Tech used superglue to glue inlay back in... and it's not flush :-)

[ItsaBass]

Re: Tech used superglue to glue inlay back in... and it's not flush

What is so hard about this damned repair? It's a simple job, yet you've been having fits about it for quite some time now. Take it back and have it fixed. Tell him what's wrong. I'm sure he doesn't want to send a poor repair out of his shop. The inlay just has to be sanded to be level with the fretboard. Yes, he should've done in the first place. Maybe he just forgot. It doesn't mean he's incompetent. People do make mistakes. Also, it is possible that the last time he had his hands on the guitar, the inlay was in fact flush, but it shifted later. Believe me, you are going to make it even worse by doing it yourself.

By the way, was this repair made using the proper Gibson warranty process?

 

[crusty philtrum]

Re: Tech used superglue to glue inlay back in... and it's not flush

It's not made clear whether the inlay is above the fretboard wood, below it, or both ... by which I mean the inlay is tilted, low on one side and high on the other.

 

[jeremy]

Re: Tech used superglue to glue inlay back in... and it's not flush

not sure how warranties work outside the states but i agree you should bring it back and let him fix it at no charge to you

 

[ItsaBass]

Re: Tech used superglue to glue inlay back in... and it's not flush

It's not made clear whether the inlay is above the fretboard wood, below it, or both ... by which I mean the inlay is tilted, low on one side and high on the other.

True; It could be below if the repair guy clamped it with a straight caul.

This sort of scenario is exactly why I stated that a curved caul should be used, when you were asking about the repair some time ago. And I also said that superglue should not be used, because it sets a bit too fast. With this sort of repair, you need a little bit of time after applying the glue in order to clean up as much excess as you can, and position the clamp correctly. Superglue could work in some cases, but it isn't the best choice. A five-minute epoxy would have been better.

Additionally, cough it up; I really would love to know whether this was an official Gibson warranty repair, as was highly recommended to you previously by myself and several other people. If not, the quality of the repair or any consequences of a bad repair are not covered, and in fact, Gibson could potentially claim that your entire warranty is now void, as you have had work performed on the guitar by a non-authorized guitar tech.

 

[Myaccount876]

Re: Tech used superglue to glue inlay back in... and it's not flush

I said it in the 2nd thread - there's no shame if you have it fixed under warranty; there is shame if you mess up your guitar by not sending it in under warranty.

 

[Obsessive Compulsive]

Re: Tech used superglue to glue inlay back in... and it's not flush

Did the LP really get screwed? Or is he just starving for consolation? Pics or it didn't happen.

 

[ehdwuld]

Re: Tech used superglue to glue inlay back in... and it's not flush

Was it purchased new , used , or semi-hot
Warranty if new
Warranty if used
Maybe it's still warm

 

[frankfalbo]

Re: Tech used superglue to glue inlay back in... and it's not flush

We NEED photos. If it's plastic then acetone will melt the inlay. Do not use excessive oil either until we figure out what happened, whether it's up or down.

Also superglue is most likely the proper glue to have used.

 

[larryguitar]

Re: Tech used superglue to glue inlay back in... and it's not flush

How much is it raised? A razor blade might fix that in about two minutes....



Larry

 

[ItsaBass]

Re: Tech used superglue to glue inlay back in... and it's not flush

We NEED photos. If it's plastic then acetone will melt the inlay. Do not use excessive oil either until we figure out what happened, whether it's up or down.

Also superglue is most likely the proper glue to have used.

Gibson inlays are indeed plastic.

Super glue holds fine, but doesn't give you much working time. For roughly plopping in some dots or trapezoids in a guitar factory without much alignment or clamping needed, and with the frets not even in yet, why not? But for a precise repair on an already fretted and sanded/finished fretboard, which might need some time to be aligned and clamped right, and for the inlay to be fudged this way or that way for a while, I would not suggest super glue. Also, there is crappy super glue and good super glue. Most places only carry the crappy kind ("Super Glue" brand or the like). There are "professional" CA glues that are so much easier to work with, and don't set as fast.

 

[Emopunk]

Re: Tech used superglue to glue inlay back in... and it's not flush

I've completely given up on techs. Barring stuff that requires actually carving into the wood, I do everything myself. I've had them botch too many things for me to ever trust one again.

This!