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Gretsch Model 4105 Snare restore.

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Well the Gretsch got jealous with all the time I've spent on the Slingny's.

So here we go :-)

This was my haul to school band snare. Uphill both way's.

Yep, that is a Ludwig throw. Think I paid $20 at a pawn shop in 1975 or so for the drum.

What does everyone think? Keep the Ludwig, Get a correct Gretsch throw?

Pretty sure the wrap can be polished and saved. Don't see any reason to muck with the interior silver paint.

Hardware is off to the tumbling and polishing dept :-)

Pics attached:

Thanks!!

Creighton

Nothing special here but I like them.
Posted on 11 years ago
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The stock throw is a weak design (I had the same drum in Duco).The Luddy is a better mechanism.

Posted on 11 years ago
#2
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I suggest putting a new repro microsensitive strainer on it.

Posted on 11 years ago
#3
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Cool snare! I vote clean her up and keep the wrap as is. Strainer is your choice. ;)

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 11 years ago
#4
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Thanks guys!

The repro throw looks the best way to go.

Not sure going to be able to get the yellowing off the wrap.

Think for now it will just be get the hardware detailed. Put it back together and enjoy.

Creighton

Nothing special here but I like them.
Posted on 11 years ago
#5
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From Creighton

Thanks guys!The repro throw looks the best way to go. Not sure going to be able to get the yellowing off the wrap.Think for now it will just be get the hardware detailed. Put it back together and enjoy.Creighton

Sounds like a good plan. You can always go back and wrap it.


Thank you!
Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 11 years ago
#6
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I suggest cleaning it a couple times with Dawn dishwashing soap and then Novus 2 and Novis 1. You'll be surprised how much it'll clean. Beautiful drum.

Posted on 11 years ago
#7
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What the heck happened to the bottom of that drum ? Part of it comes to a point !i

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 11 years ago
#8
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I think your seeing an optical allusion. There is a snare bed just to the left of the point.

Posted on 11 years ago
#9
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From Gerald Sterken

I think your seeing an optical allusion. There is a snare bed just to the left of the point.

Think OddBall was funning.

I'd use the better of any good throws that fit in either of the two sets of holes. Doesn't matter as much now, to keep it stock, but that's always a nice option as regards keeping it OE-looking.

Look forward to your after-pics.

B

Vintage Drum Fan (Not a Guru)
Posted on 11 years ago
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