Where to get real MOP inlays to upgrade from MOTO?

[DonP]

I could have sworn someone was selling replacement inlays at one time. Was I dreaming?

[Sharkfin]

I did at one time but that was many many months ago. You can get some here for a very reasonable price. I have personally ordered Gold MOP Sharkfins and Paua Dot inlays, the Paua Abalone was nice! The quality of the shell is very nice and they are very easy to deal with.

http://www.luthiersupply.com/fretinl...kLucasSharkFin

I found a few photos, I know you aren't interested in Gold MOP or Paua Abalone, but thought you'd like to see what the products that they ship look like. The MOP doesn't look as shimmery since it's behind plastic.

[DonP]

Cool thanks! Actually I'm thinking Paua Abalone because the guitar has a flame blue maple top.

[Sharkfin]

I think you will be happy with that shell. It is very colorful and each one very distinct and unique. The range of colors in them makes them very nice to look at. Even with just the dots on my FB, it really makes it pop!

[data187]

how did you remove the plastic inlays? would a heat gun work?

[CowboyFromHell]

Heat gun and a tiny drill bit. With patience you can (by hand, not with a drill) drill through the center and use the bit to leverage the current inlays out. The new inlays will most likely be a lil over-sized to allow for the snuggest fit possible with a lil work.

[DonP]

how did you remove the plastic inlays? would a heat gun work?

I've heard drill a hole and use a cork screw as well.

[Sharkfin]

Check this thread but I ended up having to use a soldering iron to melt them out.

http://www.jcfonline.com/threads/130...t=#post1512141