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Hardware & a hoop for 1958 Gretsch tom
UPDATE: I just tried the smaller lugs (my 58 Gretsch floor tom lugs) and they DON'T fit. I'm adding a couple of photos here to show the lug imprint...
14 years agoHardware & a hoop for 1958 Gretsch tom
Thanks Blair I PM'ed you but your mailbox is full. I did send you an email as well. I have 16 of the lugs I used on my 58 floor tom. These lugs are...
14 years agoHardware & a hoop for 1958 Gretsch tom
I need some lugs, t-rods with clips and a hoop for this drum. It's a 1953 Gretsch 16" tom with (did have a one time) a tacked on reso head. I'm also l...
14 years agoWhat hardware do I need to restore this drum?
I bought this 16" Gretsch tom and it came with no hardware. It has a 1953 date stamp in the shell. The 1941 Gretsch Catalog pictures a tom that looks...
14 years agoTack Supplier??
Thanks the reply guys. Ya - I've been trying the upholstery suppliers & even Lee Valley but nothing yet. I'll try a few of the bohdran drum makers ne...
14 years agoTack Supplier??
Does anyone here know where I can buy some tacks like these? They're oval shaped. The last two drums I've headed had tacks in the shell........the o...
14 years agoWOW ! What a treat when shopping!
Don't know if this has been posted already, but it's worth a second look if it has.... Cheers! band2 [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXh7JR9oKVE&a...
14 years ago60's Gretsch Champagne Kit w/Vintage K's
Incredible drums & one of my all-time very favorite finishes too. Beauties!
14 years agoNot Kent drums but a Kent Banjo
I know it's an old post but I was looking for some info on a Kent banjo and I came upon this post. Might be of interest. I saw a Kent banjo in a loc...
14 years agoNo going to mess with this....this time
I'm slowly becoming a Vintage person (my age & otherwise). I was going to have a drum builder drill some holes & put lugs on this drum - reso side. I...
14 years agoGretsch Drums
Is this a trick question:D I'm a little (a lot maybe) less concerned about if a drum was rewrapped, cut down etc. than most maybe. In time that might...
14 years agoEbay Calfhide Head
Yes - I was going to put it on the reso side. I'll be careful - I'd like to use it but if it doesn't work out I can put a new head on it no problem....
14 years agoEbay Calfhide Head
I was going to just shrink it..........I think it will fit. If I practice my doublekickman it should be no problem.
14 years agoEbay Calfhide Head
Ya - I outbid him the other person by a penny The drum was a reso head - I'll keep it that way....
14 years agoEbay Calfhide Head
I won this on eBay yesterday & I think I'll put it on my Gretsch 20" bd. http://global.ebay.com/Ludwig_WFL_Calf_Skin_Bass_Drum_Head/190474731477/item...
14 years ago