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50s/Early 60s Gretsch Wrap Rarity Order Last viewed: 23 hours ago

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I've been thinking about the order of rarity for classic Gretsch wraps. I'm limiting the time period to the pre-satin-flame era, because otherwise the options get super complex. I'm also not including things like duco or harlequin finishes, or custom/one-offs like original Espresso Burst. I'm thinking it's something like this (wild guess based on my anecdotal experience), tell me where you think I'm off!

- (Most Common) WMP (by a large margin, I think)

- Blue Sparkle

- MBP

- Champagne Sparkle

- BDP

- Silver Sparkle

- Red Sparkle

- Gold Sparkle

- Burgundy Sparkle

- Peacock Sparkle

- Anniversary Sparkle

- Green Sparkle

- Black Nitron

- Starlight Sparkle

- Tangerine Sparkle

- Copper Mist

- Cadillac Green

- (Least Common) Cameo Coral (has a full kit ever really existed?!)

12/14/20 Mahogany INDe Bop Cocktail Hybrid

Late 50s Black Nitron 3 Ply Gretsch 13/16/20 w/ Max Roach Snare
Posted on 9 years ago
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Tangerine isn't common but there's more of it out there than people think. More than Burgundy, Peacock, Anniversary, or Starlight I'd think.

I have two sets of Tangerine myself and I watch the ebay auctions for that finish. Usually at least one thing will pop up every week.

Posted on 9 years ago
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Posts: 518 Threads: 70

From K.O.

Tangerine isn't common but there's more of it out there than people think. More than Burgundy, Peacock, Anniversary, or Starlight I'd think.I have two sets of Tangerine myself and I watch the ebay auctions for that finish. Usually at least one thing will pop up every week.

Yeah, I think you're right. I'd probably put it higher on the list given a second go at it.

12/14/20 Mahogany INDe Bop Cocktail Hybrid

Late 50s Black Nitron 3 Ply Gretsch 13/16/20 w/ Max Roach Snare
Posted on 9 years ago
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