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Refinished 60s Gretsch RB kit

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I recently purchased a 60s Gretsch 13,16,22 kit with matching 8 lug snare

as a project to restore. The wrap on the 13 and 16 were in very poor condition and the drums had not faded evenly. The shells luckily had no extra holes and were in great shape overall.The snare is in excellent shape and I chose to leave it its original condition.

I have always liked wood finish kits so I chose to finish this kit in walnut

with a clear gloss finish.

Bass drum hoop inlays were missing so I was able to cut them from the original WMP bass drum wrap and install.

Overall, I am happy with the results and they sound great as well!

Posted on 9 years ago
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Here they are all ready to go!

Posted on 9 years ago
#2
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Stunning! Amazing! I'm a huge fan of the wood finish and what a fantastic job you did!

I'm out of words to describe the improvement. So I'll just say waaahhaaaoow! :)

Mitch

Posted on 9 years ago
#3
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Thanks Mitch! I'm looking forward to seeing your CD kit completed too. I really like how yours is turning out. I'm just trying to decide which kit to start on next!

Posted on 9 years ago
#4
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Wow! Kit looks beautiful.

Posted on 9 years ago
#5
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From randy73

Thanks Mitch! I'm looking forward to seeing your CD kit completed too. I really like how yours is turning out. I'm just trying to decide which kit to start on next!

Thanks Randy I'm pretty jazzed about the CD kit meself. After seeing this Gretsch rehab of yours, I'm convinced I should put some gloss on mine too. It won't be as professional, will have to wait for spring so I can do it outside, but yeah, gloss it is fersure!

Really outstanding!

Mitch

Posted on 9 years ago
#6
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A-1 job, Randy! That kit looks 100 times better than when you got it. Enjoy!

John

Too many great drums to list here!

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Posted on 9 years ago
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Randy:

That is one of the most beautiful kits I have ever seen! I know very little about Gretsch drums but, I'll bet they sound amazing! Truly spectacular job! Breathtaking!

Brian

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 9 years ago
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great looking job

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 9 years ago
#9
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Fantastic! they look very very professional!


Thank you!
Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 9 years ago
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