Tom, man that's great. you've got yourself a nice kit to play here sir! late 50's 60's model, the price was good also!! and once you get into it bug away were here!

Thanks guys! I'm pretty pumped.

I took one of the heads off the 18" and it DOES have reinforcement rings. The inside mufflers and such aren't even rusted, the springs and screws, nothing. Even the felt is still soft!

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The other head says "Gretsch Broadkaster" on it. Seems like calf? No plastic ply on the inside.

-Tom

the reason that head says broadkaster on it is because that drum is a real one, you've got a 50's broadkaster, the re-rings, oh man that drum is gonna knock you over, see abou the others?

The others do not have re-rings.

The 13" and 16" both have the original orange and white labels on the inside.

Happy to report that all drums are measured and in round also. :)

-Tom

you've done good! the 18" floor is the money drum here! that's a rare monkey!

The 22" bass regretfully does not have its badge (I didn't really notice that in the buying melee). I also noticed it doesn't have spurs or holes for spurs. There are lugs and the rail consolette and a hole in the top center where the badge was, but nothing else. How should I go about giving legs to this drum?

-Tom

It most likely had clip on legs....

He shoots.....he scores!

The 18" FT might be worth $500-600 alone!

Yes,you have a calf head on there..........

Better buy some Novus 1 and 2 pronto!

Do close up before/after pics...........

Blair

tom. I have a set of gretsch clamp on spurs For Sale if you need them! $25.00+ Ship cost!

Is there any value/purpose to leaving the calf head on (its on resonant side) or at least hanging on to it (is it worth anything to anyone out there)?

Novus? Thanks for the suggestion, I'll be asking ALL about proper products/methods for restoration soon.

vintagemore2000: If you can hold those spurs for me until September 1st, you have a guaranteed sale.

-Tom