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Gretsch Midnight Blue Pearl 18/12/14

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Beautiful kit Drums008! I would love to find an 18" BD in MBP.

From blairndrums

MB was one of Gretsch's most common,if not THEE most common color for them in 20,12,14 / 22,13,16,but I don't hear of too many 18" kits in that wrap for some reason.

I agree, this is the first I've seen. It seems in general that the more common finishes are more scarce as 14x18's, and the more rare finishes are more common as 14x18's. I've seen more Burgundy, Tangerine, and Starlight 14x18's than I have Silver Sparkle, Red Sparkle, or WMP.

Thanks,

Bill

http://www.classicvintagedrums.com
Posted on 13 years ago
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Mmm, Beautiful kit. Really classy looking. Are you using calf? Those heads look great, they give it real ''funky'' look. I bet they sound pretty funky!

Posted on 13 years ago
#12
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Funky is right! They sound great! I just wish I was left handed:)

1964 Gold Sparkle Round badge 20,12,14
1970 SS Badge, Blue Satin Flame 22,13,16
1962 Tangerine sparkle, Gretsch. 18, 12,14, 5x14
1960's/70's Slingerland 18,12,14 silver sparkle
194? Slingerland "Rolling Bomber" Blue/white Duco 28,13,14,7x14
1940's Radio Kings. 26,13,16 WMP finish
Gretsch Anniversary sparkle 22,13,16, 5.5x14
Posted on 13 years ago
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From mlvibes

Beautiful kit Drums008! I would love to find an 18" BD in MBP.I agree, this is the first I've seen. It seems in general that the more common finishes are more scarce as 14x18's, and the more rare finishes are more common as 14x18's. I've seen more Burgundy, Tangerine, and Starlight 14x18's than I have Silver Sparkle, Red Sparkle, or WMP.Thanks,Bill

Bill,I know you have had more 18" G.kits then I,but I had a 18" BD in Red Sparkle 20+ years ago.........bought it for $75 from a guy!

I happened to have the 12" and 14" FT already,so that worked out good.........

The BD had been drilled for a Luddy double tom mount though electricit :-(

Flipped the kit to a guy in NYC,and I heard it is still being used there........

Also,had a Champagne 18" kit that went to Rochester,NY,a Blk Nitron kit that is 30 miles away,and a Starlite,that is in Italy now.

Blair

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 13 years ago
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You've had quite a few!!

1964 Gold Sparkle Round badge 20,12,14
1970 SS Badge, Blue Satin Flame 22,13,16
1962 Tangerine sparkle, Gretsch. 18, 12,14, 5x14
1960's/70's Slingerland 18,12,14 silver sparkle
194? Slingerland "Rolling Bomber" Blue/white Duco 28,13,14,7x14
1940's Radio Kings. 26,13,16 WMP finish
Gretsch Anniversary sparkle 22,13,16, 5.5x14
Posted on 13 years ago
#15
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Bill has had more though.................LoLoLoLo

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 13 years ago
#16
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what a lovely looking drum kit, MB is a good wrap and looks great on the Gretsch, and a good touch havin the 18",,nice one !! Cool1

45/48 Slingerland WMP
51 Luxus WMP
56 Speedfire BDP
56 Speedfire WMP
59 Speedfire Aqua
59 Speedfire Red Sparkle
59 Deri Dixi Red Perloid
59 Luxus BDP
60 Luxus Black Silver
61 Luxus WMP
62 Telstar Blue Stripe
62 Telstar Red Croc
62 Telstar Gold Croc
62 Telstar Blue Croc
63 Luxus Gold Croc
64 Speedfire Blue Sparkle
64 Luxus Black/Gold Spots
65 Speedfire Gold Croc
66 Luxus Blue Croc
66 Vox Thunderbolt Silver Croc
67 Vox Telstar Blue Croc
67 Vox Telstar Red Sparkle
Posted on 13 years ago
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PS......re the Red Sparkle 18" BD...........4-5 years after I bought the BD for $75,I heard rumor that the guy I bought it from was telling people..........

"Watch out for Blair.....he is slick.......bought a 18" G. BD from me for $75!"............CryBaby

Even though he had been selling vintage drums for 5-10 years before I even started selling and he named the price!

He didn't even know what he had when he sold it!

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 13 years ago
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