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The Cadi Green 3ply Gretsch shells R coming together
John I agree with you. You're right that I wasn't thinking about recouping my investment on a resale at this time for sure. I only posted this to be...
12 years agoThe Cadi Green 3ply Gretsch shells R coming together
For those that might be interested I did a quick tally of what I have into these drums so far. This includes shells, shipping, hardware including bad...
12 years agoThe Cadi Green 3ply Gretsch shells R coming together
Yes - the match is good - not perfect, but good enough for me. It would be next to impossible to get an exact match to the original tom even if I did...
12 years agoThe Cadi Green 3ply Gretsch shells R coming together
The paint isn't an exact match - it was difficult enough for the paint supplier to do what he did with no paint code - only the original drum to look...
12 years agoThe Cadi Green 3ply Gretsch shells R coming together
My shells were made before the silver sealer shells came online so won't be adding that. Cadillac Green shells with the gold hardware are in the 58 Gr...
12 years agoA Collector in Kelowna BC is getting rid of drums
Hi I just spoke to John White and he said he has a few drum kits for sale. He was a collector and is getting rid of most of his stuff. He already sol...
12 years agoThe Cadi Green 3ply Gretsch shells R coming together
Each to their own - I love the way Gold Sparkle looks with the Green and gold
12 years agoThe Cadi Green 3ply Gretsch shells R coming together
Thanks - yes the match is pretty close. As far as the Gold Sparkle hoops go I'm pretty sure that's what Gretsch used back in the day. That's what I'...
12 years agoThe Cadi Green 3ply Gretsch shells R coming together
Had a chance to look at the shell closely and I would say the paint mixer upper guy got the paint pretty close to my original Cadillac Green 9x13 tom...
12 years agoThe Cadi Green 3ply Gretsch shells R coming together
Picked the drums up.....paid the $350....seems like a spectacular deal......for me. Pix to come.....
12 years agoThe Cadi Green 3ply Gretsch shells R coming together
Just found this: The finish must be completely cured before it can be rubbed out. Rubbing a finish before it is cured will produce an uneven scratch p...
12 years agoIs this edge too far gone?
No way! You custom tuck some new calfhides on there and the drum' l sing.
12 years agoThe Cadi Green 3ply Gretsch shells R coming together
Thanks, Good point regarding the curing time. I will make sure I ask that question when I pick them up. I know when I refinished my conga drums I wa...
12 years agoThe Cadi Green 3ply Gretsch shells R coming together
Thanks guys! About the hoops: The painter had some concerns because of a few nicks here and there - little splits as well. I told him the hoops are 6...
12 years agoThe Cadi Green 3ply Gretsch shells R coming together
The painter invided me over to take a look at the shells. He has a bit more work to do. He's primered the hoops....says he will finish everything by...
12 years ago