Another item I need for this build is glue….and if I am to build this somewhat close to the golden era specs I need a few different kinds. Take this with a grain of salt…this is all based on information gathered 3rd hand and may be completely inaccurate if you are trying to build a replica…..the good news is, all of these glues will work well for their given task….
- “Radio” Glue: Urea-formaldehyde, melamine formaldehyde, phenol-formaldehyde, resorcinol-formaldehyde, and phenol-resorcinol formaldehyde….As I understand it these glues are pretty interchangeable..some are just more water proof than others….you want the glue to be hard and brittle. These glues were used for the tops, fretboards, and headstock veneers.
- Fish Glue: Frets, G****n logo
- Hide Glue: Maple center seam, headstock “wings”, neck, filler strip
- Acetone / (Nitro)Cellulose Glue: Binding, Trap inlays