Craig Lavin's Inlay Pricing
To have a custom inlay commissioned contact
Craig Lavin at:
The process begins with a design consultation, then drawings, then cutting the inlay from the agreed upon materials, inlaying, and engraving (if called for).
Prices vary with each commission, so contact me for more details.
I currently have a turn around time of three to four weeks for most commissions. Large art pieces will require more time, as may some special and rare materials requests. I refuse to rush any work, as that is the best way to ruin it. Quality is far more important to me than volume. Thanks for your understanding!
I look forward to starting the design process with you.
Attention people with "store- purchased" instruments!
While the instrument you purchased is most likely very fine indeed, adding any inlay to the fretboard requires the frets being REMOVED and REINSTALLED by a trained luthier. As well, any guitar that is totally/completely built, will need to be brought back to the pre-finished state to add inlay under a finish. Peghead inlays, and other body areas all will need to be stripped, and refinished to accomplish the inlay.
Exceptions are- truss rod covers, pick guards, bridges, and ebony tuning pegs. All of these things are "no prep work" inlays, and can be completed without any additional luthier work.
I work with a number of FINE luthiers who can achieve any level of preparative or restorative work to get your instrument to the inlay process. Please contact me for details.