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My dad behind his first kit (1940 ish)
A great photograph - a very nice memory of your dad. My condolences to you and your family.
11 years agoGretsch Dixieland Snare ?
The three ply shell is nice. I would say if it is a Dixieland snare and the sealer is original it would be 58-61 or 62 (before inside tags were added...
11 years agoGretsch Super Structure stamp info...
I have a mid-late 40's Gretsch snare drum with the Super Structure stamp inside.
11 years agoGretsch 4 point butt?
Gretsch made a 'similar' throw-off......the Renown Strainer....They were/aren't very popular....a pretty weak strainer. I have a couple Gretsch snare...
11 years agoGretsch 4 point butt?
I found this - I hope it helps. Cheers,
11 years agoIt's Happened Again...
I didn't see a 'banner' but then again I wasn't looking for one. From tamadrm...
12 years agoStern Tanning Co. - Calf Heads
I did switch back to calfhide all around except for the resonant snare and still using an EMAD on the BD batter. I recently got a compliment on the s...
12 years agosandy nelson
It was fun growing up as a teen and listening to Sandy Nelson. He's the main reason I am a drummer today. He has more than 30 album releases and more...
12 years ago50's Gretsch 3-ply 16x12 Anniversary Sparkle Bass Drum
I'd make an offer if it was the bass drum that went with the Elvin Jones 16" floor time that I now own. But, to not have history / provenance with it...
12 years agoJust out of curiosity...
Kona is one of my favorite locations on the planet. Part of my 'bucket-list' so to speak was to get myself entered in the Ironman over there and comp...
12 years agoRe-tucking old calf skin heads
I have never had a calfhide hoop 'slip off a hoop." I have some drum heads from the 30's and some maybe older and the drums still sound great after I...
12 years agoVintage Gretchen snare - no badge?
I bought a new RB kit in 1969. I think there were still some RB drums selling into 1970
12 years agoRe-tucking old calf skin heads
What I do is put some all purpose craft-type glue on the head and hoop and use small clamps to hold the hide in place as I go. I know.....it's ugly.....
12 years agoVintage Gretchen snare - no badge?
If your drum key is barrelled shaped - which would have been for that drum - it should pop right in that key holder on your drum....give it a try.
12 years agoVintage Gretchen snare - no badge?
It could be a Renown Snare drum or.....if it's a 6 lug drum maybe a Dixieland. The hardware looks Gretsch from here. That airhole there looks like t...
12 years ago