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I'm looking to have some simple inlay done on the fingerboard of one of my violins. Does anyone here do this or have suggestions for luthiers who would do this in the Washington, DC area?

Thanks!

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Reputable shops of significant size with in-house luthiers:

  • Brobst (Alexandria)
  • Potter's (Takoma Park)
  • Gailes (College Park)
  • Perrin's (Baltimore)

But a good luthier is likely to discourage you from doing it: 

 

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An inlaid fingerboard presents real problems when it is time to have the fingerboard trued. I’d imagine some places wouldn’t want to touch it, for fear of cutting through the inlays when working on the board.

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