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Why no block inlays on maple fingerboards?          Carvin.com BBS Forum Index » FAQ View previous topic :: View next topic   Jump to Bottom of Page   Why no block inlays on maple fingerboards?  Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 12:16 pm   Message   Albert C Carvin Head Guitar Tech Joined: 01 Feb 2007 Posts: 58 The main reason we don't use block inlays on maple boards is because abalone or MOP inlays are very dense materials. More so than maple by far. So, when the fretboard is given the radius, the inlay will not sand evenly. You would need to use more pressure when sanding causing the maple to burn. Not a pretty sight. There's also the filling issue as well. It can be done with plastic inlays, which is what most companies like gibson, jackson and ibanez use. But not something as dense as abalone or MOP. Now, I'm not saying it can't be done. But it would require different tooling and would be extremely time consuming, making it not worth the effort at that point. So we opt not to have this as an option. Last edited by Albert C on Tue Jun 10, 2008 12:19 pm; edited 1 time in total        Carvin.com BBS Forum Index » FAQ Page 1 of 1 Top of Page All times are GMT - 4 Hours View previous topic :: View next topic Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First  Jump to: Select a forum Off-Topic----------------AnnouncementsFAQCarvin Photo GalleryWebsite Suggestions Carvin Products----------------Carvin GuitarsCarvin MIDI Synth GuitarsCarvin BassesCarvin Guitar AmplifiersCarvin Bass AmplifiersCarvin Pro AudioTech TalkBuilder's ForumProduct Suggestions Other Carvin Discussion----------------Share Your Carvin-Made MusicPro PlayersCarvinite Gatherings Non-Carvin Gear----------------Non-Carvin Gear  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum The views and opinions expressed on the Carvin Forums are solely the responsibility of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Carvin Corporation. The Carvin.com administrators will block all e-mail addresses violating the established BBS rules. Topics that are not based on Carvin Gear or experiences with Carvin Gear will be subject to prompt deletion. Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group