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Diamond in the rough?
The 15" K looks to be late 40's early 50's - sounds good too. I checked it against what's on page 250 of The Gretsch Drum Book......but it's only a g...
10 years agoDiamond in the rough?
The snare drum is cleaned and put together - in good company with one of my Gretsch kits here. I may tuck calfhide on the snare and the rest of the k...
10 years ago15" K Zildjian - what year?
Here's some writing on the underside
10 years ago15" K Zildjian - what year?
Hi This came with a mid-50's (I think) 3ply Gretsch kit that arrived today. My best guess is 1949-50 going by what's on page 250 of the Gretsch Drum...
10 years agoDiamond in the rough?
I picked the drums and gear up today. They're not bad but I wouldn't say 'diamond in the rough'. The hats are stamped Japan on the underside.....yes...
10 years agoGretsch SSB bop kit score
I haven't got them in-hand yet - picking them up tomorrow at the mail drop. gary
10 years agoGretsch SSB bop kit score
Again - Nice score Manny...........but, you missed these ;) I am so happy you did...............or weren't you interested? Your drums are what peopl...
10 years agoGretsch SSB bop kit score
just switch out the batterside hoop on the floor tom and you're ready to go. What a beauty!
10 years agoGretsch SSB bop kit score
That is one nice find! Congratulations!
10 years agoStollen drums and gear
This may have been posted here already - my apologies if it has. Saw it on Facebook https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/msg/5049151985.html
10 years agoDiamond in the rough?
$2400 cdn ($1930usd) is what I paid after shipping. I think I still may have gotten a good deal. They're in the mail close by now (tracking all six...
10 years agoList your biggest Snare Drum disappointments
I would have to say as far as buildout quality control it's my LangPercussion. Don't misunderstand - the drum itself overall is magnificent and the h...
10 years agoNewbie in Need
I like it - red sparkle....nice. I also like that Ludwig made these. I have mostly played and own Gretsch drums. Gretsch made bongos and cocktail d...
10 years agoEvans coated G1 - am I losing my mind?
The Evans G2 clear (batter) and G1 clear (resonant) and Evans EMAD bass batter sound very good on my Gretsch Purewood African Mahogany kit. I also use...
10 years agoDiamond in the rough?
Well guys - it sucks getting old.....but it does beat the alternative :)
10 years ago