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It's got alot of holes but holy Sh*T I think I got my first Gretsch Kit!
Very nice find - even if they have some extra holes....they're beauties! COngratulations!
12 years agoGretsch Claw?
I've never seen a claw like that on a Gretsch drums - but I've not looked at every Gretsch for every year.
12 years agoWfl Tom Mount Parts
Hi Blair I'm in no hurry for the part - I'm not even using it or the drum it came with. But if I ever sell the 9x13 early 40's Gretsch tom - Gold/Spa...
12 years agoTrying to identify Gretsch drum model/year
Hi Your drums finish is Satin Flame. I would guess at the year between 68...70 (known 6 digit serial numbers) and hex nuts and as early as 1967 if y...
12 years agoWfl Tom Mount Parts
I have a 40's WFL tom mount like the one in the photo here. The round cogged pieces have two small metal fingers that fit into matching holes on the...
12 years agoPlease help me identify this drumset from back to the future
I will have to watch it again and watch for Arnoff - didn't notice him. From jordanlaw...
12 years agoPlease help me identify this drumset from back to the future
I watched the movie today - good movie, thanks for mentioning it here. I will have to go back and check out the Gold Sparkle kit a little more. The...
12 years agoOne of the earliest STAR bass drums?
Nice old drum! I've read where the Hoshino family in Nagoya Japan exported Star drums in the Mid-50's from their bookstore. That's the earliest I've...
12 years agoLate 40's Slingerland marching snare
Here's my 1966 Niles Black Badged Slingerland Parade drum. Shows the leg rest, mute knob and key holder.
12 years agoWho will inherit your collection?
My daughters don't play.....other than one of them does use the Djembe I bought her for Christmas a few years ago. They are adults now...I have press...
12 years ago1940's Gretsch Orphan shellpack
I put a calfhide head on the reso side (already had one on the batter) and that did not help with the buzzing. I also took all my snare drums....a do...
12 years agoHow many Kent owners out there?
Yes, it would be nice, however; there were no cameras when I was young. kidding of course, but I have only one photo of when I got my first set and o...
12 years agoHow many Kent owners out there?
Iteresting history and memories for you there! My drum also has glue spilt on the inside. Looking forward to your photos....
12 years agoHow many Kent owners out there?
I bought this 9x13 tom on eBay a few years ago. Like I've said a few times on this Forum....I can't usually buy the snare drums I like....too much $$...
12 years ago1940's Gretsch Orphan shellpack
Thanks for the buzz advice guys. I think my snares may be a little too short as well....they don't draw up into the snare beds very well especially w...
12 years ago