inlay style on top scallopes

[Ralsch]

Hi! I'm feeling alittle unsure about this...I'm going to be trying to invest on some custom inlays soon.Preferably a different colored vine.As I'm wondering on the very topped scalloped frets (21-24) would abalone/real shell ware as quickly as would lets say a chrome color or vise versa; or are there not any differences in the long run? It will be played on alot and i know that's the first area where inlays start to fade.So I want the longest lasting "ware-able" purchase.Knowledge on the issue would be appreciated alot since 200-500 dollars isn't worth assumptions .

Thanks very much in advance

Ralph

[Ralsch]

i'd figure it would take some years to diminish off (abalone speaking) and possibly going through refretting (once,twice,or more times).is this any different from other layer styles like chrome /realshell/ect... or is the major difference between the depth of the inlay(or scallope)?you guys must understand how it is getting an inlay job done , wanting to know all the details right? Anyone care to elaborate?or am i thinking to much... lol

[frankfalbo]

Just make sure those inlays go deep, like twice as deep as the others. If you're using real abalone or MOP and you can't get a piece thick enough then I would laminate two similar pieces together for a double or triple depth inlay for that section.