strumsilly
Well-known member
I brought my vintage Maccaferri Islander to a uke event earlier today and discovered the neck "joint" had cracked. This is more a player than collectible as the "nut" [also has a zero fret] has been repaired and there is a back crack. I paid $50 or less for it but I like it and find it useful for the beach or other water related things [the shower?]
1. What is the best glue were I to attempt a repair? [ I don't see any downside, it will either hold, or it won't. ]
2. What would be the best way to clamp it without cracking more plastic. [styrene]
It seems to be the same material as the plastic models I put together as a kid. Man was that glue great [just kidding] . can you even get it any more. Duco cement seems to be similar.
Also, anyone have a spare to sell if my repair is not successful. ? I know I can buy a modern plastic uke, but I have a fondness for these. I gave a few away to kids and wish I had kept the blue one I gave to a neighbors kid back in WA.
They made a lot of the sopranos and they come up on fleabay pretty often.He actually made a rarer baritone ,[had one and stupidly sold it] , violin, and guitar, all out of styrene!
1. What is the best glue were I to attempt a repair? [ I don't see any downside, it will either hold, or it won't. ]
2. What would be the best way to clamp it without cracking more plastic. [styrene]
It seems to be the same material as the plastic models I put together as a kid. Man was that glue great [just kidding] . can you even get it any more. Duco cement seems to be similar.
Also, anyone have a spare to sell if my repair is not successful. ? I know I can buy a modern plastic uke, but I have a fondness for these. I gave a few away to kids and wish I had kept the blue one I gave to a neighbors kid back in WA.
They made a lot of the sopranos and they come up on fleabay pretty often.He actually made a rarer baritone ,[had one and stupidly sold it] , violin, and guitar, all out of styrene!