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Wes McMillian

Post subject: Outsourcing inlay

Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2011 6:24 pm

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OK, I've about decided it's time to get my headstock script precut. I've hand cut everything so far, but cutting the script is my least favorite part. Would be a piece of cake if I had a shorter name!

Who is doing custom inlay in reasonably small batches these days? I remember Bordeaux and there was another one that has totally slipped my mind that was hand cut in Vietnam. Grrrrr....it's right on the tip of my tongue.

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ChuckB

Post subject: Re: Outsourcing inlay

Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2011 6:51 pm

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Are you thinking of Andy De Paule at luthier supply.com?

Also check with Bob Garrish at St. Lutherie

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bluescreek

Post subject: Re: Outsourcing inlay

Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2011 6:56 pm

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Location: Central PA
First name: john
Last Name: hall
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Zip/Postal Code: 17938
Country: usa
Focus: Build
Status: Professional

custom pearl inlay in Malone NY is as good as it gets . 50 yrs at doing this and he is a true pro . 518-483-7685

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TonyKarol

Post subject: Re: Outsourcing inlay

Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2011 7:19 pm

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I would say look at someone in the US ..... you will need permits and stuff to get them into the US legally if they are done elsewhere, although Andy Depaule takes care of that when you order thru him.

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Wes McMillian

Post subject: Re: Outsourcing inlay

Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2011 7:30 pm

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Yeah, Andy DePaule! Thanks! Although I'm certainly interested in shopping around, so thanks for all the recommendations.

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Tony_in_NYC

Post subject: Re: Outsourcing inlay

Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2011 7:39 pm

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First name: Tony
Last Name: C
City: Brooklyn
State: NY
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Have you considered using "Wes" for your logo instead?

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Wes McMillian

Post subject: Re: Outsourcing inlay

Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2011 7:58 pm

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Well, I thought about "M", but John Mayes already has that one claimed!

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Tony_in_NYC

Post subject: Re: Outsourcing inlay

Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2011 8:18 pm

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I chose a logo I cant possibly cut from pearl. Look:

Andy DePaule makes them for me.

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