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I've always loved the look of Gecko basses. They have an interesting body shape and the gecko inlay rocks!

One thing I dislike is the lack of fret markers other than the Gecko. I get lost without them...

So, I've been thinking that I could get the Warmoth neck and then send it to a luthier like JohnJohn to have inlays added at the usual frets.

However, I cant think of a good design... I've thought gecko footprints (a bit clichéd and silly) and random foliage (eg: tree branch, leaves, etc).

Any ideas? It has to be something that can fit in each fret, not something that extends over several. It would be for frets 3,5,7,9. I'd prefer it to be something that links with the gecko, so not just initials or something.

For those that don't know, here's an example of a neck:
If you just want fret dots it is a pretty simple thing to do.Considering the shipping cost and the value of the work I could talk you through it.
Basically you mark off the center of each spacing that you want a dot.
Center punch and drill it out.Inset the new dots and level.
All you need is a pencil,scratch awl,(a large nail would do in a pinch),a drill with a Brad point bit,(1/4quot; I think),a small file and some sand paper. check your PM's.


Originally Posted by JohnJohnIf you just want fret dots it is a pretty simple thing to do.Considering the shipping cost and the value of the work I could talk you through it.
Basically you mark off the center of each spacing that you want a dot.
Center punch and drill it out.Inset the new dots and level.
All you need is a pencil,scratch awl,(a large nail would do in a pinch),a drill with a Brad point bit,(1/4quot; I think),a small file and some sand paper. check your PM's.

Thanks for the reply... Really, I wanted something more interesting than fret dots. It's just an idea right now, and it'll probably turn out to be too expensive anyway. I might just have to go for a totally custom built bass...

Pretty much,also if you do decide to go that route you're best to look up Theodie.I am no longer building for others,I only accept work through the shop.

Extend a Gecko tongue full length winding down the neck and then put different insects near it at the different locations.

I like the branch and leaves and maybe some kind of bug at one end. Just a thought.