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70s Gretsch drum thoughts

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There is a guy selling a stop sign kit, and am discussing a possible deal. What are your thoughts on these drums in general? I know they tend to be of less value than RB era. But would be using these to play. This is the 22, 12, 13, 16 combo. Perhaps my only concern is the Tom mount. Otherwise they seem like fine drums.

Posted on 12 years ago
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I've had my mid-70's kit since '78; bought them used; three years old. I love them. Jasper 6-ply (thin), die-cast rims, beautiful walnut finish. I've gigged them without cases (carefully and no helpers, please) and they still look and sound awesome. Never, ever had any issues with the Monster Double Tom mounts, or any other hardware. Currently, using one up (13") with a RIMS mount, for ergonomics (pic is before RIMS).

What finish? What tom mount ? Good luck with your deal.

B

Vintage Drum Fan (Not a Guru)
Posted on 12 years ago
#2
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They were good enough for Elvin Jones!

I hope you get them...you'll love 'em!

...oh! and AZBill, those are fantastic!!

Jump For Joy

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Posted on 12 years ago
#3
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Black nitron, which I love actually. I'm not familiar with the hardware but it was two separate Tom arms coming up on the bass drum Tom mount.

Posted on 12 years ago
#4
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Those Tom mounts you are talking about are notorious, they have a huge internal omni ball type thing. Has a huge cutout in the shell.

I like Drums...
1963 Ludwig Downbeat Champagne Sparkle
1964 Leedy (Slingerland) Blue n Silver Duco
1964 Ludwig Club Date Sparkling Silver Pearl
1966 Ludwig Super Classic Sparkling Silver Pearl
1968 Gretsch round badge modern jazz orange stain
1972 Slingerland 85N Pop outfit Light Blue Pearl
1976 Ludwig Vistalite clear
1981 Gretsch SSB Gran Prix Rosewood
1987 Yamaha Turbo Tour Custom Mellow Yellow
1991 Pearl Export Ferrari Red
Posted on 12 years ago
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From Richie

They were good enough for Elvin Jones!I hope you get them...you'll love 'em!...oh! and AZBill, those are fantastic!!Jump For Joy

Thank you, Richie.

B

Vintage Drum Fan (Not a Guru)
Posted on 12 years ago
#6
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From clubdate64

Those Tom mounts you are talking about are notorious, they have a huge internal omni ball type thing. Has a huge cutout in the shell.

Notorious? For?

B

Vintage Drum Fan (Not a Guru)
Posted on 12 years ago
#7
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The later 70's preferably with the single techware mount in my opinion is the way to go. I have a black nitron set late late 70's

1966 ludwig club date champagne sparkle 20-12-14
1979 gretsch black nitron 20-12-13-16
1972 Rogers blue onyx 20-12-13-16
2012 gretsch renown 57 18-12-14
1980's gretsch Ice blue 22-12-13-16
1980's gretsch Ice blue 18-10-14
1972 slingerland silver sparkle 22-12-13-14-16
Posted on 11 years ago
#8
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From AZBill

Notorious? For?B

Plus one here. Never had any worries with mine. Toms are bleeding gorgeous.

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00's DW Collectors Broken Glass
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Posted on 11 years ago
#9
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That's some sweet Grain happening in that kit ! Now, what's wrong them ?

Posted on 11 years ago
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