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'30s Broadkaster?

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I'm trying to get an idea of the value of this late '30s Broadkaster that a friend of mine is offering in trade. It's a 14 x 7 WMP with a little yellowing, and some of the chrome (or nickel) rubbed off to the metal underneath. I'll be playing the drum, so as long as everything works well, I don't mind.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Best.

Stephen

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Posted on 12 years ago
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Sorry I can't help with value, I just wanted to wish you luck in getting it. It's a nice one!

Lynn

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

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Posted on 12 years ago
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Can you post pics of the shell interior? it should be clear interior 3 ply shell and could have re rings probably will not but still possible. the drum looks great, head fit maybe a problem also.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 12 years ago
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Thanks very much for the replies and well wishes, Lynn.

Here's the only picture he took of the interior.

Best.

Stephen

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Posted on 12 years ago
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3 point strainer...thats odd...

Extra holes?

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 12 years ago
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From blairndrums

3 point strainer...thats odd...Extra holes?

Thanks for the reply Blair.

No extra holes. This gentleman is a somewhat well-known English drummer, whom I've dealt with a lot. Everything I've gotten from him has been on the up-and-up. Here's another look at the throw. If it's not correct, he certainly doesn't know.

Best

Stephen

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Posted on 12 years ago
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I've seen Rogers drums with Gretsch factory parts,and maybe vice-versa,but don't recall seeing any G. with Slingerland throws!

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 12 years ago
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BTW..have had more then 1 person tell me that these drums sound GREAT!

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 12 years ago
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All of the snares I've gotten from him have sounded great. He makes his living as a drummer, so I would expect nothing less. But at some point, I'll need to get rid of it, and if that's a Slingerland throw, it pretty much kills the value, yes? I'm familiar with the four point Gretsch throws, but not this one. I'll ask him about it. I seems odd that the holes would line up, doesn't it?

Thanks again.

Stephen

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Posted on 12 years ago
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From relayer

All of the snares I've gotten from him have sounded great. He makes his living as a drummer, so I would expect nothing less. But at some point, I'll need to get rid of it, and if that's a Slingerland throw, it pretty much kills the value, yes? I'm familiar with the four point Gretsch throws, but not this one. I'll ask him about it. I seems odd that the holes would line up, doesn't it?Thanks again.Stephen

old drum are good.

Posted on 12 years ago
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