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Location: Seymour, Tennessee | Ok Luthiers...
I want to replace the rosette on my boy's 77 CB.
It is intact but scratches and has a few little cracks.
What is the easiest or best way to remove the old one without tearing the top apart? |
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Location: Eaton, Indiana | It's affixed to the top with a brittle glue. Start with the outside edge and very carefully lift it with a sharpened putty knife. Work towards the center of the hole. There is also a little lip under the end of the fretboard.
I use contact cement to apply the new one.
Good luck
scott lamperd b c (before computers) |
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Location: Seymour, Tennessee | I'll give it a shot, thanks again Scott. |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | I haven't tried that yet, but you MAY want to heat it first with a blow dryer from a little distance. A LITTLE heat should make the adhesive soften up a bit and may help avoid chipping any of the wood off. |
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Location: Seymour, Tennessee | I had to put a considerable amount of pressure with my finger and then one little part popped up
I was able to wiggle a plastic putty knife under it and I eventually got it off in two pieces.
Now I just have to sand away the glue residue, wait for a rosette, & glue it on. :) |
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What is the easiest way to remove a rosette?