1961 gretsch head reccomendations-here we go again...lol - Page 1

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I know alot of people ask this question,and its is very subjective,but a just bought a 1961 gretch rb set and am trying to get that great gretch sound...lol.I bought the kit because i always wanted one since i was knee high,and always loved the wondeful sound they made when i have heard people play them over the years!! I have a 22x14 bass,9x13 mount tom,16x16floor tom and standard size snare,all mufflers are intact,including the original felt one on the bass drum-original felt too!!need some help here!!! thanking you in advance,Andy

1966 kent jazzer-champagne sparkle
1972 sonor 6 ply beechwood jazz set
1971 fibes chrome over fiberglass rock set

Posted on 14 years ago

Rob G.

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Got Fiberskyn FAs all over mine. Sounds great, but not the best projection for loud rock.

Posted on 14 years ago

Jaye

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[COLOR="DarkRed"]Forgive my Gretsch ignorance...are these the thinner shells or the thicker shells ?[/COLOR]

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Posted on 14 years ago

Bloody Rich

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practise, practise, practise.... :)

seriously, most famous drummers have the sound in their hands and feet, not the equipment.

i use Remo Renaissance on the old sets i have and they sound beautiful!

nothing for a heavy hitter though.

for the seventies sound i prefer remo cs.

cheers

Posted on 14 years ago

PK Drums

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I've used the Aquarian -American vintage heads on Gretsch snares. They fit a little better than Ambassador's, but I just don't like the sound. They feel pretty thick and hard, and do not provide the sensitivity I like to hear in my snares.

On the other hand I love Fiberskyns and Ambassadors, but I have a hard time fitting them on Gretsch's.

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Posted on 14 years ago