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| Author: | Chris Pile [ Fri Jul 20, 2018 4:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Gibson fingerboard inlay glue |
I've got a newish Les Paul that the fingerboard inlays are popping up. I assume the glue has failed. Anyone know what Gibson is using these days? |
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| Author: | DanKirkland [ Fri Jul 20, 2018 7:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gibson fingerboard inlay glue |
It might be worth popping one out entirely and seeing if you can identify it? |
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| Author: | B. Howard [ Sat Jul 21, 2018 4:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gibson fingerboard inlay glue |
Based on my experiences with Gibson and obtaining info from them I bet even they do not know what they are doing or using at any given moment...... |
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| Author: | Chris Pile [ Sat Jul 21, 2018 7:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gibson fingerboard inlay glue |
Quote: Based on my experiences with Gibson and obtaining info from them I bet even they do not know what they are doing or using at any given moment...... That is sadly telling of Gibson's problems, isn't it? |
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| Author: | DanKirkland [ Sat Jul 21, 2018 2:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gibson fingerboard inlay glue |
I just had one in my shop today that had this happen. The inlay had completely fallen out. The crust on the inside was reminiscent of titebond. I put it back in using a bit of CA glue |
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| Author: | Chris Pile [ Sat Jul 21, 2018 2:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gibson fingerboard inlay glue |
Good to know, Dan. I'm supposed to meet the guy in an hour to pick it up... |
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| Author: | DanKirkland [ Sat Jul 21, 2018 9:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gibson fingerboard inlay glue |
Chris Pile wrote: Good to know, Dan. I'm supposed to meet the guy in an hour to pick it up... Hope it works out. |
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| Author: | Chris Pile [ Sun Jul 22, 2018 9:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gibson fingerboard inlay glue |
I should have taken a picture.... I popped an inlay out, and in the bottom is what looks like yellow paint. I cleaned up the back of the inlay, scraped out the yellow stuff, added a drop or two of Titebond, and clamped it down. Now I have 4 more to go.... |
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| Author: | Chris Pile [ Sun Jul 22, 2018 3:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gibson fingerboard inlay glue |
Well, I couldn't get the other 4 out of the fingerboard. I was afraid I'd crack one getting it out, or chip the rosewood. So I wicked a drop of super glue on each end, and held the ends of the inlay down with my fingers (wax paper to prevent sticking). Cleaned up the glue with a sharp Exacto and Scotchbrite. Wiped the whole thing down with lemon oil - it's now smooth and looking good. |
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