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Stick-on Block Inlays?

#2
You'd run into seme serious problems if you wanted to give your fretboard some kind of oil conditioner, like lemon oil, ect.

Also, people would probably be able to tell right away it's not real inlay if you used tape, or some stick on product.
 
#3
Yeah, I know. I wouldn't really want to do that to anything good. That's why I am looking for something that maybe looks more professional but still is cheaper than a whole new neck.
 
#4
A while back [thinking at least 6 months to a few years ago] there was a company that had product that is nearly identical to what you described. They were stickers that looked like block inlays in a variety of materials. I don't have a clue what that link is any more though.

good luck.
 
#13
grace & groove said:
Cheapest possible way would be electric tape, right?

Any other ideas?
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Ooooo, please no. Don't do that.



I know this isn't the cheapest way, but why don't you check with your local music store that does set up and repairs.

I once had one in the next town over from me where the guitar tech did custom work including fret inlays. He did some very intricate work. Stuff like vines or skulls with cross bones, pretty much whatever you wanted. Block inlays would be a cinch.

I think anything home made would turn out looking that way. Not to mention anything you stick on will eventually wear off unless you put a finish over it.
 
#15
Chunk-O-Funk said:
I know this isn't the cheapest way, but why don't you check with your local music store that does set up and repairs.

I once had one in the next town over from me where the guitar tech did custom work including fret inlays. He did some very intricate work. Stuff like vines or skulls with cross bones, pretty much whatever you wanted. Block inlays would be a cinch.
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However inlaying almost ALWAYS involves a refret, which throws another hundred or more on top of the price. If you're dealing with maple, a partial refinish as well. At this point, it's simply crazy.

Electrical tape will work, just double check the dimensions.

Perhaps you can get someone to measure each of their inlays and get a vinyl sticker or sign maker to get you adhesive black inlays in exactly the right size?
 
#17
You could try to take it to a wood worker and see if he'll give you a reasonable quote for doing it for you, but I can't see any temporary solution that would look good.. I know what you mean about the blocks.. they're nice once you get used to them!
 
#20
TBalls said:
Stick-on inlays? Wouldn't those be onlays? :rollno:
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