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PostPosted: Mon Aug 04, 2025 9:11 pm 
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Was curious if anyone has a source for mother of pearl blanks that are approximately 80-85mm long, 12mm wide, and 1.5mm thick.

LMI used to sell exactly these, I bought a few before they shut off the lights but in hindsight I didn't buy nearly enough. I don't see any MOP blanks of these dimensions that aren't laminated from other suppliers but if LMI had been selling these someone else surely must also supply them, right?
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Would the large blanks from Duke of Pearl work? They are 1.5mm thick but not sure about 80mm long.

https://dukeofpearl.com/store/White-M-O ... p388123738


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I get them from S. F. International in India, you can find their Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/s.finternationalsupply/

Here's a bunch I purchased: https://www.instagram.com/p/C2JAHV8u4lJ/?img_index=2

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DePaule has them, if 1.3mm thickness is enough. https://luthiersupply.com/Tie-Blocks-For-Classic-Guitar-Bridge.html
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bcombs510 wrote:
Would the large blanks from Duke of Pearl work? They are 1.5mm thick but not sure about 80mm long.

https://dukeofpearl.com/store/White-M-O ... p388123738


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I'll reach out but most of the inlay blanks I've come across have fallen short unfortunately


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I get them from S. F. International in India, you can find their Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/s.finternationalsupply/

Here's a bunch I purchased: https://www.instagram.com/p/C2JAHV8u4lJ/?img_index=2

12x90x1.5mm


Thanks Josh those look great! I'll put a bulk order in soon but looking for something that doesn't need to be imported and can be delivered fairly promptly (my lack of planning strikes again)
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DePaule has them, if 1.3mm thickness is enough. https://luthiersupply.com/Tie-Blocks-For-Classic-Guitar-Bridge.html


Thanks Dennis, this is perfect! Had completely forgotten about DePaule
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Are you back in the States right now? I'm happy to send you a couple, if you can wait until Friday or Saturday (putting them there sometime next week).

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