re-attaching an old guitar label - FRETS.NET2024-03-29T13:03:45Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/re-attaching-an-old-guitar-label?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A135848&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI usually put repair labels o…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-08-19:2177249:Comment:1362332014-08-19T04:51:59.368ZRichard Baleshttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RichardBales
<p>I usually put repair labels on the underside of the top plate. They are out of the way and not generally visible. But I reverse the label -the font and printing are backwards. That way, when someone looks inside with an inspection mirror, the printing is right way around. Simple to do when you use a computer to print the label. </p>
<p>I usually put repair labels on the underside of the top plate. They are out of the way and not generally visible. But I reverse the label -the font and printing are backwards. That way, when someone looks inside with an inspection mirror, the printing is right way around. Simple to do when you use a computer to print the label. </p> As usually, the Wizard of Fre…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-08-08:2177249:Comment:1356522014-08-08T22:33:35.574ZNed Knepphttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/NedKnepp
<p>As usually, the Wizard of Frets has paved (glued?) the way <a href="http://www.frets.com/FretsPages/Musician/GenMaint/Label/label.html" target="_blank">here</a>. It worked pretty well for me.</p>
<p>As usually, the Wizard of Frets has paved (glued?) the way <a href="http://www.frets.com/FretsPages/Musician/GenMaint/Label/label.html" target="_blank">here</a>. It worked pretty well for me.</p> contact cement perhaps? it's…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-08-08:2177249:Comment:1358482014-08-08T15:41:14.388Zcasey campbellhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/caseycampbell
<p>contact cement perhaps? it's not wet enough to hurt the label, and yea, i think a very thin backing on the label would be ideal. </p>
<p>contact cement perhaps? it's not wet enough to hurt the label, and yea, i think a very thin backing on the label would be ideal. </p> I have used double sided tape…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-08-08:2177249:Comment:1357592014-08-08T00:33:04.131ZMatt Haugenhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/stringer
<p>I have used double sided tape with great success on several occasions of reattaching labels. I use the pickguard adhesive sheets that stew-mac sells. It has worked great, added stability to delicate labels and I haven't had one come loose yet. I believe I read a thread about Frank Ford using gelatin to affix repair labels to guitars as well, I don't know if that would be the right move for you, but just wanted to pass that along as well.</p>
<p>I have used double sided tape with great success on several occasions of reattaching labels. I use the pickguard adhesive sheets that stew-mac sells. It has worked great, added stability to delicate labels and I haven't had one come loose yet. I believe I read a thread about Frank Ford using gelatin to affix repair labels to guitars as well, I don't know if that would be the right move for you, but just wanted to pass that along as well.</p> You may have a better chance…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-08-07:2177249:Comment:1356452014-08-07T23:51:01.531ZRobbie Collinshttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RobbieCollins
<p>You may have a better chance of realigning the edges outside the guitar. If you use a backer, make sure it is acid-free.</p>
<p>You may have a better chance of realigning the edges outside the guitar. If you use a backer, make sure it is acid-free.</p>