I must admit that inlaying rosettes is one of my least favorite things to do. Accordingly, sometimes I can get a small buildup of these things before I finally get the time to actually inlay them in a soundboard.

On the left, you can see three such rosettes that are ready to adorn a bowed psaltery soundhole. From left to right: 5/16″ banding, a custom Cocobolo rosette, and a new 3-holed design I’m trying out.