What glue to fix a pickguard for a 1912 F4?

[Rich Michaud]

Perhaps the experts can help me here. I have a 1912 F4 with a pickguard that is missing the connector piece and the clamp. I located a vintage one (clamp and connector). What glue do I use to affix the connector to the underside of the pickguard? Rich Michaud

[Rich Michaud]

I read some threads below that seem to answer my question. Unless someone tells me I am wrong, I will use Weld-on 16 from Stew-Mac. Rich

[sunburst]

Did you see this thread? Darryl has a lot of experience with pick guards.

[Michael Lewis]

To repair and not cause further damage good quality epoxy like West System would be a good choice, but you have to buy at least a quart, and mixing proportions are critical. The Weld On looks like a reasonable possibility since it isn't supposed to soften the surrounding material.

[Hans]

Hi Rich,

I use Weld-on 16 for binding, and I don't think I would recommend it for the pickguard as it does soften the celluloid just like Duco. I'd be real tempted to use cyano.

[Rich Michaud]

Thank you Hans and Michael. It sounds like superglue is the more conservative approach which I will try first. I very much appreciate the fact that both of you took the time to help me out. Rich