Whats the best glue?
A. There’s no single “best” glue, but there are several that have proven themselves over the years, and in the case of hide glue, over centuries. Our recommendations are BRAND-NAME/PRODUCT SPECIFIC where applicable. Not all glues are created equal so don’t assume that any glue readily available to you is good enough for your instrument – different formulations greatly affect quality, especially with yellow glues and epoxies. Some glues have a shelf-life and will expire, yellow glues especially should be fresh. Here’s a quick guide to the strengths and weaknesses of the most popular glues. Note that there’s a continuing emphasis on disassembly. For electric guitars, set necks (glued-in), as found on most Gibsons, are often disassembled for repair, replacement, or refinishing. Fingerboards need to be removed in order to replace broken truss rods or just because they’re worn out. Acoustic guitars also require neck removal and fingerboard replacement, but repairs may require removal of the
