Why Guitars Have Inlays?

Guitar fret inlays are the markers along the neck of the guitar, usually circular dots, that serve as a visual aid so you can guide your hand to the notes you intend on playing. Here's an easier answer for beginners: “They tell you which fret you're playing when you look down at your neck.”

Can you remove guitar inlays?

If you want to remove inlays, heat them with a soldering iron until the glue melts, then they should pop out. You're almost guaranteed to damage the inlays, but the board will remain intact. Obviously, only do this if you can route for and install the new inlays, then re-radius your fingerboard.

Can you put inlays on a guitar?

One of the coolest and easiest mods to do on your guitar is replace the inlays. ... It's better to have a neck with no frets and (quite possibly, no finish) on it, but if you are replacing inlays on your existing neck, then go slow and be careful not to mess up your frets with the various tools you'll be using.