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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 ago
Gretsch 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 ago
Gretsch Super Structure stamp info...

I have a mid-late 40's Gretsch snare drum with the Super Structure stamp inside.

11 years ago
Gretsch 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 ago
Gretsch 4 point butt?

I found this - I hope it helps. Cheers,

11 years ago
It's Happened Again...

I didn't see a 'banner' but then again I wasn't looking for one. From tamadrm...

12 years ago
Stern 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 ago
sandy 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 ago
50'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 ago
Just 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 ago
Re-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 ago
Vintage 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 ago
Re-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 ago
Vintage 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 ago
Vintage 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