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Status of Drum Kit(s) of Charlie Watts

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I realize it may be too early to know this but anyone have an idea of what may become of Mr. Watts' kits? Did he basically play just the natural finish Gretsch kit live? I know nothing of his collection. Anyway just food for discussion.

The greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you. - Joyce Meyer
Posted on 3 years ago
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Extensive collector; rest assured either Bennett or Maxwell will be brokering the sales. My bet is on Steve. He has a video where he describes doing the much-needed inventory fairly recently (within the last few years).

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Posted on 3 years ago
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Yes, and in that video he mentions finding the Ludwig 22, 13, 16 in sky blue in a storage location when Watts thought it had been sold years before.

You never know though. His wife might spread them around on the farm a bit. Kind of like when you see a prewar car rotting into the ground on farm here and there. My wife's next door neighbor (growing up) let his father's Packard rot away for 40 years because he couldn't bear to sell it. Rust to dust.

Posted on 3 years ago
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Wonder truly how many kits he had

As he was worth what 87 mil

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 3 years ago
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Interesting video. I had no idea. I often have dreams about stumbling into an abandoned garage only to find vintage Ludwig drum kits..

The greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you. - Joyce Meyer
Posted on 3 years ago
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Hey guys, would you add the link to see that video? Thanks.

Posted on 3 years ago
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I have read that Charlie collected a lot of gear that belonged to his drumming heroes,and also some holy grail gear like Gretch Gladstones etc.Steve M said there was hundreds of boxes in Charlie's possession so I think there is a good chance there is also a lot of non provenance vintage gear also.

Posted on 3 years ago
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What about the storage unit that was Gene Krupas? Charlie just bought it a year or two ago.

Posted on 2 years ago
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From Morgatto

Hey guys, would you add the link to see that video? Thanks.

I would be interested in seeing the videos as well...

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 2 years ago
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