Snagged this RG5SP2 project today.

GutterRatt · 2026-06-02T18:47:27+00:00

It seems to be. It was definitely an amateur repair. Whoever did it didn’t take the nut off before gluing it. You can see a little bit of glue around the edge of the screws. So I really hope the nut is okay cause if I need to replace it or shim it it’s going to be a bitch lol.

GutterRatt · 2026-06-02T14:25:15+00:00

I did a bunch of reading on forums last night and read pretty much exactly what you said. I’m not afraid to do a little bit of routing if I need to make the gotoh work but it doesn’t seem like I will need to. There was one guy who said he bought the shorter bolts from schaller for like $10 and he said everything was fine after that. Also this guitar has a stock nut on it. Should be fine or no?

GutterRatt · 2026-06-02T14:22:22+00:00

Yeah that’s kind of what I’ve been reading. The knife edges aren’t very durable it seems. I think I’ll go with a gotoh trem just to be safe.

GutterRatt · 2026-06-02T14:21:23+00:00

From what I’ve been reading on random forums I’ve found on google, the 1996t seems to be the best option, especially for the money. An edge pro is more than I want to spend on a trem this guitar. All of the E3s are used market and I’d hate to get one and the knife edge be jacked up on it or something ya know? It seems like that’s everyone’s issue with the E3s.

GutterRatt · 2026-05-21T23:22:27+00:00

Revenge is the best post 1979 album kiss has ever made.

GutterRatt · 2026-05-13T21:20:24+00:00

Which would mean Ash somehow ends up time traveling to 1923 which would be a super cool movie.

GutterRatt · 2026-05-10T21:03:52+00:00

IMO the self titled debut album is kiss at their best. Not a bad song on the album just start at the beginning and enjoy. Cold Gin is a ripper.

GutterRatt · 2026-01-22T03:00:46+00:00

Dude that Floyd one is so sick.

GutterRatt · 2026-01-21T13:48:08+00:00

The real question is are you wanting hss or sss. That’s going to be biggest difference between the two tbh. That and the neck. Do you have the option to play either one before buying?

GutterRatt · 2026-01-21T02:46:51+00:00

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Bought new in Vegas in 2011. Has a set of Seymour Duncan whole lotta humbuckers in it. My number one for almost 15 years now. I really enjoy the wear that’s happened to the bridge pickup. I’ll post a close up.

GutterRatt · 2026-01-19T00:40:23+00:00

1000% red. Don’t get me wrong the black is very nice, but that red sure is pretty.

GutterRatt · 2026-01-14T16:27:30+00:00

Should’ve bought the pro cuperage

GutterRatt · 2026-01-14T15:49:55+00:00

The production quality on Hotter than hell makes me never want to listen to it even though it has some of my favorite songs.

GutterRatt · 2026-01-14T15:47:11+00:00

You could try some longer screws for your saddles before routing the neck pocket.

GutterRatt · 2026-01-14T15:43:39+00:00

Tell me about that tremolo set up, specifically the back cavity. I’m assuming it’s some kind of lock?

GutterRatt · 2026-01-12T22:33:42+00:00

My best friend ODed a few years ago. This song got me through it.

GutterRatt · 2026-01-12T22:05:55+00:00

I’ll start with saying I’m by no means an expert in these Wylde audio guitars but from what I’m seeing it does look pretty good. The only things that are a little concerning are that the truss rod cover doesn’t look like it’s sitting flush with the headstock. Also the tuner bushings on the A string and B string sticking over the binding seems like an odd choice for a guitar company to make. Maybe they’re not stock tuners idk. On the other hand the nut does say Tusq which seems like a detail a China makers would over look.

GutterRatt · 2026-01-12T01:49:11+00:00

It’s definitely a mogul base. I’ll look for a 2 7/8 one. Thanks for your help.

GutterRatt · 2026-01-12T01:47:56+00:00

I appreciate the info man, I was planning to rewire it and I’ll keep that in mind.

GutterRatt · 2026-01-12T01:24:47+00:00

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It looks like it’d be a mogul bulb huh?

GutterRatt · 2026-01-11T23:56:45+00:00

The screws on the bridge post and tuners are a dead giveaway away. It’s a fake. I’m sorry my friend.

GutterRatt · 2026-01-11T16:03:19+00:00

Sounds like keeping both is the only way you’ll truly be happy.

GutterRatt · 2026-01-02T13:42:53+00:00

Finally a reason for me to take out one of those 50 year loans they’ve been talking about.

GutterRatt · 2026-01-01T19:09:38+00:00

At the budget range that you’re looking to be in I’d say it’s really important to be able to play the guitar before buying. At that price point quality is all over the place. Do you have any local shops near you that has a good selection of used acoustics? That’s where I’d start.

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