Best Electric Guitar Wood & Inlay Material Under $100 (2026)
We prioritized verified material specifications, workable dimensions, and overall value scores to select items under $100 suitable for electric guitar builds and repairs
The Verdict
- Best Overall: SBM & SGM series – black pipe 60mm glow blue, inner 4mm outer 6mm — Best for luminous fret markers: black pipe glow offers a thin inner glow and larger outer for clear stage visibility
- Best Value: StewMac Slotted Fingerboard for Fender, Indian Rosewood — Best for retrofit fingerboards: pre-slotted Indian rosewood fingerboard simplifies installation and fretwork prep
Top Picks
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Best Overall SBM & SGM series – black pipe 60mm glow blue, inner 4mm outer 6mm
Best for luminous fret markers: black pipe glow offers a thin inner glow and larger outer for clear stage visibility
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-body builds: three-piece padauk and sapele blanks provide large, workable panels for custom electric bodies
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 retrofit fingerboards: pre-slotted Indian rosewood fingerboard simplifies installation and fretwork prep
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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Paua Abalone Sheets Inlay - Easy Inlay (Fireball)
Best for decorative inlays: paua abalone sheets deliver iridescent color variety for custom fretboard accents
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 multiple replacements: eight-pack East Indian rosewood fingerboards gives consistent species and sizes for batch 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