Guitar inlays are not only extremely popular, they are also beautiful. Inlaying a guitar is a true art that can takes a lifetime to perfect. I have listed a few books by some of the world’s most respected inlay artists. You can use these books to learn the art of inlaying guitars or just get some ideas for custom inlays.
Art of the Inlay – Design & Technique for Fine Woodworking
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The book has been revised and expanded throughout, including an additional 16-page gallery of wonderfully creative inlay examples, as well as new techniques developed by the author. This book is both a celebration of this woodworking art and a hands-on guide to its design, techniques, tools, and unusual materials.
Pearl Inlay:
An instruction manual for inlaying abalone and mother-of-pearl
A Guitarmaker’s Canvas: The Inlay Art of Grit Laskin
In his hands, shell, stone, legal ivories, and metals emerge as the palette and brushes of a re-invented medium. This is the first book to document the breadth of his work and the techniques he has devised. 200 color photographs are featured.
The Art of Inlay: Design and Technique for Fine Woodworking
Includes over 70 color photos, diagrams, and how-to instructions and design insights from Larry Robinson, inlay artist for Fleetwood Mac, The Who, Led Zeppelin, and others.
A must-have for anyone interested in this fascinating art form. 112 pages, 7-3/8 inch. x 9-1/4 inch.
The Art of Inlay:
Contemporary Design & Technique for Musical Instruments – Fine Woodworking
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