A couple more pictures of the above-mentioned drums.

Neither, It's the new version Ludwig currently uses.

I can say no more.

Jammin Sam's would be the better option between the two you mentioned and I initially tried to buy from him but it didn't work out. To my benefit in the long run.

This wrap is from JS

A Mid-60's rescue project. The original Gretsch satin flame finish - and hardware - had been painted red by the last guy. Impossible to clean up due to paint-filled cracks and spiderwebs, so I opted for a classic wrap. Now it's yellowed so it looks somewhat original.

Looks great. How did you get it to yellow?

Several hours of jamming in a small room with Cousin Kinky could yellow those drums in a hurry.

Thanks! These were rewrapped almost 15 years ago and have been played out a lot and set up and left out uncased. The original wrap was white marine pearl but time and the elements have naturally yellowed the finish.

Very nice everyone!!

Cheers

Ok, so here goes. After 5 years or so of toing and froing, I finally bit the bullet and commissioned Sweden's finest drum builder to do a complete overhaul - edges, ply separation, holes filled, rewrap etc - of my ca 1962 Gretsch Progressive Jazz kit. He recommended Starlight Sparkle as a very elegant choice, and I had to concur. Now, I couldn't be happier. This is the most beatiful drumkit I have ever seen. :)

Here is a little prehistory from this forum.

I attach a couple of pics of my fabulous kit in its pretty new dress.

/Magnus

Magnus!

Absolutely beautiful! They look like they just came off the factory floor!

-Mark