Top-Strat^®

Our Top-Strat© are an inlay artist dream for guitar inlay, Auto Detailing, Knife Makers, Arts and Crafts and Jewelry Making! These newly introduced panels are the State-of-the-Art, in Shell Lamination products. Unlike other laminated shell products, Top-Strat® shell is not embedded in a clear epoxy resin but is pressed to the  top surface of a Composite substrate. Because of this the "dress" surface is all natural shell with no coating of any type. It has the exact "Look and Feel" of a natural blank, without the drawbacks- It is much safer to cut and work (abalone dust is deadly), No Slag, No wormholes, No Dimples, it is "Flat" and inlay ready (.05" thick) and there is no worry of Breakage during cutting! It is perfect for expert and beginner inlay artist alike.  Never again spend hours cutting a blank to shape only to have it break at a weak spot. Because of it super strong, composition backing (substrate) pattern details can be cut much thinner then with regular blanks.  Once mounted into it inlay cavity it is impossible to tell the inlay is not made from an all-natural, hand-ground inlay blank. It is easily cut and worked with common inlay tools. This product is so unique that it even has it own U.S. Patent!

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BEST USES:
1. Knife Handles
2. Guitar/Instrument Inlay
3. Fret marker(s)
4. Furniture Inlay

WATER RESISTANCE
Resistant to cold and boiling water - suitable for use in bathrooms and kitchens, cleaning instructions available on request.

ACOUSTIC PROPERTIES
Test have shown that Lamalone© is far superior to natural blanks being  used to "Brake and Miter" for purfling and binding. As well, audio test have show that Lamalone©, Micralone© and Top-Strat©  have better acoustic properties then did natural shell "Blanks"

TESTING
This product has been subjected to abrasion testing by independent national testing authority under conditions for which it was intended. Results available on request.

WARNING
Placed in direct sunlight shell products may fade. Not always suitable for use as flooring material or bench tops subject to heavy use, or where hot items are placed, without protective coating. Not suitable around areas with excessive heat, e.g., fireplaces.

 CAUTION
This product is not as dangerous as natural shell (which is deadly!). As with all dust, proper protection should be used to avoid breathing the dust produced during processing of these products.