Best type of tape to cover F-holes?
Joey Goldstein
It's supposed to be not too bad for the guitar finish.
But lately I've seen people recommending clear packing tape.
Is this stuff really safe to use?
Is it any more efficient at reducing feedback than masking tape?
[No need to mention Doug's Plugs. I already know about them. Thanks.]
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Joey Goldstein
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paul
> Is it any more efficient at reducing feedback than masking tape?
I have used both, they are the same in terms of feedback reduction and
painter's tape is a lot easier to get off. I would stick with that.
--paul
invisaman75
Masking tape is always the best to keep from ruining the finish.
Anything else maybe a problem. I first hand experience with this years
ago. I can't remember what type of tape it was (in the 80's) but when
I removed the tape and part of the finish came off with it. I remember
my wife watching me putting it on a she said don't do it. I should
have listened to her. Masking tape should not have this problem. The
tape I used must have had heavy glue. A '60 L-7 finish was slightly
ruined because of my ego. It's all wash since the guitar is gone now.
I had in for repairs and the repair guy at World of Strings dropped it
and top split in 4 pieces. Problem solved, no feedback! :)
Jonathan (Cleve)
> I've always used this green masking tape designed for painters.
> It's supposed to be not too bad for the guitar finish.
>
> But lately I've seen people recommending clear packing tape.
> Is this stuff really safe to use?
> Is it any more efficient at reducing feedback than masking tape?
This isn't quite what you asked, but I've had good luck with blocks of
foam that are the length of the F hole and the depth of the guitar. It
takes a little work to wedge them in there, but they don't hurt
anything and they look better than tape. If you can find black or
charcoal grey foam, so much the better.
I'll spare you the Doug's Plugs plug.
imloafin
hi Joey,
the clear, shipping/packing tape is safe to use if:
Prior to removing, warm the tape with a hair dryer.
That will soften the glue; the tape easily peels away.
If any residue is present, "Goo Gone", or
similar product, will safely clean the area.
Also, clear shelving paper with a 'tacky' adhesive is
available. It works similar to the shipping tape, but,
has less glue, much easier to remove, less mess.
catherine murray
doctor, but Transpore surgical tape works really well. George Benson
looks like he using it this clip:
Graham
It would be like that French novel where he never uses the letter E.
Graham
Bob
> don't know about finish issues, but if you put the tape on your pant
> leg once before applying it to the guitar, it should pick up enough
> lint that it's not so sticky and much easier to remove. should still
> be strong enough to hold just fine.
>
> myles
The masking tape that sign writers use is much less sticky than normal
masking tape and works fine.
Bob.
Mitch
I sometimes use those foam rubber strips they sell at hardware stores
for surrounding window air conditioners. They are the perfect width
for F holes, and you can just tear off the length you need. Plus they
are usually very inexpensive.
Mitch
Rob
<nos...@nowhere.net> wrote:
>I've always used this green masking tape designed for painters.
>It's supposed to be not too bad for the guitar finish.
>
>But lately I've seen people recommending clear packing tape.
>Is this stuff really safe to use?
>Is it any more efficient at reducing feedback than masking tape?
>
>[No need to mention Doug's Plugs. I already know about them. Thanks.]
Joey, I personally don't trust any regular masking tape. Too many
occasions where the adhesive interacts. Large art stores have a
variant that's used by draftsmen to hold down drawings--designed to
avoid leaving gunk on the paper. I've used it for a lot of stuff, but
never on a hollow body guitar, so you're on your own there (I've used
it on solid bodies, but they normally have relatively inert finishes).
Pearl paint markets something like this that they call "artists tape".
You should be able to mail order it. Available in a few colors too.
george4908
> If you cover the F-holes, how do the F's get out?
You replace them with A-holes. No wait, that can't be right.
sheetsofsound
benson uses. If it's for your 175 be forewarned that it'll likely
leave some type of mark but it can usually be buffed out. Masking tape
is safe for both but is ineffective at reducing feedback.