Re: Removing Vintage Gibson Pickguard - Advice?
Originally Posted by
Dobe
Little hijack here, sorry, I was thinking vintage as in 'inlaid' pickguard. I'm re-working an old Weyman w/ the inlaid guard already off. Best adhesive to re-appy with ? I was thinking hide glue.
Not sure about mandolins but on flat top guitars the recommended approach is a special two-sided clear adhesive -- it is sold in 8"x11" (or smaller) sheets (Stew-Mac) and you cut it to exact size and remove the backing paper on both sides. Not many glues stick well to varnish or lacquer.
Bernie
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Due to current budgetary restrictions the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off -- sorry about the inconvenience.
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