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  Epiphone inlay

  Posted by Chip Tait Brooklyn Fretworks on September 11, 2024 at 12:05 am

  I just got an Epiphone SG in that’s missing one of its trapezoidal MOP inlays. Can those inlays be purchased individually? I know Stewmac sells whole sets.

  Also, is it best practice to replace all of them, or is it okay to just replace the one that is missing?

  Thanks!

  Chip Tait Brooklyn Fretworks replied 1 year ago 3 Members · 3 Replies
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  Jacob Wieder

  Member

  September 11, 2024 at 6:59 am

  <div>Hi. </div>

  if it was me, i would fabricate one from a blank.

  https://www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/materials/pearl-inlay-blank

  i am sure there are other suppliers as well. I once bought a bag of inlay material. That is nice to have, because you can select the one that fits best.

  stewmac.com

  Pearl Inlay Blank - StewMac

  Dazzling color and grain, consistent color and thickness.
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  Scott St. Dennis Harpeth Guitar Restoration, LLC

  Member

  September 14, 2024 at 8:33 pm

  I wouldn’t be offended if you just replaced the one that’s missing.
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  Chip Tait Brooklyn Fretworks

  Member

  September 15, 2024 at 10:05 pm

  Philadelphia Luthier Supply sells a whole set for around $25. So I bought that, then scanned them to use at a later date in Lightburn on the laser.

  The set was close enough in color that I just used the one to replace the missing piece and called it a day.

  Thanks for the feedback, gents!

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