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1960's chrome Gretsch snare identification???

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Hey Rick,

Thanks for the awsome info!! It has round slotted screws holding the mounts, except the screws holding the replacement throwoff...:( .

I am new to this forum and not sure how it all works yet, but will try and get some photos uploaded. I really appreciate your expertise, like I said, this drum is a player but it is nice to just have some info/history etc....

Posted on 12 years ago
#11
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From Rufwrld

I will supply the serial #, I played this last night for the first time and it sounds great. I'll get the # when I go home tonight and let you know.Thanks.

There is "That Great Gretsch Sound" for ye....

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 12 years ago
#12
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Rufwrld provided me with some pictures to post. The snare is a brushed aluminum finish, not chrome. This is consistent with other Model 4106T drums of that time frame. Had it been chrome, I would not have had a good explanation for it.

Rick

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Posted on 12 years ago
#13
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Thanks Rick, I really appreciate your help with this. So, I can assume that this is, NOT, a brass drum, but an aluminium shell?

Posted on 12 years ago
#14
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I think that is a good assumption.

Collecting information about the following for ongoing research projects:
Gretsch drums with serial numbers,
Ludwig Keystone and B/O badge drums with serial numbers and date stamps,
Ludwig Standards from 1968-73, and
Ludwigs with paper labels from 1971-72
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Posted on 12 years ago
#15
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Wow I wonder If I can get my hands on an old Gretsch Catalogue

Alan

This is my first post....I am a Gretsch fanatic

Posted on 9 years ago
#16
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I just bought a Chrome one with no etchings!! I will post a pic hold on....

I did not receive it yet.

[ame]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Gretsch-Round-Badge-COB-snare-5x14-very-nice-condition-Rare-/252033354146?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=Iwk%252F62FcBBXnlqOx8fq2V44J5JM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc[/ame]

Posted on 9 years ago
#17
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The BandI just bought this one

[ame]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Gretsch-Round-Badge-COB-snare-5x14-very-nice-condition-Rare-/252033354146?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=Iwk%252F62FcBBXnlqOx8fq2V44J5JM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc[/ame]

Posted on 9 years ago
#18
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It will not let me post the link!

Posted on 9 years ago
#19
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I have this one.

[IMG]http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w211/macr0w/Gretsch%20Drums/IMAG4998_zpseb9e5767.jpg[/IMG]

Fortunately the chrome is good.

[IMG]http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w211/macr0w/Gretsch%20Drums/IMAG5015_zps1f9157db.jpg[/IMG]

Unfortunately it is out of round.

[IMG]http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w211/macr0w/Gretsch%20Drums/IMAG5139_zps4d65f7e6.jpg[/IMG]

www.macdrums.com
Posted on 9 years ago
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