From Gretsch that stole xmas
The head is a Remo Fiberskin and the shell is a one ply Mahogany. Oh, and the badge I took off the bass drum. Thanks everyone, I feel all warm and fuzzy now!
Hi Gretsch that stole xmas,
I'm not here to make you wrong, this is just my opinion...I would have left the original badge on the drum. I agree that the "new" badge looks way better but the vintage value of a drum is reduced significantly when the original badge is removed. Now if you are going to keep the drum and enjoy it for many years then no problem but when you do go to sell it you will need to disclose that the badge has been removed...collectors would prefer the original badge (not removed) to a better version re-attached...this is only one collector's opinion so please do not take any offense as this is not my intention...your drum is still a beauty and your restoration was well thought out and nicely done!
Mike (yeah, I know, too drum-geeky) Curotto