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Is it normal for gromet to fall out?

Discussion in 'Telecaster Discussion Forum' started by dscottyg, Jan 22, 2021.

  1. Jan 22, 2021 #1
    dscottyg

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    I was changing strings on my vintage hot rod 52, and one of the little metal grommets fell out of the back of the guitar. Is that common?
     
  2. Jan 22, 2021 #2
    medownsouth

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    No but it can happen. Ideally those go in snug. Those are called ferrules and it seems like theres a mismatch between barrel and hole size. Do you have a caliper to measure?
     
  3. Jan 22, 2021 #3
    telemnemonics

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    It's happened to me and it's annoying as hell.
    Still have the ferrule?
     
  4. Jan 22, 2021 #4
    El Marin

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    Glue it
     
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  5. Jan 22, 2021 #5
    johnny k

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    I think you can also put some clear nail polish on them to prevent them from moving.
     
  6. Jan 22, 2021 #6
    blue metalflake

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    They’re just a push fit. One fell out on me long time back, glued it in, job done.
     
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  7. Jan 22, 2021 #7
    oldfish

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    like el marin said glue it job done have fun;)
     
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