BoyVader Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Had my Hummingbird for a week and just noticed that there is a small excess of glue just after the 12 fret. Looks like a small blob right along the fret...not a big issue but would like to clean it off if possible? It's rock hard and won't budge with fret cleaner, a pick, even tried edge of knife, but dont want to damage fret board....any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincentw Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Send me a picture. vwynne@gibson.com - Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Nice one Vince ! Send me a picture. vwynne@gibson.com - Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 . This might be a repair covered by warranty - might be. For me - I'd try carefully undercutting the blob parallel to the fretboard with an X-acto or razor blade. Then I'd carefully bring the blade down between the fret wire and the blob hoping for a pop-off. But definitely check warranty repair first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 They glue the frets onto Hummingbirds? I want one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 They glue the frets onto Hummingbirds? I want one! It's the historically accurate Gibson look everyone wants. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 With glue problems, you just have to stick with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 With glue problems, you just have to stick with it. Yeah...with those problems you don't want to horse around with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Right, you can't hyde from these types of problems.... Yeah...with those problems you don't want to horse around with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Hide glue? I'd have expected Titebond, or maybe JD Weld. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Hide glue? I'd have expected Titebond, or maybe JD Weld. Or Elmer's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Or Elmer's I think Elmer's is made in the USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Morton Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Hi There, If you post a picture I can likely tell you how to take care of it. The type of glue is super glue. A very very small amount is used for each fret. On rare occassions it will be missed if there is some on the fret board, i will do my best to help you out. Jeremy Morton Gibson Montana Product Specialist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Hi There, If you post a picture I can likely tell you how to take care of it. The type of glue is super glue. A very very small amount is used for each fret. On rare occassions it will be missed if there is some on the fret board, i will do my best to help you out. Jeremy Morton Gibson Montana Product Specialist Okay... so frets ARE glued on! SUPER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I wouldn't fret over a little glue.......but I don't know why they adhere to such a policy Okay... so frets ARE glued on! SUPER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyVader Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 Hi There, If you post a picture I can likely tell you how to take care of it. The type of glue is super glue. A very very small amount is used for each fret. On rare occassions it will be missed if there is some on the fret board, i will do my best to help you out. Jeremy Morton Gibson Montana Product Specialist Hi Jeremy, Here's a picture...appreciate your time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 They glue the frets onto Hummingbirds? I want one! The HAVE to glue them down so they don,t fly away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Hi Jeremy, Here's a picture...appreciate your time... Just send it to me....I'll take care of it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-1854Me Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I wouldn't fret over a little glue.......but I don't know why they adhere to such a policy If ONLY they would stick to some good practices..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 They may have not had the right tools in the factory to remove the glue....but who knows, this may be historically correct, and the glue was placed there on purpose..... If ONLY they would stick to some good practices..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I see you have flat wounds on your Humming Bird.... Nice. Please post some pics of that baby when you get the glue cleaned up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Morton Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 BoyVader, give me a call toll free @ 1 800 426 2636 then dial 0. Ask the receptionist to page Jeremy Morton and i will talk you thru it. All the best JM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyVader Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 Hi Jeremy, just tried calling you but no answer, I guess because of the time difference... I think it's just past 5:45pm where you are...Can you post instructions? Might be difficult to speak as I'm at work etc. You can PM me too...thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Morton Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 PM sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyVader Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 Thought I would post a little update... Jeremy Morton talked me through removing the glue and all is good.. Big thanks to Jeremy and Vincent Wynne at customer service for their help.. Good to know Gibson customer service have got your back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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