Another new recruit

[Midlifecrisis71]

Hello everyone, I have joined this forum as after turning 50 this year I have finally started to learn the guitar. I have always admired the Gretsch guitars from being a Cult fan in my youth. I have purchased a 5230t a few days ago and so far I am enjoying it and already own two amps! I will buy a virtual round of drinks to everyone on here....Cheers!

 

[radd]

We,come. Post a pic of your guitar. Enjoy the learning process.

 

[thunder58]

Welcome friend

 

[Trash Kidd]

Welcome!

 

[wabash slim]

Hi. How ya doin'?

 

[loudnlousy]

Enjoy your new guitar and enjoy exploring it.
Welcome here.

 

[rake_ether]

Welcome, it's never too late to take up guitar. I was 62.

 

[Gregor]

Welcome @Midlifecrisis71. Congretsch on your new guitar. Fire away with any questions you may have...very cordial group here and of course as radd said above, pics are welcome as well.
Enjoy the journey!

 

[Midlifecrisis71]

Thanks everyone! I have actually boxed it back up to take back to Project Music in Exeter as I am getting a lot of string buzz on the bridge, not sure if it was set up before I purchased it. They are doing it free of charge. I will post up pictures when I get it back.

 

[JC higgy]

Whataboutye Mlc, welcome to GT!

Hope ya get your new geet sorted,oh, and congrats on becoming a Gretsch owner !

 

[Archtops]

Welcome! Best of luck out there.

 

[64ChevSS]

Welcome - enjoy your new guitar.

 

[audept]

Welcome to the forum, @Midlifecrisis71 !

 

[Jeff67]

Welcome!

 

[new6659]

Here's a welcome from Canada, MLC71!

 

[Dana Rudd]

Hello and welcome to GT, good to have you here.

Congrats on the Gretsch, hope a proper setup gets rid of the buzz.

 

[Midlifecrisis71]

Hello again, sorry i have not replied but been well busy at work. Took guitar back but still getting buzz and tuning issues. I have since replaced strings with 10-46 ernie ball regulars and fitted a Reverend roller bridge which improved it a little. I realised i was only having buzz and tuning issues with low E and A,D strings so I used the old strings and gently filed out the nut with the corresponding string and filled with pencil graphite. Stripped and lubricated the tension roller and now no buzz and strings stay in tune!

 

[Midlifecrisis71]

Picture of guitar and my two amps. Orange i picked up for £15 just so I had one on day I bought guitar and the Fender Mustang LT25. Also included christmas tree as its that time of the year.

 

[Midlifecrisis71]

Also forgot to add when i changed the bridge noticed the stock and Reverend bridge would move slightly when using Bigsby. I used gas PTFE tape to take up the slack in the height adjustment threads which stopped the wobble and increased the sustain.

 

[musicman100]

Welcome, your in great hands here with these fine guitars/gretsch enthusiasts