De Oro Guitar support/ suction cups issue

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ToddK

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De Oro Guitar support/ suction cups ...

Hey ya'll,
Anybody using the De oro guitar support?

The suction cups are flattening out over time and will soon not work
at all. I can barely get them to stick for more than a few minutes at a time.

Anybody know a fix?

TK

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Cervantes

Posts: 503
Joined: Jun. 14 2014
From: Encinitas, CA USA

RE: De Oro Guitar support/ suction c... (in reply to ToddK)

I have one and would like to use it, but for me the suction cups leaves marks on my guitar.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 20 2019 15:38:07

JasonM

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From: Baltimore

RE: De Oro Guitar support/ suction c... (in reply to ToddK)

Have you tried cleaning the surface with a bit of alcohol?

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 20 2019 23:57:56

ToddK

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RE: De Oro Guitar support/ suction c... (in reply to ToddK)

quote:

Have you tried cleaning the surface with a bit of alcohol?

I'll try that, thanks!

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 21 2019 16:25:01

RobJe

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Joined: Dec. 16 2006
From: UK

RE: De Oro Guitar support/ suction c... (in reply to ToddK)

Have you tried asking the people at De Oro if they can provide replacement cups?

https://www.deoromusic.com/guitar-support/classica.html

Rob

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 21 2019 16:36:07

El Burdo

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Joined: Sep. 8 2011

RE: De Oro Guitar support/ suction c... (in reply to JasonM)

quote:

Have you tried cleaning the surface with a bit of alcohol?

If the surface is french polished than the alcohol will act as a solvent surely? (that's how french polish arrives in a bottle - shellac in alcohol) I'd guess that the surface will become gummy and thin and will have to dry out again before you could fix anything.

Why not clean it with acetone? I don't think that is a solvent for shellac but maybe a luthier could confirm?

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 21 2019 20:10:54

rombsix

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From: Beirut, Lebanon

RE: De Oro Guitar support/ suction c... (in reply to ToddK)

Todd, just order a couple of FiniSHIELD's from Diego, and have him send you some replacement cups. That's what I did per his recommendation, and I'm good. Hope this helps...

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 22 2019 5:16:03

tele

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Joined: Aug. 17 2012

RE: De Oro Guitar support/ suction c... (in reply to ToddK)

You could try changing the suction cups or buying another type of support like this for example from finland, you can contact them at liikanenguitars.com or through this link:

https://www.guitarshop.fi/epages/guitarshop.sf/fi_FI/?ObjectPath=/Shops/20120510-11092-110062-1/Products/D16

https://www.guitarshop.fi/epages/guitarshop.sf/fi_FI/?ObjectPath=/Shops/20120510-11092-110062-1/Products/D12

By the way did the injury get better and can you play guitar well again?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 22 2019 10:38:41

Cervantes

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Joined: Jun. 14 2014
From: Encinitas, CA USA

RE: De Oro Guitar support/ suction c... (in reply to ToddK)

Just found these suction cup protectors for french polish.
Guess its like the DeOro Finishield
Think I will try them.

https://www.stringsbymail.com/kling-on-clear-removable-guitar-support-suction-cup-protectors-sp-2p-c-1240.html

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 22 2019 14:44:32

ToddK

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RE: De Oro Guitar support/ suction c... (in reply to ToddK)

Really helpful guys! Thank you!

TK

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 25 2019 6:24:17

rombsix

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From: Beirut, Lebanon

RE: De Oro Guitar support/ suction c... (in reply to ToddK)

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 6 2023 5:05:53

Stu

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From: London (the South of it), England

RE: De Oro Guitar support/ suction c... (in reply to rombsix)

Premieres in 4 hours?!? wtf! hahha.

you really are youtube celebrity ramzi! haha

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 6 2023 8:40:14

Manitas de Lata

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Joined: Oct. 9 2018

RE: De Oro Guitar support/ suction c... (in reply to ToddK)

looks like an Andalusian Guitar.

Funny story some years ago , some guys meet up the prof guitar seller in an andaluzia town to check those guitars.
The price was like 5.000 euros and the potencial buyer didnt compromisse right away, so the seller taked the lads to some drinks later morning or after lunch cant quite remember and paid for them.
After the drinkin session the seller made another proposal , 50% off , so he bought the guitar , very similiar as the video that you showed.
Other lad that was with the buyer , told me that the sound was ok but not a 5.000 euros sound or even with the 50% off.
After few months he sold the guitar .

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 6 2023 9:08:46

Ricardo

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From: Washington DC

RE: De Oro Guitar support/ suction c... (in reply to Manitas de Lata)

quote:

looks like an Andalusian Guitar.

Oh no. Ramzi drank the cool Aid.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 6 2023 12:19:27

rombsix

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From: Beirut, Lebanon

RE: De Oro Guitar support/ suction c... (in reply to Stu)

Stu - yeah man, I am indeed - LOL

Interesting story, Manitas! And cool play on words with your foro name :)

Ricardo - I got one second-hand on Reverb out of curiosity. I'm having a lot of fun with it, as I do with all guitars. I'm sure I'll play it for a couple of years, then move on to try another instrument, as has been the pattern of late.

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