how can i get info on how to inlay a guitar?

Question

i need help on the woodworking aspect do you just router it or do you have to hand carve out

Answer 1

You do a combination of the 2. First you develop and cut the inlay, trace around the inlay on the guitar, hog out the area with a small router (I recommend a Dremel with router base and 1/32" diameter downcut bit), then finish up for a tight fit with hand chisels. The cavity should be just a little shallower than the inlay material.

If you just have round inlays, use a correctly sized brad point bit in a drill press. If you are working on a fingerboard make the frets must be removed (or not installed yet).

I don't know of a SINGLE Guitar Center that'll even attempt this. They are the butchers of the retail guitar industry. Instead, choose your local independent shop.

Answer 2

Dude, you'd be much better off taking it to Guitar Center or another shop near you that specializes in custom inlays.
Make a small mistake and your guitar is gonna have to go to the shop anyhow. If you've never attemted to do this before, just let a pro handle it.