The Acoustic Guitar Forum

Go Back   The Acoustic Guitar Forum > General Acoustic Guitar and Amplification Discussion > Build and Repair
Reload this Page Gluing in that -End Pin-?
Register FAQ Calendar Mark Forums Read

Reply
Page 1 of 5 1 234 Last »
 
Thread Tools
  #1  
Old 02-24-2010, 09:24 AM
JeremyG JeremyG is offline
Registered User
  
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Coon Rapids, MN
Posts: 392
Default Gluing in that -End Pin-?
Folks,

Please pardon my lingo but other than "End Pin" I'm not sure what you'd call it.

I have a newish guitar that has a End Pin of Ebony. It's become loose and has fallen out. What glue do you folks suggest I reattach it with?

Looks like that interior support piece (behind the Koa outer trim) isn't anything special. It appears to be a piece of lamination...plywood, so that's not an oily or special consideration.

I'm guessing some Elmers or Titebond ??

Thanks,

Jeremy.
Last edited by Gutch; 02-24-2010 at 12:58 PM. Reason: Replaced original derogatory term with proper description.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 02-24-2010, 09:33 AM
SnoSkiDrew SnoSkiDrew is offline
Registered User
  
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 1,228
Default
End peg?
__________________
Listen to my newest album: iTunes - Google Play - Spotify

www.andrewsullivanmusic.com

Facebook - YouTube - Twitter - Instagram
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 02-24-2010, 10:30 AM
Bob1131 Bob1131 is offline
Registered User
  
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Georgia, USA
Posts: 6,925
Default
It's called an end pin or peg, and it is typically not glued in! Usually a light tap to seat it in is enough to hold it. If you must glue it, I would recommend just a drop of super glue and then tap the end pin into position. If you ever need to remove the end pin in the future (say, to install a pick-up jack or a bone end pin), it should release by tapping it from inside the guitar.
__________________
ShowcaseYourMusic (covers)

ReverbNation (originals)

SoundCloud (the Hobo Troubadour)
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 02-24-2010, 10:37 AM
sligots sligots is offline
Guest
  
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 89
Default
I seem to remember my friend from Chattanooga had a similar issue, and as I recall gluing it in is not a great idea. Friction fit is the answer.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 02-24-2010, 10:48 AM
aggie182's Avatar
aggie182 aggie182 is offline
Registered User
  
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Missouri City, TX
Posts: 1,571
Default
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 02-24-2010, 10:49 AM
dthumb dthumb is offline
Registered User
  
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Virginia
Posts: 4,591
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by sligots View Post
I seem to remember my friend from Chattanooga had a similar issue, and as I recall gluing it in is not a great idea. Friction fit is the answer.
I seem to recall a similar discussion...the problem with the "friction fit" only arose when excess pressure in the body cavity was released causing the plug to dislodge.

A soundhole damper would appear an asset here...
__________________
Barrett
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 02-24-2010, 12:21 PM
rockinrebel rockinrebel is offline
Registered User
  
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Richmond Hill, Georgia
Posts: 879
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob1131 View Post
It's called an end pin or peg, and it is typically not glued in! Usually a light tap to seat it in is enough to hold it. If you must glue it, I would recommend just a drop of super glue and then tap the end pin into position. If you ever need to remove the end pin in the future (say, to install a pick-up jack or a bone end pin), it should release by tapping it from inside the guitar.
This is what Bob Colosi of Guitarsaddles.com recommends exactly. Bob calls them endpins. I bought a bone endpin for my SC Vintage Artist. Snug enough that it didn't need glue. Looks classy too.
__________________
1972 Martin D-28
1972 Martin D-18
2017 Martin D-18
2012 Martin 000-28H "Ambertone 1933"......"Rosebud"
(The 000-28H is actually my wifes..:-) )
2008 Fender American Standard Stratocaster
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 02-24-2010, 12:28 PM
ironman187 ironman187 is offline
Registered User
  
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: In your head
Posts: 1,068
Default
Oh, I want to comment so bad...
__________________
Instruments I own.
2004 Martin DC16 GTE Custom (1 & 13/16" nut) w/ Fishman Prefix Stereo Onboard Blender
1999 BC Rich Warlock N.J. Series (import)
2009 Lanikai LU21
Dunlop shaker egg
Alesis DM10 Pro
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 02-24-2010, 12:29 PM
aggie182's Avatar
aggie182 aggie182 is offline
Registered User
  
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Missouri City, TX
Posts: 1,571
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by ironman187 View Post
Oh, I want to comment so bad...
you should.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 02-24-2010, 12:50 PM
pete12string pete12string is offline
Registered User
  
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Central New Jersey
Posts: 694
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by ironman187 View Post
Oh, I want to comment so bad...


Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 02-24-2010, 12:56 PM
Gutch's Avatar
Gutch Gutch is offline
Cocobologist
  
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Over by 'dere...
Posts: 4,475
Default
Title edited to suit family friendly nature of the AGF.

And Aggie -- Get yer mind outta the gutter...
__________________
‎"Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything."
- Plato

| '02 814c Custom (Coco/Sitka) | '03 912ce Custom (Coco/Engelmann)| '06 K65ce | '17 J45 Std. | '10 Breedlove Revival OM DLX (EIR/Adi) | Lots of electrics...
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 02-24-2010, 02:15 PM
sligots sligots is offline
Guest
  
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 89
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gutch View Post
Title edited to suit family friendly nature of the AGF.

And Aggie -- Get yer mind outta the gutter...
Whew - for a second there I though you were going to tell him to get his head out of his end pin!
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 02-24-2010, 02:28 PM
jwsamuel jwsamuel is offline
Guest
  
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 3,690
Default
Don't glue it.

When I have had that problem, I have wrapped the end pin with white Teflon plumbers tape to make it a tight fit.

Jim
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 02-24-2010, 03:16 PM
sligots sligots is offline
Guest
  
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 89
Default
Maybe it's just me, but I never had a reason or desire to fiddle with the thing. Is it common practice to mess with it?
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 02-24-2010, 03:30 PM
dthumb dthumb is offline
Registered User
  
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Virginia
Posts: 4,591
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by sligots View Post
Maybe it's just me, but I never had a reason or desire to fiddle with the thing. Is it common practice to mess with it?
in some cultures....


mostly, not though, I'd think....
__________________
Barrett
Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 1 of 5 1 234 Last »

  The Acoustic Guitar Forum > General Acoustic Guitar and Amplification Discussion > Build and Repair

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools





All times are GMT -6. The time now is 10:21 PM.

AGF Home - Archive - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright ©2000 - 2022, The Acoustic Guitar Forum
vB Ad Management by =RedTyger=