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Custom Fret Inlay Luthiers Reccomendations?
Does anyone have any experience with any custom fretwork? Pricing, skill, and turn around time are key for me. I dont want someone who is backlogged 6 months, but I also want a quality job done. Can anyone provide any reccommdations?
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If you are just looking for inlay work, Larry Robinson is one of the best.
https://robinsoninlays.com/
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Inlay work
Harvey Leach recently did some inlay work for me. Absolutely stunning work!! He is located in northern California.
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Jimmi Wingert is also famous for her inlay work although she had taken a hiatus earlier and I do not know if she is accepting work yet.
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Harvey Leach is probably the best, and most famous, inlay artist out there.
Bill Nichols does wonderful work as well.
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Craig Lavin is also a very good artist and very prolific.
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Welcome Datcoolguy!
Plus one for Jimmi Wingert, who has done some amazing inlays for my guitars. She's working again after a break to have a baby, and you can see her inlays here - https://www.instagram.com/jimmiwingertinlay/?hl=en Larry, Harvey and Jimmi each bring their own aesthetic to their inlays and with those three, plus Craig Lavin, you have an amazing choice. |
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As has been said, Larry Robinson, Harvey Leach, and Jimmi Wingert are all great choices, but they probably all have the 6-month backlog you are trying to avoid. Perhaps look into Mike Franks of Michigan? He's done some impressive inlay work that you can see at links here.
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Adding inlay to an existing guitar is far more difficult than doing it before the fretboard is attached. Depending on the complexity of the design, you might consider having a new fretboard made, and then most of the time-consuming work can be done while you have your guitar, and then its a faster job of just replacing the fretboard. Of course, if it’s just a matter of adding a little decoration between a couple frets, thats a different story -
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But you said you are looking to avoid a lengthy wait right? It won't hurt to check, but I'd be surprised if folks like Robinson, Leach, or Wingert didn't have considerable waitlist. |
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Frework?
Hey datcoolguy
It occurs to me you have not actually mentioned whether you want INLAY, or FRETWORK. (Or both) Paul
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I can recommend Larry Robinson. My partner had her custom guitar fretboard inlaid.
In her case, she had the luthier send the neck just before final attachment. The turn-around time was not excessive (maybe 4 weeks). Are you looking at inlay on an existing guitar? That would entail a lot more prep work.
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