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Doodleboy · January 10th, 2013, 02:08 AM

just wondering if black inlays are a good idea.

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Yukon · January 10th, 2013, 07:47 AM

I like it with the inlays.

fretman_2 · January 10th, 2013, 08:39 AM

+1...the inlays look good!

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Originally Posted by Yukon

I like it with the inlays.

brookdalebill · January 10th, 2013, 08:43 AM

Yup, looks good!

Picton · January 10th, 2013, 09:00 AM

Add the inlays for a nice surf vibe.

tiskit86 · January 10th, 2013, 09:22 AM

Those inlays make a huge difference in the appeal of that body (IMO).

bullfrogblues · January 10th, 2013, 10:19 AM

Yes, much better with the inlays!

crazydave911 · January 10th, 2013, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Picton

Add the inlays for a nice surf vibe.

+1

Doodleboy · January 12th, 2013, 04:29 AM

I used red oak down the center for two reasons. 1- the bridge screws stay tight and 2- hopefully less tear out when I rout the neck pocket. You guys think a rear rout on this is better or standard control plate?

Picton · January 12th, 2013, 08:41 AM

If you use the dark inlays, I'd probably do a rear rout so that it's less disruptive to the pattern. Personally, I'd have no trouble putting a control plate on there without the inlays, but not with them.

I know that makes no sense, but it's all aesthetic. Are you doing an ashtray bridge or a modern? Given the way the poplar mixes with the oak, I think the control plate would look better with a modern bridge, but YMMV.

crazydave911 · January 12th, 2013, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Doodleboy

I used red oak down the center for two reasons. 1- the bridge screws stay tight and 2- hopefully less tear out when I rout the neck pocket.

Don't get me wrong, I love the top you've come up with (especially with the inlays) but I'd like to ask a question. When have you (or anyone else here) had problems with poplar not holding bridge screws or having undue tear-out? If you were talking about pine/fir/redwood I could see this reasoning, but poplar? In my experience poplar holds screws at least as good as mahogany and has very little tear-out. Just a little confused here is all

Doodleboy · January 14th, 2013, 01:28 AM

I decided to do an ashtray bridge with the normal control plate and ordered a vintage skunk stripe neck to keep the theme. I also decided to keep it simple and use automotive thin pinstripe to accent the center strip. This is only my first build and had to learn a lesson when i had a tear out when routing for the neck. But I'm learning.

Doodleboy · January 14th, 2013, 01:28 AM

pics will be up soon

Doodleboy · January 14th, 2013, 01:42 AM

January 10th, 2013, 02:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
Doodleboy TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Camden,Ny Posts: 38	Unusual Red oak and poplar top just wondering if black inlays are a good idea.

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Picton Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Reading, Massachusetts Age: 38 Posts: 1,851	Add the inlays for a nice surf vibe. __________________ M Dixon Reading, MA

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Picton Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Reading, Massachusetts Age: 38 Posts: 1,851	If you use the dark inlays, I'd probably do a rear rout so that it's less disruptive to the pattern. Personally, I'd have no trouble putting a control plate on there without the inlays, but not with them. I know that makes no sense, but it's all aesthetic. Are you doing an ashtray bridge or a modern? Given the way the poplar mixes with the oak, I think the control plate would look better with a modern bridge, but YMMV. __________________ M Dixon Reading, MA

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January 10th, 2013, 07:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
Yukon TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: windsor Age: 35 Posts: 10	I like it with the inlays.

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brookdalebill Friend of Leo's Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Age: 55 Posts: 4,406	Yup, looks good!

January 10th, 2013, 09:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
tiskit86 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oakland Posts: 1,045 3 Photos	Those inlays make a huge difference in the appeal of that body (IMO).

January 10th, 2013, 10:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
bullfrogblues Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Southeast Florida Age: 62 Posts: 1,070	Yes, much better with the inlays!

January 12th, 2013, 04:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
Doodleboy TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Camden,Ny Posts: 38	I used red oak down the center for two reasons. 1- the bridge screws stay tight and 2- hopefully less tear out when I rout the neck pocket. You guys think a rear rout on this is better or standard control plate?

January 14th, 2013, 01:28 AM	#12 (permalink)
Doodleboy TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Camden,Ny Posts: 38	I decided to do an ashtray bridge with the normal control plate and ordered a vintage skunk stripe neck to keep the theme. I also decided to keep it simple and use automotive thin pinstripe to accent the center strip. This is only my first build and had to learn a lesson when i had a tear out when routing for the neck. But I'm learning.

January 14th, 2013, 01:28 AM	#13 (permalink)
Doodleboy TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Camden,Ny Posts: 38	pics will be up soon

January 14th, 2013, 01:42 AM	#14 (permalink)
Doodleboy TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Camden,Ny Posts: 38

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