ant7629 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Hi Does anyone one know what glue I should use foe sticking the E logo back onto the pickguard of my Casino? I bought a new MIC recently and the E was pretty much hanging off as soon as I got the guitar out of its box! I carefully removed it and kept it safe. My worry is that a strong glue may damage the plastics.... Any suggestions? Thanks Ant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I used a few tiny drops of clear silicone and it stuck for good. It also makes it removable at a later time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdgails Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 is this a joke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 is this a joke? Why would it be? The E on the pickguard fell off on my dot when I got it home. Some glues would have messed up the pickguard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Strum Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I think I get sdgails point. The usual question is "how do I take it off" Personal preference thing. I personally don't like the Big E on my pic guard. Nothing against the Epi logo, but I hate logo's on my on my pic guard. I removed the "W" from my Washburn pic guards because in my own mind it made it look cheap. Not to hurt anyones feelings, I have an "E" somewhere that I don't believe was ever used. I will mail it to someone if they want it free of charge - just PM me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant7629 Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 No joke... I can understand why someone wouldn't want the E on say a Dot, but I think they look cool on the Casino/Riviera/Sheraton etc....Epiphone originals. I have actually replaced the pick guard on my Dot with a blank one. I just didn't want to damage the thing by using something that would eat into the plastic. Think I will try the method suggested by TheX. thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Buffalo Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I used a couple of drops of "Crazy Glue" about 2 Years ago, & it hasn't harmed the "E" or the pickguard yet. I think they're supposed to be removeable - I'm sure if they wanted to, Epiphone could make a pickguard with an "E" that won't come off, but some people really like the logo, & others don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Strum Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I think they're supposed to be removeable ... I think you are right. The one I have here is sticky on the back and if they wanted it to stay on, they would use some sort of permanent cement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookelputz Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 The one on my cherry Riviera fell off. I thought it looked cheap before that. Now I miss it, since its gone. Same with every redhead I ever knew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shartom Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 The big E fell off of my Sheraton and Joe Pass within a week of each other. Whether it is on or off is a personal preference. I like the clean look of the pickguard without it, Silicone compound would be my choice should I decide to re-E the guitars, I put them in a safe place for future considerations. I may put one on my Gibby LP Studio to see if the nobs notice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I hate to admit if for fear of being banned, but I remove the "e" from the pickguard. It is less obtrusive that the "G" brand on Gretsch Chet Atkins models, but I still find it obtrusive. And I feel guilty doing it, because Epiphone is, to me, the perfect guitar for me in every way. I can do without Gretsch (although I have 3) and do without Fender (although I have 2). But if Epiphone were to announce that it was going out of business, I might be inclined to get a 2nd mortgage on the house and buy whichever model I don't have but always wanted. When I was about 16, I had a Gibson 335 and an older player (friend of my cousin) had a Sheraton. At first, I looked at it with some arrogance and contempt (jeeze, we're talking about $300 versus $250), but I had to admit that his Sherry beat my 335 in every category. That's when I hustled out and bought a Texan (yeah, the same kind that Paul had) for about $179. All of us would like to go back to our teens and relive then knowing what we know now. I'd start off by taking the bus to Apex Music on 5th Avenue in San Diego and buying a boatload of Epiphones back when they were made in Kalamazoo. Can't do that, but I'm sure happy with the specimens they sell now. Not a turkey among them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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