[quote="rollerberg2000":3lgbx6pw][quote="Sheldon Dingwall":3lgbx6pw]As US Fish and Wildlife clamps down on inlays with shell in them, we've decided to discontinue shell altogether. The result is we're starting to get creative with our inlay materials. I think we will see many more builders following suit. There just may be an exciting period of creative development ahead of us.
I posted photos in the Z3 gallery of a new one heading to Bass Northwest with synthetic tortoise shell inlays. Here's a shot of the headstock. We used a sterling silver border around the D to help it stand out from the redwood. To me it's got a 1920's vibe to it.
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OMG Sheldon, that is beautiful! You're employing some jewelry techniques! How about side position markers using diamonds bezel set in platinum? Maybe a baguette at the twelfth fret?

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I always thought that the Zircons that Danny Gatton used as side dots to catch the light were a great idea...