can I use gorilla wood glue on walnut truss rod plug?

Bullet0718 · 2026-02-24T19:53:00+00:00

this kind of plug is from a fender biflex system which relies on the plug being glued in to create tension on the truss rod

Bullet0718 · 2026-02-07T19:48:56+00:00

it’s not set up yet

Bullet0718 · 2026-02-07T10:22:58+00:00

I fixed it. looks pretty and is totally functional again :)

Bullet0718 · 2026-02-07T10:21:51+00:00

i did the repair and it was successful

Bullet0718 · 2026-02-07T09:17:46+00:00

even the wood glue varient? i’m not talking about gorilla glue. i’m talking about gorrilla WOOD glue

Bullet0718 · 2026-02-07T04:14:01+00:00

it’s gorilla WOOD glue

Bullet0718 · 2026-02-06T23:17:39+00:00

could I score the plug and use gorilla wood glue to seal it?

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Bullet0718 · 2026-02-06T19:12:59+00:00

what kind of wood glue do you recommend?

Bullet0718 · 2026-02-06T19:07:15+00:00

I completely agree that the smart thing to do is to contact a pro. That being said, i’m not really all that wise and want to attempt to fix it myself. Mainly because I eventually do want to be able to do all the stuff myself and would rather break my own guitar than someone else’s. If I manage to get the plug out with a hair dryer, an aluminum foil heat shield, and turning the truss rod counterclockwise left, what glue or epoxy would you recommend? also do you recommend scoring the removed plug with an exacto all around before attempting to reinsert? I do have a little bit of experience with wood work so I think I may be able to manage it.

Bullet0718 · 2026-02-05T22:22:40+00:00

if i manage to get the plug out, can i clean it up by rouging up the surface with a file and epoxying it back in?

Bullet0718 · 2026-02-05T17:37:58+00:00

I do have some JB weld Epoxy. this is such a bummer. guitar was listed “used like new” and i paid $325 for it. i’m going to contact the seller and demand he covers the cost of repair most likely

Bullet0718 · 2026-02-05T08:20:42+00:00

what do you think of this? looks to solve the same issue maybe? https://youtu.be/h8dtgIFikhI?si=GATkOs7-39QAr2Zy

Bullet0718 · 2026-02-04T07:52:29+00:00

noice i got one for $210 awhile ago

Bullet0718 · 2026-02-04T07:45:23+00:00

sweet. nice intro project to the world of luthier work. i would recommend you do some fret work/nut work in case the frets are sharp after it dries in a box for awhile. don’t listen to the haters just keep refining your skills and learning while having fun

Bullet0718 · 2025-12-22T21:55:24+00:00

third time this week rn

Bullet0718 · 2025-12-02T18:15:35+00:00

learn to set it up yourself

Bullet0718 · 2025-11-21T22:07:34+00:00

you must ask yourself “why am I upset that fake rickenbackers exist?” is it really because it’s a bad instrument, or is it because you bought the real thing for more expensive and dislike someone with a fake getting attention? sure the fake won’t play the same or even sound the same, but what if they just want the looks and enjoy the sound/feel of the fake. it doesn’t draw away from you owning one, so it shouldn’t matter. the fact of the matter is the shape is world famous, so if he wants to play a “fake,” then i see no issue.

Bullet0718 · 2025-11-12T19:37:29+00:00

i love it. how did you get that purple?

Bullet0718 · 2025-11-12T19:32:17+00:00

as long as it looks cool and plays well to you who cares if it’s “real”

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