Should I Be Concerned About This (binding question)?

[Glennwillow]

I had binding on a Rickenbacker 360-12 that I own come off like this. The technician I have used for decades fixed it, glued it all back on. I don't remember what it cost, but it will be way cheaper to fix this now compared to later when the binding is actually flopping around, like it eventually was on my Rick 12-string.

- Glenn

[Jeremy]

Originally Posted by Glennwillow

I had binding on a Rickenbacker 360-12 that I own come off like this. The technician I have used for decades fixed it, glued it all back on. I don't remember what it cost, but it will be way cheaper to fix this now compared to later when the binding is actually flopping around, like it eventually was on my Rick 12-string.

- Glenn

Thanks, Glenn. I plan to get this fixed asap.

[Matt Mustapick]

Originally Posted by Jeremy

Yamaha called me and will pay a local repairman to fix the guitar (even though he's not an authorized service center). We'll see how that goes.

That's really great. Way to go Yamaha!

[Jeremy]

Originally Posted by Matt Mustapick

That's really great. Way to go Yamaha!

Yes. Even better they just told me that it'd be ok if I wanted to have GC's tech look at it as well. Couldn't hurt and even more convenient to me since it's just down the street from me.

[stringjunky]

Jeremy, I think it's great that you are using your ears before your eyes...a good 'un is good 'un and they are not to easy to find, especially in a low budget guitar.

[Jeremy]

Originally Posted by stringjunky

Jeremy, I think it's great that you are using your ears before your eyes...a good 'un is good 'un and they are not to easy to find, especially in a low budget guitar.

Thanks. GC's tech wants to just put some blue tape on it. I'm gonna keep it anyway and deal with it later via a good local luthier. Guitar sounds great and it's intact.

[mjz]

Originally Posted by Jeremy

Thanks. GC's tech wants to just put some blue tape on it. I'm gonna keep it anyway and deal with it later via a good local luthier. Guitar sounds great and it's intact.

Do you mean after he puts in the glue?

max

[Jeremy]

Originally Posted by mjz

Do you mean after he puts in the glue?

max

He said he would "just tape it." No mention of glue.

[mc1]

[Larry Pattis]

Originally Posted by Jeremy

He said he would "just tape it." No mention of glue.

That was likely a temporary fix before an actual repair is effected.

This might help the problem from spreading.

The thing is, the entire channel for the binding may not have had glue properly applied, and there is a reasonable chance that other portions of the binding will continue to come loose over time.

Yes, you can effect spot repairs...and there may be several of these required in this guitar's future...

...or the one fix might be all that's necessary. We don't know.

That's the risk you're taking by keeping this particular guitar.

[Jeremy]

Originally Posted by Larry Pattis

That was likely a temporary fix before an actual repair is effected.

This might help the problem from spreading.

The thing is, the entire channel for the binding may not have had glue properly applied, and there is a reasonable chance that other portions of the binding will continue to come loose over time.

Yes, you can effect spot repairs...and there may be several of these required in this guitar's future...

...or the one fix might be all that's necessary. We don't know.

That's the risk you're taking by keeping this particular guitar.

Thanks again, Larry. I'm in contact with a local luthier who will be looking at it. Just didn't get a good vibe from the GC tech both times I spoke with him on the phone about it.

This guitar is worth the risk. I'm afraid to replace it and not be happy with what I get.

[John Arnold]

I generally repair these with CA. On black binding, it should be an invisible repair. Assuming a catalyzed polyester finish, the excess glue can be cleaned off with acetone.
From what I am seeing in the photo, I think there is little chance of future problems.
I have played a few 700's, and they can be outstanding.