If you decide to remove the inlays the scales are DONE!
The acetone will eat them up and they will be TOAST!

How does it look when it is mocked up?
If it looks okay when it is put together with the screws then it is good to go.

I believe there will be some bowing/bending going on anyways because of the 3rd pin and the design.

It is really all up to you on what you can live with.
If the bowing/bending is too much for your liking you will not be happy.
If you can live with it....only you will know and notice it. (except for the thousands of people on here..LOL)

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