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Is this a gretsch?

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Seller says he bought it at an estate sale, doesn't know if it's real or a clone...

Never play it the same way once.
Posted on 7 years ago
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Gretsch shells have not had re rings for 60 plus years.The only thing I can think of is it may have been cut down,or a concert bass with re rings added.Color of the shell looks gretsch also.

Posted on 7 years ago
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Thoses edges look like they were cut 2 minutes ago. I do not understand the re rings because even if the drum was from the 50's, it wouldn't have that badge on it. It looks like a marcher that has been completely face- lifted.

Keep fixing them up...
Posted on 7 years ago
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From drumfx

Thoses edges look like they were cut 2 minutes ago. I do not understand the re rings because even if the drum was from the 50's, it wouldn't have that badge on it. It looks like a marcher that has been completely face- lifted.

Sounds right to me. Rerings on a Gretsch shell? WTF? The claws and hoops aren't right, they look too modern for a 70's SB drum. Several things on that drum just don't add up. Somebody customized something. Mystery drum!

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 7 years ago
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The rim claws are Gretsch.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 7 years ago
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