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Author:  BradHall [ Mon Jan 14, 2019 12:27 pm ]
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I would like to add a couple of shell rings around the rosette on my current build. Could someone recommend a good source? So far my search hasn't turned up much. One offers a 14" pc for $26 plus
$10 dollars shipping plus tax. Seems high, but this is my first time using it so I don't know.
Author:  fingerstyle1978 [ Mon Jan 14, 2019 12:59 pm ]
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I buy a lot of stuff from this guy. Consistent and cheap.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/13-Long-Guitar ... rk:24:pf:0
Author:  Joe Beaver [ Mon Jan 14, 2019 1:03 pm ]
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The sources I use are:

http://www.dukeofpearl.com/
Larger quantities, Ablam Originator

https://www.advancedshelltech.com/
Developed and Makes a flexible laminated called ZipFlex, a real pearl product

http://www.luthiersupply.com/
Has lots of pre-made, all pearl shapes and pieces
Author:  Freeman [ Mon Jan 14, 2019 1:30 pm ]
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I buy everything I use from

http://www.luthiersupply.com/

One nice little thing about Andy is that when I needed to ship a guitar across international boundaries he furnished all the required paper work for CITES
Author:  BradHall [ Mon Jan 14, 2019 2:19 pm ]
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Thank you one and all. Everything I need and a lot more.
Author:  jfmckenna [ Tue Jan 15, 2019 10:14 am ]
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DePaule Supply is very good too.

http://www.luthiersupply.com/
Author:  Joe Beaver [ Tue Jan 15, 2019 11:52 am ]
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Rescue pearl should also be added to the list
http://www.rescuepearl.com
Author:  TimAllen [ Tue Jan 15, 2019 12:03 pm ]
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+ 1 on rescue pearl.

Also, for rosettes, consider http://orders.mopsupplies.com/p/9096618 ... 120mm.html

I was happy with my recent order of paua rosette strips, and the price was excellent. The quality of the pre-cut diamonds I received was just OK, so I would recommend Rescue Pearl as a better source for those.
Author:  Goat Rock Ukulele [ Tue Jan 15, 2019 10:48 pm ]
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The best prices I have found are from Australian Mother of Pear Co. It may not make sense if you are only buying small quantities because it does cost to ship from Australia. But I have have very good experiences with these people.
Author:  Pmaj7 [ Wed Jan 16, 2019 1:22 am ]
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Goat Rock Ukulele wrote:
The best prices I have found are from Australian Mother of Pear Co. It may not make sense if you are only buying small quantities because it does cost to ship from Australia. But I have have very good experiences with these people.
Do you need any Lacey paperwork getting stuff from Australia?

New username, same Pat Mac
Author:  DannyV [ Wed Jan 16, 2019 7:52 am ]
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Depaule of course! It's a great family run business. The product is first class and Andy's wife is a great cook. I just had dinner with them!
Author:  doncaparker [ Wed Jan 16, 2019 9:43 am ]
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I don't know Andy and his family personally, but he has always been helpful when I have contacted him about inlay materials, and his products are wonderful at reasonable prices. Hard to go wrong there.
Author:  Goat Rock Ukulele [ Wed Jan 16, 2019 11:44 pm ]
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never had any problems importing from Australian Pearl Company. Their prices on lam sheets are much better than anywhere else. And frankly most of the places you are buying from are getting their products from them anyway.
Author:  Pmaj7 [ Thu Jan 17, 2019 3:05 am ]
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Interesting, their prices look very good!
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