Does this look cool? (aka Should I do this?)

Regor · 11-08-2007, 11:37 AM

Even though most of you prefer blank fretboards, I definately want to get inlays on my Japanez. I have a hard time playing stuff on higher strings/frets without them. So I was thinking of going with either Ibanez style shark tooth inlays (which will cost a lot), or just going with continuing the small dots at the edge of the fretboard (Kinda like the old JPMs and other Prestige guitars).

But then I just got an idea...

Mind you, I'm not a great photoshopper. But I'm figuring starting the "t" on the 12th fret, and spacing everything out evenly, 1 letter per fret.

So which do you guys think I should go with?

ohio_eric · 11-08-2007, 11:41 AM

Personally I'd leave it alone. It's a groovy guitar and messing with it just seems wrong.

technomancer · 11-08-2007, 11:46 AM

If you're going to do anything do the offset dots (I guess what you referred to as 'Prestige inlay'). Personally I'd leave it alone

Apophis · 11-08-2007, 11:59 AM

Blank looks the most "profesional"

But I like this SS.org inlay so I vote for it

Sebastian · 11-08-2007, 12:06 PM

Blank - always rules

Shawn · 11-08-2007, 12:12 PM

I don't know....a guitar like that, which is rare, i'd leave it but if I were to inlays, i'd go with the prestige dots.

cow 7 sig · 11-08-2007, 12:13 PM

blank

djpharoah · 11-08-2007, 12:14 PM

Bro - personally with a 2127 I would just get those fretboard stickers or something - dont want to mess around with that rare a guitar.

Seedawakener · 11-08-2007, 12:25 PM

You should get the K-7 inlay. Those are wicked!

Nah, but I'd leave it alone or get the prestige dots.

yevetz · 11-08-2007, 01:49 PM

Yeah...it's a good idea....but not for this guitar

But I think I will do that someday with some of my guitar

skinhead · 11-08-2007, 01:53 PM

I thought some time ago to get a tattoo of sevenstring.org but then I forget it.

I think that will be cool to see a guitar with that inlay in abalone.

Emperoff · 11-08-2007, 01:55 PM

As much as I love this forum, I'll never put a website "ad" on my guitar

I'd go with small dots (abalone, maybe?

).

yevetz · 11-08-2007, 02:18 PM

No dude really it's a really good guitar to do something with it.

EDIT: I think that ESP LTD MF-207 or Jackson RR-7 will be better for some experemets like that

playstopause · 11-08-2007, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emperoff

As much as I love this forum, I'll never put a website "ad" on my guitar

Yep. That would really be "too much".

Keep it blank.

Leon · 11-08-2007, 03:05 PM

it's hard to say. if you never plan on selling it, go for it! rosewood fretboards are pretty replaceable if you ever want to change it back.

thinking of resale value, going with stickers seems a good idea. but really, do you play that one out at all? why not do it to your RG7420?

Regor · 11-08-2007, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leon

it's hard to say. if you never plan on selling it, go for it! rosewood fretboards are pretty replaceable if you ever want to change it back.

thinking of resale value, going with stickers seems a good idea. but really, do you play that one out at all? why not do it to your RG7420?

1. I never plan on selling it
2. I don't play it out
3. The RG7420 already has inlays. I was thinking of doing it to the 2127, cuz it doesn't have any inlays, and I'd like ot have inlays on it. I'd play it more if it did. But in any case, I think I'll prolly end up going with the offset dots.

xwmucradiox · 11-08-2007, 06:16 PM

That ss.org inlay idea looks terrible and its not going to help you reall high up like you say you need. Offset dots sounds good. Doesn't the neck have side dots though? I dont even see the face dots when I play.

Nats · 11-08-2007, 06:29 PM

bad idea. leave it blank

i wish they had more guitars with the shark tooth inlay

Jongpil Yun · 11-08-2007, 06:37 PM

BLANK

parabola5353 · 11-08-2007, 07:17 PM

with a blank fretboard, does it take a while to get used to knowing it without the the dots? i know there are side dots, but i'm so used to looking at the ones on the board itself.

El Caco · 11-08-2007, 09:16 PM

I think the sevenstring.org inlay is a cool idea if you can live with it. I would chuck a sticker on there for a month first and see if you still like it before spending the cash to do it permanently though.

I've got offset dots on the EX and only the dots at the 12th on the 2027, I love the look of the offset dots but they offer little advantage. I know where you are coming from regular dots are far more practical but blank and offset dots look best in my opinion.

After seeing that blind person playing the other day, needing a visual aid makes me feel inadequate.

yevetz · 11-08-2007, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Regor

1. I never plan on selling it
2. I don't play it out
3. The RG7420 already has inlays. I was thinking of doing it to the 2127, cuz it doesn't have any inlays, and I'd like ot have inlays on it. I'd play it more if it did. But in any case, I think I'll prolly end up going with the offset dots.

Concidering all that I will say go for it. Coz I like that idea. But if you really don't play it out, so sell it to me

Quote:

Originally Posted by xwmucradiox

That ss.org inlay idea looks terrible and its not going to help you reall high up like you say you need. Offset dots sounds good. Doesn't the neck have side dots though? I dont even see the face dots when I play.

Her has two side dots on a 12-th fret

El Caco · 11-08-2007, 10:41 PM

Vova he means the dots on the side of the fretboard not the ones on the face.

Zepp88 · 11-08-2007, 10:44 PM

I'm not really diggin that man. As much as this place rules, I just wouldn't do that. A sticker on my car will suffice

Blank fretboards are the way to go IMO, and inlay work is best subtle and tasteful.

yevetz · 11-08-2007, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firedragon

Vova he means the dots on the side of the fretboard not the ones on the face.

oooooooooopss.......sorry....my shitly English

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11-08-2007, 11:37 AM	#1
Regor Double Edge FTW Join Date: May 2005 Location: Detroit Rawk City Posts: 4,042 Thanked: 78 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Does this look cool? (aka Should I do this?) Even though most of you prefer blank fretboards, I definately want to get inlays on my Japanez. I have a hard time playing stuff on higher strings/frets without them. So I was thinking of going with either Ibanez style shark tooth inlays (which will cost a lot), or just going with continuing the small dots at the edge of the fretboard (Kinda like the old JPMs and other Prestige guitars). But then I just got an idea... Mind you, I'm not a great photoshopper. But I'm figuring starting the "t" on the 12th fret, and spacing everything out evenly, 1 letter per fret. So which do you guys think I should go with? Website: www.justdefymetal.com MySpace: myspace.com/justdefymetal

11-08-2007, 11:46 AM	#3
technomancer Gearus Pimptasticus • Super Moderator • Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Out there, somewhere Posts: 23,262 Thanked: 175 Feedback Score: 34 reviews	If you're going to do anything do the offset dots (I guess what you referred to as 'Prestige inlay'). Personally I'd leave it alone Incoming It's a surprise

11-08-2007, 12:12 PM	#6
Shawn Ibanez 7s Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 24,517 Thanked: 146 Feedback Score: 15 reviews	I don't know....a guitar like that, which is rare, i'd leave it but if I were to inlays, i'd go with the prestige dots. My Guitar Videos

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11-08-2007, 11:41 AM	#2
ohio_eric SS Contributor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 9,243 Thanked: 189 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Personally I'd leave it alone. It's a groovy guitar and messing with it just seems wrong.

11-08-2007, 11:59 AM	#4
Apophis Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 18,279 Thanked: 71 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Blank looks the most "profesional" But I like this SS.org inlay so I vote for it

11-08-2007, 12:06 PM	#5
Sebastian Poland CEO / RHLC © Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cracow, Poland Posts: 8,372 Thanked: 102 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Blank - always rules

11-08-2007, 12:13 PM	#7
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11-08-2007, 12:14 PM	#8
djpharoah Awwww Yeaaaah • Super Moderator • Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cali' Posts: 13,214 Thanked: 321 Feedback Score: 119 reviews	Bro - personally with a 2127 I would just get those fretboard stickers or something - dont want to mess around with that rare a guitar.

11-08-2007, 12:25 PM	#9
Seedawakener ouh... Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 2,834 Thanked: 59 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You should get the K-7 inlay. Those are wicked! Nah, but I'd leave it alone or get the prestige dots. Check out my Myspace for some fusion and prog! www.myspace.com/ianeiderbo

11-08-2007, 01:49 PM	#10
yevetz I am a COCK!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ukraine, Kyiv Posts: 8,396 Thanked: 271 Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Yeah...it's a good idea....but not for this guitar But I think I will do that someday with some of my guitar Sorry for my english

11-08-2007, 01:53 PM	#11
skinhead Manager / RHLC © Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Argentina Posts: 5,675 Thanked: 55 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I thought some time ago to get a tattoo of sevenstring.org but then I forget it. I think that will be cool to see a guitar with that inlay in abalone. Back to da 'hood (sevenstring.org)

11-08-2007, 01:55 PM	#12
Emperoff Hasta la vista, Baby Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Spain Posts: 3,026 Thanked: 17 Feedback Score: 6 reviews	As much as I love this forum, I'll never put a website "ad" on my guitar I'd go with small dots (abalone, maybe? ).

11-08-2007, 06:37 PM	#19
Jongpil Yun SS Contributor Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,333 Thanked: 28 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	BLANK Whether it's laughable or irrational, this is the path that ALL great men walk! If there's a wall in our way, we'll destroy it! If there's no road, we'll pave it with our own hands! The magma in our hearts is blazing like flames! Who the hell do you think we are?

11-08-2007, 02:18 PM	#13
yevetz I am a COCK!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ukraine, Kyiv Posts: 8,396 Thanked: 271 Feedback Score: 10 reviews	No dude really it's a really good guitar to do something with it. EDIT: I think that ESP LTD MF-207 or Jackson RR-7 will be better for some experemets like that Sorry for my english Last edited by yevetz; 11-08-2007 at 02:31 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

11-08-2007, 03:05 PM	#15
Leon {##[====:::. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Nebula, Ohio Posts: 12,585 Thanked: 91 Feedback Score: 20 reviews	it's hard to say. if you never plan on selling it, go for it! rosewood fretboards are pretty replaceable if you ever want to change it back. thinking of resale value, going with stickers seems a good idea. but really, do you play that one out at all? why not do it to your RG7420?

11-08-2007, 06:16 PM	#17
xwmucradiox sweep.tap.sweep Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,270 Thanked: 13 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	That ss.org inlay idea looks terrible and its not going to help you reall high up like you say you need. Offset dots sounds good. Doesn't the neck have side dots though? I dont even see the face dots when I play. American Womanhood - Baltimore Noise grind facebook.com/americanwomanhoood

11-08-2007, 06:29 PM	#18
Nats Banned Join Date: May 2005 Location: jersey Posts: 2,026 Thanked: 14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	bad idea. leave it blank i wish they had more guitars with the shark tooth inlay

11-08-2007, 07:17 PM	#20
parabola5353 Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 98 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	with a blank fretboard, does it take a while to get used to knowing it without the the dots? i know there are side dots, but i'm so used to looking at the ones on the board itself.

11-08-2007, 09:16 PM	#21
El Caco Djavli te ponesli Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: AU Posts: 6,657 Thanked: 75 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I think the sevenstring.org inlay is a cool idea if you can live with it. I would chuck a sticker on there for a month first and see if you still like it before spending the cash to do it permanently though. I've got offset dots on the EX and only the dots at the 12th on the 2027, I love the look of the offset dots but they offer little advantage. I know where you are coming from regular dots are far more practical but blank and offset dots look best in my opinion. After seeing that blind person playing the other day, needing a visual aid makes me feel inadequate.

11-08-2007, 10:41 PM	#23
El Caco Djavli te ponesli Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: AU Posts: 6,657 Thanked: 75 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Vova he means the dots on the side of the fretboard not the ones on the face.

11-08-2007, 10:44 PM	#24
Zepp88 Arktanian Diplomat Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: A Technological Deadzone Posts: 10,337 Thanked: 92 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I'm not really diggin that man. As much as this place rules, I just wouldn't do that. A sticker on my car will suffice Blank fretboards are the way to go IMO, and inlay work is best subtle and tasteful. http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/off...-org-chat.html Withersoul - Monolithic Epic Doom Metal M.W. Tremblay - Needs readers!

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