Rhythm and Treble rings. When and on which models?

[zorrow]

I’ve noticed some old Standards come with those “rhythm and treble” rings which are very present in Gibson guitars —Les Paul, SG, Explorer…

For Hamer guitars, which models used them? Was there any Monaco or other model, aside from the Standard, that had them? Also, when did they stop using them on Standards?

PS: I got me a vintage ring of those at a local pawnshop (please see the attached picture), just because the price was right. I’m wondering if I should install it on my black 4-digit Standard. Any thoughts on that too?

[Hackubus]

Dew Eet.

[cmatthes]

Only on the early 4-digit Standards.  

[crunchee]

It's non-invasive and easy enough to install, and you can remove them just as easily if you change your mind.  If you like the look, do it!  

[DaveH]

Do it!

[Steve Haynie]

If you do not know by now which pickup is which, just give up. 

[Jakeboy]

I still want a poker chip saying “Grace” and “Enola” for my Ultimate…

[veatch]

11 hours ago, Jakeboy said:

I still want a poker chip saying “Grace” and “Enola” for my Ultimate…

https://www.philadelphialuthiertools.com/custom-guitar-parts/switch-rings/custom-personalized-toggle-switch-ring-plate/

 

[Hackubus]

I could never think of anything clever enough that wouldn't be cringy after a little while, so I never went that route. 

[alantig]

1 minute ago, Hackubus said:

I could never think of anything clever enough that wouldn't be cringy after a little while, so I never went that route. 

I have one that says Bruce Wayne/Batman.

Of course, I also have one that says Spit/Swallow, so don't judge by me.

[Disturber]

1 hour ago, Hackubus said:

I could never think of anything clever enough that wouldn't be cringy after a little while, so I never went that route. 

You could have one made that says Clever / Cringy. 

[cmatthes]

There’s always “Fuck” and “Off”…

[alantig]

4 hours ago, cmatthes said:

There’s always “Fuck” and “Off”…

Who buys a guitar that has an "Off"?

[cmatthes]

1 hour ago, alantig said:

Who buys a guitar that has an "Off"?

Most Gretsch owners…

[zorrow]

This is my entire “restoration kit” for Kev’s Standard. Given I no longer have to keep it to his specs, as it’s now unlikely Hell will ever play in my town, I’m going to give her the “4-digit look” back: