johnjay
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 Posted: 06/17/2008 at 6:47 PM Post subject: pickguard |
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hello,i just found this site and joined.my Bean is a natural finish poplar i think.the aluminum pickgaurd has fallen off.It has the remains of some type of glue on the body.Curiously there are 2 lead holes for screws.The gaurd itself has no holes.Should I attempt to glue it myself ? If so should I sand the old glue off? Or should I use the holes and add screws?Lastly if I glue it what kind of glue?
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Obie
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| Posted: 06/18/2008 at 12:58 PM Post subject: RE:pickguard |
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First off, I assume you are talking about a Standard or Artist guitar. To the best of my admittedly limited knowledge, the pickguards were polished stainless steel and were epoxied to the bodies. A decent 2-part epoxy available at any hardware store should do the trick. Read the package directions and don't use too much and you should be OK.
Kurt O.
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soarshoulder
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| Posted: 06/18/2008 at 4:14 PM Post subject: RE:pickguard |
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depending on how thick the previous adhesive was built up, you might want to block (sand) it down some so that the new PG sits flat and adheres evenly. I would definitely suggest putting a few layers of masking tape around the area (especially the area that is not covered by the PG) so as to eliminate any unwanted scratches. (use high-dollar masking tape that comes off easy and leaves no residue, and still, do not leave it on overnight.) and still exercising caution when sanding (maybe finish with #220?)
any 2k epoxy that is suitable for wood/metal should suffice.
hope this helps.
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