WickedTone Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Dear all, I hope everyone is well. Just joined this community. I am the owner of a 2016 Les Paul Traditional model purchased new in 2017. Today the 7th fret inlet fell off. Just like that. Not sure what happened. I recently did use some Dunlop string cleaner on a regular basis. Could that be cause? Or the heat? It can get quite hot in Thailand. Should I just glue it back myself? I purchased the guitar in Australia and I am currently based in Thailand. Thank you in advance for the suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 I assume you are speaking of the fretboard inlay. Dunlop string cleaner? I know it has oil in it. That's about all I do know about it. While I personally avoid oil content products on untreated wood, many players use them without any problems. The general advice though is to use it sparingly; not frequently. Since inlays on guitars of this age should be laser cut, its surprising that you've had this problem. The fit should be perfect. Temperature change however, is a likely culprit I suspect. How is the humidity? Do you check it? Could the guitar be under or over hydrated? As for a solution. I see no reason why you couldn't glue it back in place. However, I am not an expert! Nor would I know what glue to advise. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WickedTone Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 Yes, the fretboard inlay. I don't know the humidity level. Have not checked it. I will find out the best glue to use and glue it back. Thank you for your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eades Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 It happened to my 2006 studio last year, I just glued it back in, Just don't get it all over your fret board, clear any residue up straight away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WickedTone Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 Thank you. Yes I will do that. I have some crazy glue. I am assuming that I should remove the remaining yellow glue. Did you removed it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eades Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Yeah I cleaned out/off the original glue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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