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Topic: Fretboard application |
Johnie Helms
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Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 28 Mar 2022 3:59 pm |
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What type of adhesive do most y’all use to apply or reapply fretboards on Pedal Steel Guitars?
Thank y’all for your reply’s…
JH |
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Andy DePaule
From:
Saigon, Viet Nam & Springfield, Oregon
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Posted 28 Mar 2022 4:57 pm 3M double Stick Tape
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3M double Stick Tape seems to be very good.
A good contact cement would work well, but its messy to use.
Some companies use small screws or nails.
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Chris Lucker
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Los Angeles, California USA
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Posted 29 Mar 2022 9:22 am
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The same way you apply golf grips.
Double sided tape on the fretboard. Make it slick with naphtha (Ronsonol lighter fluid) and place where you wish. Press or use a roller to make tidy and tight.
The fluid will give you a little time to position the fretboard on your guitar just as it gives a little time to line up your golf grip to the head of the club.
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Red Bellies, Bigsbys and a lot of other guitars. |
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Johnie Helms
From:
Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 2 Apr 2022 3:08 pm Fretboards
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Thank y’all for the advice.
JH |
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J D Sauser
From:
Wellington, Florida
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Posted 4 Apr 2022 7:32 pm
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There is a "removable" spray adhesive which allows for repositioning.
I don't know if that's really desirable.
Thin non-foam double sided tape seems ideal, but it is unforgiving.
... J-D.
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Chris Lucker
From:
Los Angeles, California USA
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Posted 4 Apr 2022 8:35 pm
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Thin double sided tape is forgiving if you follow my instructions. How do you think golf grips are aligned perfectly?
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Chris Lucker
Red Bellies, Bigsbys and a lot of other guitars. |
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J D Sauser
From:
Wellington, Florida
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Posted 4 Apr 2022 9:39 pm
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| Chris Lucker wrote: |
The same way you apply golf grips.
Double sided tape on the fretboard. Make it slick with naphtha (Ronsonol lighter fluid) and place where you wish. Press or use a roller to make tidy and tight.
The fluid will give you a little time to position the fretboard on your guitar just as it gives a little time to line up your golf grip to the head of the club. |
Cool trick, Chris! Thanks!
Worked perfect!
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Was it JFK who said: Ask Not What TAB Can Do For You - Rather Ask Yourself "What Would B.B. King Do?"
A Little Mental Health Warning:
Tablature KILLS SKILLS.
The uses of Tablature is addictive and has been linked to reduced musical fertility.
Those who produce Tablature did never use it.
I say it humorously, but I mean it. |
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