Adding fingerboard dot markers???

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Adding fingerboard dot markers???

Unread post by neophyte » Mon Jun 05, 2006 10:56 am

Im buying an alvarez model 5031 made around 97 and this guitar doesnt have the fret markers inlaid on the fingerboard like I am used to. Im sure it will be easy to play without them, but is it possible to add these dots? If so what is the best way to do this and what material do you use?

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Unread post by Kahn » Mon Jun 05, 2006 11:02 am

I would think any paint or anything would compromise the sound and sliding on the fretboard.
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Unread post by czech » Mon Jun 05, 2006 11:04 am

i have an alvarez with no inlays, just the diagonal on the 12th, and I wouldnt play anythign else now. I was nervous about it, but it actually kepps you from looking down at your fignerboard when playing.

just leave it, you will be happy you did.
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Unread post by neophyte » Mon Jun 05, 2006 11:30 am

cool thanks for the advice. Im sure ill be just fine... and need to start playing without staring at the fretboard anyway.
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Unread post by eliot1171 » Mon Jun 05, 2006 12:30 pm

I agree with czech. I dont have any either and I like the look of it better too. Doesn't your's have have marks on the top of the neck?
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Unread post by Thomas » Mon Jun 05, 2006 12:30 pm

czech wrote:i have an alvarez with no inlays, just the diagonal on the 12th, and I wouldnt play anythign else now. I was nervous about it, but it actually kepps you from looking down at your fignerboard when playing.

just leave it, you will be happy you did.
don't they still have the dots on the side of the fretboard?
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Unread post by czech » Mon Jun 05, 2006 12:47 pm

elijah77jc wrote:
czech wrote:i have an alvarez with no inlays, just the diagonal on the 12th, and I wouldnt play anythign else now. I was nervous about it, but it actually kepps you from looking down at your fignerboard when playing.

just leave it, you will be happy you did.
don't they still have the dots on the side of the fretboard?
yeah. i find now that i will glance down at them, where as with full fingerboard dots i will lean and look at the fingerboard.
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