mfarre03 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I recently bought this guitar used and noticed the E was missing off the pickguard. I found the E inside the case. Should I glue it back on? Superglue or?? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johno Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I don't know what this company is thinking putting those e's on the pickguard that won't stay on. When I first got a brand new Dot I had heard about these falling off and to see how secure they were I put my thumb and forefinger on it and with no pressure it came off right in my hand. I laughed at how easily it came off but it really makes their product look cheap. I left it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Yeah, a LOT of people leave it off, once it falls off...or even take it off, right after they pay for it. LOL! IF, however, you are one who likes the look, you can put it back on, using contact cement, or 3M Super 77 spray cement. Probably a lot of other types of glue, that will work as well, but those are two I have used. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 This discussion is almost as lame as the Epi vs Gibby topic. Has anybody ever considered that the pickguard sticker is not meant to be permanent in the first place???!!! Even the dozen or so other stickers on the damn guitars don't fall off. OK, I've said my peace - I feel better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugatu Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Has anybody ever considered that the pickguard sticker is not meant to be permanent in the first place???!!! Rubbish. If it was something that was meant to be taken off (like the protective film on the scratchguard for example) I doubt they'd make it look the way it does. And it's hardly a sticker... it's an actual badge, tacky or not depending on your opinion. (My own is that it IS tacky, but that's only my opinion). For what it's worth, my badge fell off my 1997 Sheri only one month ago, but I left it off and polished up the pickguard, and I think it looks better. I might add that I haven't owned my guitar since 1997, I bought a used one! The glue that holds it on is simply not up to the job. And whether or not YOU decide a topic is "lame" is niether here nor there. The original poster asked a question, if you don't want to see such a topic being discussed, don't click on the link. @ mfarre03: Whether you want to glue it back on is up to you, what do YOU think looks best? That's the kicker. If you decide to stick it back on, I'd suggest a little touch of superglue. Not too much, you don't want loads of leaking hardened glue around the badge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfarre03 Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 Now after thiniking about it, I will probably leave it off. Now the next question, how do I get the remaining glue off? It looks like crap now! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugatu Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Gently (GENTLY!) prise off any excess with something firm, but not too hard.....like, say, a firm guitar pick. I then polished the whole pick guard with a soft duster dipped in a little water, then dipped into some cigarette ash. Ash is a mild abrasive so it will remove tiny bits of glue and will also remove scratches. Finally, buff up the guard with a soft dry duster. I can't take credit for this, I asked the same question here last month and it does work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axegrinder1281734111 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Very easy to fix . 1st clean the back of the "e" GENTLY with methylated spirits . 2nd get some 1 inch wide (thin) double-sided Sellotape and cut 2 strips about 1 1/2 inches long and stick them side by side on the back the "e" , leaving the protective paper on the outside of the tape . . 3rd use a modelling knife or small sharpe scissors , carefully cut around the outline of the "e" . . Finally peel off backing paper and apply to pickguard . Have fun - Axegrinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfarre03 Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 This discussion is almost as lame as the Epi vs Gibby topic. Has anybody ever considered that the pickguard sticker is not meant to be permanent in the first place???!!! Even the dozen or so other stickers on the damn guitars don't fall off. OK' date=' I've said my peace - I feel better.[/quote'] This is the reason people don't bother with forums! If it wasn't meant to be perm. then they would have included it in a baggy, not glued onto the pick guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfarre03 Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 Gently (GENTLY!) prise off any excess with something firm' date=' but not too hard.....like, say, a firm guitar pick. I then polished the whole pick guard with a soft duster dipped in a little water, then dipped into some cigarette ash. Ash is a mild abrasive so it will remove tiny bits of glue and will also remove scratches. Finally, buff up the guard with a soft dry duster. I can't take credit for this, I asked the same question here last month and it does work! [/quote'] Thanks, gives me an excuse to go out and get a nice Partagas or CAO cigar and have a smoke, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Obscure Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I took that ugly thing off as soon as I could. It was already peeling up anyway. I stuck it on my Pod XT Live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulsaslim Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 My 'E's' all fell off within a week. Oddly enough, I took the last one & stuck it on my case right under the handle & it's stayed on there for over a year! Go figure...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Strum Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 As Yogi said: "It's deja vu all over again." Or was that : "Where is my picinic basket?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 The E is pretty firm on my Casino, from 2001. I've even picked at it to see if it would just pop off, but it didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Well, if the sticker is meant to be permanent, consider the VERY permanent decals on the pickguards of Doves and Hummingbirds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookelputz Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I expect it could be engraved on the pickguard, if anybody really wanted it permanent. And you can easily, and without damage, remove glue by spraying on a bit of WD-40 (or baby oil) and cleaning off with a soft cloth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stig Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 The E on my Casino is half-on. The lower curve pops up. I'm debating what to do about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valriver40 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 i took my E off with a belt sander using 60 grit sandpaper, took about 5 minutes. just kidding, it was loose already. cleaned off the glue using lighter fuel. i have five epiphones, all have their (E) removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stone1281734000 Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 I take them off. First of all they're not applied very well. And, personally, they interfere with my playing and I don't like the way the way they look on the pick guard. I think they're kind of cool looking all by themselves, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 I take them off. First of all they're not applied very well. And' date=' personally, they interfere with my playing and I don't like the way the way they look on the pick guard. I think they're kind of cool looking all by themselves, though.[/quote'] Ditto Ditto Ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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