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1971 Gretsch SSB Tony Williams

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A 1973 Gretsch SSB 18/12/14 Bop Kit in TW Yellow Nitron. 100% all original all the way down to the CS black dot heads & ugly metal bass drum hoops correct for that period.

This is my only Gretsch kit in my collection, I keep the tone control knobs facing out as a tribute to the Master.

~ A true Gretsch & Camco fanatic ~
Posted on 8 years ago
#1
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Stunning. One of the kits and color I've always wanted, despite the ugly metal BD hoops.DOH

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Posted on 8 years ago
#2
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I forgot to include the matching TW Model # 4158, 10-lug 5x14 snare drum.

~ A true Gretsch & Camco fanatic ~
Posted on 8 years ago
#3
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Beautiful kit job well done !!

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 8 years ago
#4
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You're at it again!! Killing me softly with your drums, holding my world in your hallway, killing me softly..................

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Posted on 8 years ago
#5
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Super sweet.

Did Gretsch market these as Tony Williams in any way back in the day?

The greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you. - Joyce Meyer
Posted on 8 years ago
#6
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From larryz

Super sweet.Did Gretsch market these as Tony Williams in any way back in the day?

To answer your question; Yes & no... Gretsch did so in a very low tone way... in the drum catalog for a few years (1971 to 1981) the yellow nitron was referred to as TW YELLOW but, I can't found any reference to this relationship with any advertising other then what was seen when ordering your drum color.

Fibes called it "Lifetime yellow".

~ A true Gretsch & Camco fanatic ~
Posted on 8 years ago
#7
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Thumbs up!!

Cheers

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Posted on 8 years ago
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