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Gretsch bop kit ground up 18" Round badge

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So lets see what all the fuss is about. I got this drum all cleaned up and on its legs. The only thing non original will be the bass drum hoops and heads. Interesting to see what it will sound like with that Pratt muffler on such a small drum.

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Sonor SQ2 10 14 18 American Walnut
L.A. Camco 12 14 18 Moss Green
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 18 w/snare Champagne
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 20 w/snare Burgundy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhdcpleTKlI

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Posted on 10 years ago
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Wow, cool! is that an 18?


Thank you!
Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 10 years ago
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From jccabinets

Wow, cool! is that an 18?

Yes sir 18" Gretsch bop bass drum. Actually known as the optional drum with the Progressive Jazz outfit. This one was a cool find. Now to hunt down the rest of the drums!

A certain someone in Florida has a matching floor tom but at a price I am not sure I want to pay for just one drum.

Manny

Sonor SQ2 10 14 18 American Walnut
L.A. Camco 12 14 18 Moss Green
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 18 w/snare Champagne
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 20 w/snare Burgundy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhdcpleTKlI

82nd ABN DIV OEF OIF Combat Infantry Veteran
Posted on 10 years ago
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Well ya, thats the hard part, paying the price once you do find a the drum you want. But I tell ya, my first vintage kit was sbp clubdate, jazz fest snare, 20" bass, 12" tom but no floor tom. Early this year I found the floor tom, it cost me 450.00 (it was a 14" er) but Im glad I went through with it, have not seen one since and it took three years to find this one.

Sorry for the story, you have a nice drum and I hope you do locate the remaining pieces.


Thank you!
Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 10 years ago
#4
Posts: 1362 Threads: 229

From jccabinets

Well ya, thats the hard part, paying the price once you do find a the drum you want. But I tell ya, my first vintage kit was sbp clubdate, jazz fest snare, 20" bass, 12" tom but no floor tom. Early this year I found the floor tom, it cost me 450.00 (it was a 14" er) but Im glad I went through with it, have not seen one since and it took three years to find this one.Sorry for the story, you have a nice drum and I hope you do locate the remaining pieces.

Jeff,

I hear you! I had the same happen with my red sparkle club date. I made a floor tom and then 6 months later two factory drums pop up. In your case I think $450 was a fair deal if it took so long to find one. The problem with sky blue pearl is that they all fade differently.

Manny

Sonor SQ2 10 14 18 American Walnut
L.A. Camco 12 14 18 Moss Green
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 18 w/snare Champagne
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 20 w/snare Burgundy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhdcpleTKlI

82nd ABN DIV OEF OIF Combat Infantry Veteran
Posted on 10 years ago
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You are right about the fade, I got lucky and it matched real well.

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Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 10 years ago
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Posts: 1362 Threads: 229

Beautiful finish! I might be selling my Clubdate today locally. Hate to let a kit go but I do have a few.

Back on topic - all the claws and tension rods are soaking in dawn soap and water. I will have some bass drum hoops on the way and looking to get some old wrap to use as an inlay.

Sonor SQ2 10 14 18 American Walnut
L.A. Camco 12 14 18 Moss Green
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 18 w/snare Champagne
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 20 w/snare Burgundy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhdcpleTKlI

82nd ABN DIV OEF OIF Combat Infantry Veteran
Posted on 10 years ago
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A set in the same color, 18,12,14 with snare went out on eBay a couple of years ago very late in the evening. I was searching and saw it, pushed the button because the price was half or less the normal, and I had the buy captured. When I selected my account for Paypal, I got a message: This item has already been purchased. Ugh! Obviously an eBay thingy, but one of the guys on the forum got the set. So there is a twin of your bass drum somewhere in our midst.

Posted on 10 years ago
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That is one *sweet* little bass drum shell! Looking forward to your report on how amazing it sounds...:)

Mitch

Posted on 10 years ago
#9
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Good luck with your search. I have a 12x18 Ludwig kick in sbp.

Been looking for a 14 for a year with no luck.

Posted on 10 years ago
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