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1940s Gretsch Broadcaster 24x14 Last viewed: 6 hours ago

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Just picked up a 1940s Gretsch Broadcaster 24x14 bass drum. Missing the badge and one claw/t-rod. Lugs are in good shape. Needs to be refinished. I'll post more as I work on it.

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Sweet kick, man. Are you piecing together a kit or just restoring for the fun of it?

- EMD
Posted on 11 years ago
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Both, actually. It will be the anchor for my Levon Helm / Fred Young "tribute" kit. It's not quite what I was looking for, but I've been waiting a year to find the right drum. Sometimes the right drum is the one you own. That sounded very reflective, but that was unintentional.

Haven't even has a chance to take it for a test drive. Too busy, for a change.

Posted on 11 years ago
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14 by 24 BD's are a GREAT size/sound.....is there a date stamp inside?Lots have them...1947 I would guess :-)

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 11 years ago
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I saw no date in the shell. The bearing edges were all chewed up from years of abuse. A guy from the Chicago Drum Show liked it and wants to restore it to it's former glory, as he has some orphan shells that match it. I decided not to strip the paint and traded it for a 30s Ludwig 26x14. It was closer to the look I was going for. I will still keep my eyes open for a 24x14 single tension.

Posted on 11 years ago
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Turns out the Ludwig bass drum has birdseye maple veneer. It was originally wrapped in WMP, but it was in bad shape. The previous owner removed it.

Posted on 11 years ago
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