Recent content by VRomanojr

Two seems right for me.

I guess I need a trip to Ace! Thanks.

So, what exactly are those little rubber rings and where do I get them?

I was using a piece of foam jammed under the ball. Just used the capo method and it made the whole string changing process almost enjoyable.

I put an aluminum Tru-Arc on my Roundup and it made a world of difference. I'm probably going to get one for my 5420 but I see there's a "Hole Tone" option. Any users with reviews of the Hole Tone version? Description sounds like it gives more good stuff which isn't a bad thing!

The change in rings looks good.

Yeah, that was my point. Black guards and rings are a standard 5420 Gretsch item but don't seem to be available anywhere online. I emailed/asked Gretsch and they pointed me to TV Jones and Darren Riley - neither show black guards and rings. I'm going to email them to see if they can get them...

I've seen the 5420 PVC ones for sale. I think that's what Quickguards has. I don't think I've seen 5420/BT clear pickup rings for sale anywhere. I've seen the Classic ones. Not sure if any 5420 came factory with clear rings. They do come with black rings and black pickguard so should be...

That's what I wanted to see! Yeah, I like that and no need to change out my silver rings. Thanks for the pic!

Black pickguards and rings are standard on a few 5420 models so they should be for sale somewhere. With my last Triumph motorcycle I had blow-up, expanded views of all parts of the bike. If I needed a screw or nut or whatever, there was a part number and usually numerous places I could get...

I put that on my watch list last night. If I can't find a real Gretsch I'll go for either this or a Reverb one.

I saw those on Reverb. I was hoping for OEM with the Gretsch imprint but might have to go with those. I was thinking about spray painting but didn't think about the clear and paint black underneath. Thanks for that tip. Again, they are a Gretsch OEM item so should be available out in the world.

Has anyone switched out to a black pickguard and black pickup rings on their orange 5420? I see that Gretsch uses black on a few models but I don't find anywhere to buy them (if I end up liking the look). I know Quickguards but they are a standard Gretsch item so should be for sale somewhere...

Since I didn't go out for Chinese food last night (but I will take home my chopsticks next time) I used a wire. Took off the pickguard and fished out the washer and jack through the f-hole. I used a piece of stiff, stranded wire through the jack hole bent on the end with a "hook", hooked it...

UGH!! Looks like I’ll have to set aside the afternoon to fool around with it.