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Just picked this up as the latest project wrapped in Champagne Sparkle. It's in pretty good shape with little fade, wrap seams lifting, and just a few things missing (reso side Hoop inlay and Ts and Claws, and bottom tone control for 13" tom).
Now let the resto begin with removing 50 years of dust/grime. Tips would be greatly appreciated. Last edited by Rotarded; 04-16-2020 at 02:29 PM. |
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Congrats. Looks like a great project.
I suggest a Dawn/water bath for chrome parts and Novus 2 for the wrap. Add some patience. I have T-rods, claws lugs if you are interested. I do not have the hoop inlay or a tone control. Is it 3 ply or 6 ply? I saw the bolt through cymbal arm holder, which tends to be on older drums. I also saw the other style on the floor tom leg mounts. Any paper labels with serial numbers to help estimate the age?
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I know nothing about Gretsch drums (Ludwig is my forte) so your input is welcomed.
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I think that i have the hoop inlay. PM me if interested.
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Extra hole should be for the badge. Is it at the 12 o'clock position - on the top of the drum?
Serial number points to 1964ish as a date for the floor tom.
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