First off, greetings!
I'm a woodworker and once upon another life used to be a drummer.
Back 15 years ago when my waistline was smaller and my paycheck was much much smaller, I bought a broken down set from a guy in 1993. I've never set it up, because it's in pieces. Additionally, from all the holes in the shells, it appears to have been on a battle field.
What I do know:
It's was at some point a 4 part Gretsch set from 1970's or before. I know that, as I've located a sandwich baggie with three round badges in it. Looks like I've got a 20" bass, 16" floor tom, 14" small tom and a snare shell. I think I have all the lugs and hoops, but none of the goodies (dampeners, bass supports and other whatnots)
I'm trying to figure out what to do with it. I'm not a drummer anymore and I've already got a hobbie I'm hooked on. So is it possible to spackle the holes paint it up (always fancied and gloss black set) and sell it for a profit, or should I just part it out here and get what I can from my badges and other vintage hardware?
What could an obviously restored kit from this era be worth? I have zero clue.
Thanks!
-Peter
EDIT: Here are some pictures....
Inside Snare
[IMG]http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i193/kludge77/IMG00234-20110228-1845.jpg[/IMG]
Inside Bass
[IMG]http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i193/kludge77/IMG00235-20110228-1846.jpg[/IMG]
Group Shot
[IMG]http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i193/kludge77/IMG00236-20110228-1848.jpg[/IMG]
Badges
[IMG]http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i193/kludge77/IMG00237-20110228-1849.jpg[/IMG]
Hardware
[IMG]http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i193/kludge77/IMG00238-20110228-1852.jpg[/IMG]
Bag O Tricks
[IMG]http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i193/kludge77/IMG00239-20110228-1852.jpg[/IMG]