Fretboard application

Johnie Helms · Post by **Johnie Helms** » 28 Mar 2022 3:59 pm

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

Andy DePaule · Post by **Andy DePaule** » 28 Mar 2022 4:57 pm

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.

Chris Lucker · Post by **Chris Lucker** » 29 Mar 2022 9:22 am

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.

Johnie Helms · Post by **Johnie Helms** » 2 Apr 2022 3:08 pm

Thank y’all for the advice.

JH

J D Sauser · Post by **J D Sauser** » 4 Apr 2022 7:32 pm

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.

Chris Lucker · Post by **Chris Lucker** » 4 Apr 2022 8:35 pm

Thin double sided tape is forgiving if you follow my instructions. How do you think golf grips are aligned perfectly?

J D Sauser · Post by **J D Sauser** » 4 Apr 2022 9:39 pm

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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