jlee Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 I own an 08 Gibson Hummingbird MC and recently my LR Baggs volume knob has become detached and adhesive underneath the knob has been completely dried out. Can anyone give me any suggestions on how I can put it back without harming the stika top? I also might want to change the pickups in the future. BTW, whenever I play my high E string when it is plugged in, it is not as balanced as the other string. The sound of it is weak and it doesn't shimmer as much as the other 5 strings. Is this how it is suppose to be or, is it faulty installation? If so, is there anyway to fix it? Thank you all in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 I don't know what they would have used in the first place but I would think you could use silicone adhesive. It sticks things to bare wood very well but it can be removed laterwith no ill effects that I can think of. I know using polishes with silicone is a no-no but this is a different situation altogether. As to the imbalance in the pickup (and I'm assuming it's an under-saddle) the saddle itself could have a little distortion, the top (and bridge) could be moving, the pickup could be shifted too far to one side (depending on how much wiggle room there is in the slot... ) it could be a number of things. I've even gone so far as to place a thin shim under one end of the pickup to ensure a little firmer contact in that one spot and therefore a little better output there. It's all fixable but as you can see it could be caused by more than one thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwolf Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 I'd bet the original tape is something like the 3-M double sided tape. Similar to the tape used to attach auto body trim. I ordered an extra piece of tape from John Pearse for one of their armrests, and the tape looks to be the same sort of stuff--so I wonder if most of the manufacturers are sourcing from the same supplier. Could be wrong, so it makes sense to check. I would go on the LR Baggs website (http://www.lrbaggs.com/) and post your question, leaving your contact numbers. I recently bought a Rainsong 12 string off ebay. It arrived with a damaged battery housing. I emailed LR Baggs, got a personal phone call from them within 3 or 4 days and they sent me 2 replacement housings free of charge. Pretty hard to beat that kind of customer service--given I wasn't even the original owner. They will be able to answer your questions and probably send you some replacement tape. I agree with ksdaddy-the imbalance issue is likely due to a saddle fit issue and some irregularity in the surfaces. It should be something a good tech will be able to sort out and fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drathbun Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Double sided vinyl tape on a clean dry flat surface works best. This is what I use to reattach pickguards and it works for cavity wires and controls too. If you ever need to remove it, it peels off usually free of gunk. However, a little dab of naptha will remove any residue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmith9509 Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Next time you change strings, pull your bridge saddle out. Look to see how the Element sensor is positioned; it should be completely covering the bottom of the saddle slot, with the tip passing into a hole on the high E side. The last several millimeters of the sensor are not as sensitive as the rest, and should be in the hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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