heck is this guitar?? I want one ...... badly. No wait, badly would be my playing. I want one .... yeah, just want one. ............... but with traps.

If memory serves, this is a one-off, rhythm-style H575. I think it was billed by the retailer as a Sweet 16 though but the label inside said differently.

[eljay]

No wait, badly would be my playing.

 

that's what folks at the Barn were saying . . . NOT.

 

i'd love to play at yer level!

[FredZepp]

My Oldhimerz is in full bloom today. Can't remember - what the heck is this guitar?? I want one ...... badly.

575 Custom... BigBob..

[smurph1]

im starting to really like to play without.

gotta admit i really like the whole "Less is More" thing..Nice!!

[iim7v7im7]

Still like my split blocks....

 

[iim7v7im7]

More than my regular blocks...

 

[FredZepp]

And then ..sometimes , it's nice just to be a bit different... Abalone Heart.

 

[big bob]

And then ..sometimes , it's nice just to be a bit different... Abalone Heart.

 

I've been waiting for those to show up... Stunning.. If you can't play naked, then by all means get dressed up...

[kbp810]

And then ..sometimes , it's nice just to be a bit different... Abalone Heart.

 

I get a little weak in the knees each and everytime I see that Fred

 

I nearly passed out at PSP when I saw it in person!

[FredZepp]

I get a little weak in the knees each and everytime I see that Fred

 

I nearly passed out at PSP when I saw it in person!

Thanks... yeah, it does grab your attention.. I should have put it in Vince's hands for a while ... but it was a busy day for all at PSP...

[TalismanRich]

You already know the best way to find out. You got their tele#. Find out and let us know.

 

Since you've brought up inlays. That was some trip watching fretboard binding and position markers being added during the PSPIII tour. And it seems that Heritage has brought the inlay work back in shop. At PSPII it was mentioned that they sent a lot of their work out to a plant in Tenn that specializes in working with MoP and Abalone. Doesn't seem to be the case, now. Or so I was told this year. It's all back in-house. How awesome is that? Next thing you know, they'll find that ON switch on the $10k coat rack.

 

If memory serves me (and sometimes it doesn't) the MOP comes from Custom Inlay in Caneyville Ky. It takes special equipment to grind MOP and abolone safely. It's just about 30 miles west of where I work in Elizabethtown KY. One of these day's I should take a half day off and ride down there.

 

Brian Englands Custom Inlay.

[eljay]

t-rich, i' so glad you posted the link to bryan england!

 

my good taste impresses even me!

 

i thought i wanted this:

 

 

until i beheld this magnificence:

 

 

that would look so kool on a guitar mounted next to my velvet elvis picture!

 

all just kidding, of course. what a neat website!

[Kuz]

Fred you win..... they are the most impressive inlays of any guitar I have ever seen.

 

I think we should just call them "Fredlays" and end this thread.....

 

Just an INCREDIBLE work of art..... so am I still in the will or what???? (LOL)

[FredZepp]

Fred you win..... they are the most impressive inlays of any guitar I have ever seen.

 

I think we should just call them "Fredlays" and end this thread.....

 

Just an INCREDIBLE work of art..... so am I still in the will or what???? (LOL)

LOL You're in my will .... as long as I'm in yours....