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09-12-2020, 01:39 PM
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pickguard glue removal on 1960s Gibson acoustic
I have a mid-1960s Gibson B-25 that came with the original thick pickguard. When I first got the guitar the pickguard was fairly warped and not adhered to the top of the guitar in several places. One of the raised corners of the guard caught on something and ended up pulling completely off the guitar. In the process some pieces of lacquer came off, and it left behind a bunch of glue/pickguard residue on the top of the guitar:
https://github.com/jaymwin/B-25/blob...144894_HDR.jpg https://github.com/jaymwin/B-25/blob...151607_HDR.jpg I've tried using Naptha to soften the glue, but haven't had any luck getting it off the guitar. Is there a best approach to using Naptha (does it need to be applied to the glue for a while)? Or are there other approaches out there to remove the old glue? Thanks, Jay 
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09-12-2020, 01:47 PM
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Try this, works well for me but it might take a few applications. Read the instructions.
https://www.stewmac.com/luthier-tool...-glue-goo.html
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09-12-2020, 02:42 PM
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Interesting that Gibson applied the pickguard after finishing the instrument. On my LG2 the pickguard was applied over bare wood. I'm not a fan of that approach.
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09-14-2020, 09:28 PM
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I have tried several solvents on that particular glue, with virtually no success. Naphtha will remove the rubbery adhesive (AKA double stick) used on modern guitars, but the glue on these Gibson guards is very hard.
The only effective method I have found is to sand/scrape/polish. Missing finish can be filled in with CA or lacquer. If the original guard is warped, it probably won't stay down with pressure sensitive adhesive ('double stick'), and may require a stronger bond like epoxy. Uncured epoxy can be cleaned up with white vinegar.
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