CUSTOM INLAYS
With a vast selection of premium materials at our disposal, our custom inlays transform ordinary instruments into extraordinary works of art. Each inlay represents the perfect fusion of technical precision and artistic expression, elevating your guitar or bass into a truly personalized masterpiece.
From subtle mother-of-pearl dots to elaborate fretboard scenes featuring vibrant abalone, our master craftsmen bring decades of specialized experience to every design. We meticulously select materials for their visual impact, durability, and tonal harmony with your instrument. Each inlay is precision-cut using state-of-the-art techniques, then hand-set with painstaking attention to detail to ensure perfect integration with your instrument's woods.
The possibilities extend far beyond traditional options. Explore exotic shells like green abalone and black mother-of-pearl, premium stones including turquoise and lapis lazuli, or distinctive metals such as gold and silver. For the truly adventurous, we can incorporate bespoke materials that hold personal significance.
Our collaborative design process ensures your vision is realized with our trademark Ormsby precision. Whether you desire classic position markers with premium materials or an ambitious custom scene spanning the entire fretboard, we'll guide you through the creative journey to create an instrument that's unmistakably yours.

materials
SHELLS

Awabi, Black Abalone, Black Mother of Pearl, Greenlip abalone, Green abalone, Fresh water pearl, Green abalone heart, Green abalone rippled, Green turban, Gold Mother of Pearl, Washboard Mussel shell, White Mother of Pearl, Paua Abalone, Red Abalone, Red Abalone heart, Pink Mussel, and Brownlip Mother of Pearl are all available.
STONES

A wide range (more than 50!) stones are available for inlaying. Colours range from whites, creams and pinks, all the way through the spectrum to deep dark purples, blues, and of course, black.
TIMBER + METALS

Aluminium, brass, nickel silver, and an unlimited range of timbers can be successfully inlaid into your fretboard.
SYNTHETICS

Synthetics include cast resins and sheet stock. Every colour imaginable is available in solids, patterns, metallics, and even glow in the dark materials in blue, orange, red, yellow, purple and green.
