Best Electric Guitar Wood & Inlay Material Under $100 (2026)
Selections were ranked by a value score combining material quality, usable dimensions, workability for electric guitar projects, and price under $100
The Verdict
- Best Overall: SBM & SGM series – black pipe 60mm glow blue, inner 4mm outer 6mm — Best for glow-inlay accents: black pipe construction provides bright blue glow and easy routing for fretboard dots
- Best Value: StewMac Slotted Fingerboard for Fender, Indian Rosewood — Best for direct replacement fingerboards: slotted Indian rosewood board sized for Fender layouts and ready for fretting
Top Picks
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Best Overall SBM & SGM series – black pipe 60mm glow blue, inner 4mm outer 6mm
Best for glow-inlay accents: black pipe construction provides bright blue glow and easy routing for fretboard dots
Luminlay SBM/SGM black pipe inlay with selectable inner and outer diameters and two glow colors. Made in JAPAN with duties, taxes, and fees prepaid for recipient. Customer note: None
- selectable diameters for precise fit
- dual glow color options
- originated in JAPAN
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3-Piece Electric Guitar Body Blanks (21"x14"x1-3/4") Padauk & Sapele
Best for full-bodied electric builds: 3-piece padauk and sapele blank offers stable glued construction and bold figured tonewood
Wood blanks for luthier guitar building and DIY projects. Includes African Padauk and Sapele; designed to remodel or replace existing guitar wood with tailored dimensions. Customer insight note: mixed keywords none
- two hardwood species
- specific dimensions 21"x14"x1-3/4"
- luthier-focused design
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Best Value StewMac Slotted Fingerboard for Fender, Indian Rosewood
Best for direct replacement fingerboards: slotted Indian rosewood board sized for Fender layouts and ready for fretting
Radiused, extended fingerboard with a 1/8" flat-bottomed nut slot. Fender-style, kiln-dried and ready for trimming to fit neck widths
- 1/8" flat-bottomed nut slot
- Fender-style fingerboard
- flat undersides for stability
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Ambrosia Maple bass guitar body blank | 21x14x2" 3-piece glued
Best for visually striking bass bodies: ambrosia maple 3-piece blank gives unique figuring and solid thickness for routing
Ambrosia Maple bass guitar body blank, 21" x 14" x 2", 3-piece glued. Precision-cut and sanded for seamless bonding and playability. Grain patterns offer visual appeal alongside resonant tonewood properties
- 3-piece glued construction
- matched grain aesthetics
- precision-cut and sanded
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Paua Abalone Sheets Inlay - Easy Inlay (Fireball)
Best for decorative inlays: paua abalone sheets deliver vibrant color shifts and workable thickness for dot or custom inlay work
Paua abalone sheets for inlay projects, PSA-backed for easy placement and gluing. Cuts easily with scissors or utility knife for precise work. Use with caution when sanding due to natural material
- PSA-backed for easy placement
- 2.75" x 9-1/4" sheet size
- vibrant abalone color
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Pack of 8 East Indian Rosewood fingerboards 21in x 2.75in x 0.375in
Best for budget fingerboard supply: pack of East Indian rosewood boards gives multiple ready-to-shape slabs for fretwork projects
A pack of 8 East Indian Rosewood fingerboards/fretboards sized 21" x 2 3/4" x 3/8". Air dried over a year with ~9% moisture. 100% satisfaction guarantee or free returns in 30 days
- eight-piece combo pack
- east indian rosewood material
- dimension specifics provided