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!
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...
Well, new to me. Looks pretty much brand new. Only problem is the input jack unscrewed itself and it and a washer are rattling around inside. No time today to fuss with it but looks like I've got a project for tomorrow.
Am I correct with the 5420:
Gen. 1 - MIK, hump fret markers, Blacktops, floating bridge
Gen.2 - MIK, thumbnail markers, Blacktops, pinned bridge
Gen. 3 - MIC, thumbnail markers, FT-5E pickups, pinned bridge
Any other generations?