Thanks guys,

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I have never seen painted on dots, although I supposed it's possible.
I think they're painted on you can see the wood grain in the dots. This is really obvious if you zoom in on the picture I posted.

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I guess they could be wooden inlays?

I've ordered some 6mm black mother of pearl dots - they're only a few quid for a set of 12 so that gives me a couple to practice with. I guess I can use the scrap headstock material.

I guess I've got giddy over my successful ferrule drilling so I'm taking a moment to make sure I'm not attempting something that will be way beyond my skill level.

But unless you do something you don't learn how to do it!