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1961 Gretsch Round Badge

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More here: http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=33230

20", 16", 13" Silver Glass Glitter, no paper tags.

Snare is 1961 model 4160.

I finally got me the Aquarian Vintage heads and they fit like a glove.

Not everybody is a fan but I like them.

I know the "old style Gretsch" logo on the BD head is not period correct but it's so classy,... I couldn't resist.

Very smooth sounding set,...

Hope you like it.

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Rock solid! That's a beautiful kit and love the BD head. Bet they sound amazing. Congrats.

Gary

60's Gretsch Round Badge 22/13/16
'71 Ludwig B/O Badge 20/12/13/14/16
'72 Ludwig B/O Badge Jazzette 18/12/14
'65 Rogers Holiday 20/12/16
Posted on 11 years ago
#2
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Once again, beautiful.

B

Vintage Drum Fan (Not a Guru)
Posted on 11 years ago
#3
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Yeah, that is a beautiful set. :)

www.macdrums.com
Posted on 11 years ago
#4
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Man, how do you always get such mighty cool drums?

Congratulations!

Sysl krysu nenahradi!

-196?-72 6ply White Oyster Amati
-1960s 3ply Red Sparkle Amati
- Zildjian, Paiste, Zyn, Istanbul

http://bandzone.cz/blueswan
Posted on 11 years ago
#5
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You did it again!!

Mighty fine looking drums ;)

I never seem to get my drums as clean as yours...

Maybe i do have to pay you a visit some day :p

I could use some tips on a royal star kit that needs some TLC...

Greets

D.

"Life is about rhythm. We vibrate, our hearts are pumping blood, we are a rhythm machine, that's what we are." (Mickey Hart)

'67 Ludwig Red Sparkle Club Date
with '61 15"x12 marching/floor conversion
60's Royal Star kit
Posted on 11 years ago
#6
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I've said it before and I'll say it again...Stedi strikes again!!! Beautiful set, my friend.

- EMD
Posted on 11 years ago
#7
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NICE kit! Love the logo!

I'm with you on the Aquarian Vintage heads. I have a set of the American Vintage heads on my late 50s Slingerland kit and they sound great. I put a set of the Modern Vintage heads - which yours appears to be, judging by the diamond logo - on a DW kit I had a couple years ago and they sounded great.

Again, AWESOME kit!

Lynn

I'm no guru, just a vintage drum junkie!

Psalm 150:5
1945 Slingerland RK sparkling gold pearl 26/13/14/16/early 50s 5.5x14 Krupa RK
1967 Slingerland green glass glitter 20/12/14/Hollywood Ace
60s Slingerland 24/13/16/7x14 project
24/13/16/7x14 project RKs
60s 5 & 6.5 Sound Kings
1942 7x14 WMP Krupa RK
1930s Slingerland Universal
1967 Ludwig Hollywood sparkling blue pearl 22/12/13/16
1967 Ludwig Supraphonic 400 & 402
1965 Ludwig Jazz Fest sparkling blue pearl
1923 Ludwig 5x14 NOB
Posted on 11 years ago
#8
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Excellent! And, as always, the flooring and background are just too cool!

Posted on 11 years ago
#9
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Thanks Folks,

I probably would have never found the funds to get my hands on this set.

Over here, Gretsch drums are scarse and very often go for top €.

As mentioned before, it came in my possession by trading a Ludwig set. I wasn't to impressed with the '66 Super Classic and the other guy didn't really dig this Gretsch.

Odd as to my ears, this Gretsch sounds a million times better,... I guess taste and sound are subjective.

The BD heads are indeed the Modern Vintage ones.

The toms have still the Vintage A's on them but I'll definitely try the Aquarians on them.

Those big Pearl rubber feet do look ugly but boy do they make a difference.

The entire set is tuned up high and although the sizes are bigger than a Bop Kit, it's remarkably easy it is to get that typical Jazzy Gretsch sound everybody loves,...

Posted on 11 years ago
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