Search
Register
Only Admins can see this message.
Data Transition still in progress. Some functionality may be limited until the process is complete.
Processing Attachment, Gallery - 135.28184%

Gretsch Round Badge or Ludwig Downbeat

Posts: 26 Threads: 10

Hi there!

Long time lurker here, don't usually contribute much and I am usually just here to learn from the masters! I have been playing on a 1960s MIJ Star stencil kit for the last few years and love the sound and feel of vintage drums. However, I am ready to upgrade to something with better hardware and that will be easier to tune!

Looking for either a Gretsch Round Badge or Ludwig Downbeat kit from the 1960s.

Will be a players/gigging kit so need not be collector quality but should be in very good condition.

20-12-14 or 20-12-16 combos.

Pearl/Oyster finishes are great!

Let me know what you have.

Thanks!

Posted on 10 years ago
#1
Posts: 9005 Threads: 266

I have a late 50's (Brooklyn factory 3-ply) Progressive Jazz kit. (Rewrap) in burgundy sparkle. Even as a rewrap, because it's a late 50's kit, it won't be cheap. It's complete and all original hardware. 13", 16", 20" w/matching 5.5"x14" snare.

[IMG]http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n632/PurdieShuffle/k5.jpg[/IMG]

PM me if this is a serious inquiry.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 10 years ago
#2
Posts: 26 Threads: 10

Purdie -

Thanks for the information, but not quite what I am looking for. Thanks again, though!

Posted on 10 years ago
#3
Posts: 26 Threads: 10

Bump for the weekend!

Posted on 10 years ago
#4
Posts: 1041 Threads: 64

Welcome to the forum Kirke! Good to see a fellow Texan here. I'm just south of you near Galveston. Good luck on the hunt!

-Justin

"People might look at you a bit funny, but it's okay. Artists are allowed to be a bit different."- Bob Ross

"After silence, that which comes closest to expressing the inexpressible is music..." - Aldous Huxley
Posted on 10 years ago
#5
Posts: 26 Threads: 10

Thanks Brewkowski! Do you know of any good places around us to check out vintage drums for sale? Rockin' Robin in Houston has some good stuff sometimes, but I don't know of anywhere else to check!

Posted on 10 years ago
#6
Posts: 1184 Threads: 60

I am working in Victoria TX right now and didn't see anything around here vintage drum wise.

"If it doesn't matter who wins or loses then why the hell do they keep score Peg? - Al Bundy
Posted on 10 years ago
#7
Posts: 2212 Threads: 95

Hey John, how do heads fit on that kit?

You did a real nice job on it!

Posted on 10 years ago
#8
Posts: 1041 Threads: 64

From kirke

Thanks Brewkowski! Do you know of any good places around us to check out vintage drums for sale? Rockin' Robin in Houston has some good stuff sometimes, but I don't know of anywhere else to check!

There is Houston Percussion Center but I am not certain on their supply of vintage gear. I usually go window shopping at Rockin' Robins. They are sometimes a bit high on asking prices but tend to negotiate some. I know that forum member JohnnyRingo trades some with them and has had good success I believe.

-Justin

"People might look at you a bit funny, but it's okay. Artists are allowed to be a bit different."- Bob Ross

"After silence, that which comes closest to expressing the inexpressible is music..." - Aldous Huxley
Posted on 10 years ago
#9
Posts: 26 Threads: 10

Sounds like Rockin Robin in the best bet then!

Posted on 10 years ago
#10
  • Share
  • Report
Action Another action
Something else here