I have a piece of walnut (dark)...I don't want to fret the guitar as it's a slide only version.
How can I contrast fret lines against the dark walnut wood
The guitar is like a lap steel guitar. Don't want to bleach...
I was thinking white paint but that sounds not so great...hmm
Any thoughts. Thank you
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Great suggestions here-maybe Popsicle sticks or matchsticks? Another solution maybe laying superglue in the kerf and sprinkling light saw dust into the fret area.
That's interesting also...
What about white wood filler..didn't even realize they made this color?
Seems like the actual wood pieces might yield better results though
I am making up some walnut necks also. Since I am using round toothpicks in 1/16 in holes at the fret line for side marks, maybe another just around the corner on the front for the marked frets and similar marks on the other side of the front for the other fret locations.
Other plan is to cut fret slots and fill with maple or cherry sliver flush with fretboard.
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What about white wood filler..didn't even realize they made this color?
Seems like the actual wood pieces might yield better results though
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Daryl, that looks great.
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I am making up some walnut necks also. Since I am using round toothpicks in 1/16 in holes at the fret line for side marks, maybe another just around the corner on the front for the marked frets and similar marks on the other side of the front for the other fret locations.
Other plan is to cut fret slots and fill with maple or cherry sliver flush with fretboard.