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Were late 50's Gretsch ever stained?

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It's coming to that time in my restore/mod where I have to decide whether I stain or wrap my late 50's Gretsch 3-ply drums. I've researched, and have found from my info that the only Gretsch drums that were stained were the orchestra/marching band equipment.

Were the Gretsch drum sets coming new from the factory ever stained? I see a lot of vintage sets that are now stained, but were they all originally wrapped? The catalogs only show wraps available; No stains. If there were stains sent from the factory, which stains were available? (I know, there were some lacquer finishes too, but stain?)

Posted on 11 years ago
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No answers?

Is this a dumb question?

If there were stain finishes available, why aren't they listed in the catalogs?

Posted on 11 years ago
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All I know is second-hand info.The first natural wood set was special ordered for a famous endorser,then later they were offered to the public.This may have been later in the six-ply era.Don't know who or when.Seems like a question for the N.Y.guys...

Posted on 11 years ago
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Never have seen a 3 ply kit in natural...always covered with pearls.......

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 11 years ago
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