Fretboard Binding Adhesive

lyle_from_minneapolis · Tue Dec 05, 2006 4:14 pm

I have about two inches of loose binding near the lower side (finger side) of the third fret on my 4001. The binding fits together at that spot, so it has a loose end that lifts there. What would I use to re-adhere it?

And while we're at it, what can I do about all these voices in my head?

The first question is the more important one...

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 5:11 pm

Professionals use a type of schmutz which consists of acetone with some binding scraps dissolved in it.

You might want to ask those voices if they've got any of this stashed anywhere...

Alternatively, DuPont Duco cement is a good substitute.

DO NOT use superglue. It generally grabs too good and the potential for making a mess when those voices shout at the wrong time, is too great...

eric_b · Post by **eric_b** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 4:35 am

And here I thought the voices only talked to ME...

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 1:46 pm

Eric - you're spending too much time in the spray booth!

lyle_from_minneapolis · Wed Dec 06, 2006 1:51 pm

Okay, Dupont Duco it is, along with the usual solution of a headphone full of Beatles.

beatlefreak · Post by **beatlefreak** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 2:12 pm

Mark wrote:
"And while we're at it, what can I do about all these voices in my head?"

Listen to them!

eric_b · Post by **eric_b** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 4:37 am

John,that is a most accurate assessment!! I have been doing a good bit of painting lately.

This morning the voices were telling me to stay home and clean my guns..I didn't listen

lyle_from_minneapolis · Thu Dec 07, 2006 5:51 am

Dang! I could have avoided a whole mess of trouble had I known they were talking to Eric all these years! Well, Eric, in case you haven't heard, the message they seem to keep repeating is as follows: Buy another one. Buy another one. Buy another one.

(I think they're talking about Rickenbackers...)

eric_b · Post by **eric_b** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 7:37 am

Hmmm...Sounds like a conspiracy to me...

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 7:39 pm

Ahhhhh, telepathic sentient basses.... we KNEW these were special!

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 7:40 pm

Eric, are you a narrow burst sprayer or a wider, blended type? Inquiring minds want to know....

eric_b · Post by **eric_b** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 7:51 pm

I go for the smooth blend/fade without the splattery look that can sometimes happen in the transition from color to wood.

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 8:22 pm

Ahhh, a man of my own tastes! I've really liked the two very recently bought (by forumites) 4003 AFGs that have the wider casual burst blend.

johnhall · Post by **johnhall** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 6:12 am

Eric, are you a narrow burst sprayer or a wider, blended type?

That's a pretty personal question, isn't it?

lyle_from_minneapolis · Fri Dec 08, 2006 6:37 am

MISTER Hall!

Honestly...