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Description: Have you ever wanted to repair or replace a fretboard inlay on your guitar? Dan Erlewine tackles that project in this video. He replaces a dark abalone inlay from a Martin D-45 with a brighter, more colorful piece of shell. This project is easier than you might think. 0:00 An 'almost perfect' guitar 0:59 Choosing an abalone blank 2:41 Making a template 3:57 Removing the old inlay 8:53 Cutting and shaping a new inlay 14:50 Radiusing the inlay 19:27 Installing the inlay ITEMS USED IN THIS VIDEO INCLUDE: Abalone Inlay Blanks stewmac.com/item/0959 Abalam Inlay Blank stewmac.com/item/4444 Pearl Cutting Saw stewmac.com/item/4611 Pearl Cutting Jig stewmac.com/item/5194 4" Radius Blocks stewmac.com/item/0413 Two Cherries Wood Chisels stewmac.com/item/1619 Fret Slot Depth Gauge stewmac.com/item/5435 3M Stikit Gold Abrasives stewmac.com/item/5766 StewMac Fish Glue stewmac.com/item/0702 - - - - - - - - - - - - StewMac has everything you need to repair, build or maintain your guitars. Everything we sell is backed by our Lifetime Promise, and we offer fast worldwide shipping. Shop StewMac: stewmac.com Instagram: @StewMac_Guitar Facebook: facebook.com/StewMac