I'm considering buying an instrument with a missing spike. Is it as simple as (making sure there's not a broken remnant in there) and then just tapping in a new one? Wondering if a new hole is likely needed as the existing one is going to be a little too large or won't hold a new spike.
Thanks!
If there's no spike broken off in there (bright flashlight and perhaps a straight pin can help you determine that) then a sliver or two of flat toothpick with a small drop of wood glue should reduce the hole nicely and create the friction to hold a new spike in place.
that's what I was hoping. same as any wood repair job. thank you!
Edited by - bpeck on 11/12/2024 16:58:25
A sliver of ebony or rosewood to match the fretboard might be ideal. But ideal isn't necessary to do the job. I did just as I described almost 15 years ago when my seventh fret spike popped out after nearly 40 years.
