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Gretsch "Drop G"

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Hi, all - last night, I purchased a set of Gretsch "Drop G" drums for a few hundred bucks, sight unseen. When I picked them up, I was surprised by how massive they are. Configuration is:

BD 24x 14

Tom 12 x 8

Tom 13 x 9

Floor 18 x 16

They're in pretty good shape. I intend to clean them up and flip them.

I'm not very savvy with vintage drums and have a few questions:

1. Are those blonde bass drum hoops original?

2. I'm missing some tension rods. Anyone have some they'd like to sell?

3. I know there's a huge demand for Gretsch Bop kits, etc., but how do people feel about 24-inch bass drums and 18-inch floor toms these days? They're too big for my use. Is there decent demand for this configuration?

Apologies for the rough photos.

Thanks!

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Posted on 4 years ago
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Yes there's demand. the 18" is on one side of the "scale'....the 24" is on the other.

I looked at a set like that many years ago in a Lady's basement (should have bought them then) Hoops? hmm probably not check the quality of edge both sides of the hoop if really really well done could have been..not a biggie either way..

Nice drums.

.................................................. ......Joe
Posted on 4 years ago
#2
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Looks like No Mods anywhere. you have factory mufflers all over the place; like to see Spurs.. Can add a 1 to the front of what you paid. If you're not going to use them Or have Room for them..

.................................................. ......Joe
Posted on 4 years ago
#3
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It's the Tony Sliding Scale. 18" Bd on one end....24" on the other.

NO in Between : ) That's how you're going to have to promote them. ;)

.................................................. ......Joe
Posted on 4 years ago
#4
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He had 13,14 up top and 14.16.18. Fts but close enough for Jazz.

(could probably find him using 12/13 up top 24 bass early early on) but close enough.

Any Gretsch is Good Gretsch . Unmolested all-original huge bonus.

.................................................. ......Joe
Posted on 4 years ago
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Thanks, I appreciate the comments. Not sure what you mean by "fact mufflers." Here are a few additional photos. Also surprised to see four tubular legs on the 18-inch floor tom. Those are new to me...but Gretsch is new to me! - Tom

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Posted on 4 years ago
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review:

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6Nx1EPgAvo"]Lopsy Lu By Stanley Clarke - YouTube[/ame]

.................................................. ......Joe
Posted on 4 years ago
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From rusticdrummer

Thanks, I appreciate the comments. Not sure what you mean by "fact mufflers." Here are a few additional photos. Also surprised to see four tubular legs on the 18-inch floor tom. Those are new to me...but Gretsch is new to me! - Tom

FACTORY mufflers . 4 Leg 18" Gretsch FT (floor tom) is a Gretsch standard going back to the early fifties.

Serial Number puts them- according the Gretsch Book..

1980.

Not a lot of Gretsch drums were made that year..102xxx...to 113xxx...were the serials.

All Creative Research hardware.

Displayed/Introduced/ in this 81 Catalog:

http://drumarchive.com/Gretsch/

PDF

[ame]http://drumarchive.com/Gretsch/Gretsch_81.pdf[/ame]

.................................................. ......Joe
Posted on 4 years ago
#8
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I bought it when it came out and still have it! I was a huge Return to Forever fan, which led me to that album. Tony's drums sounded massive...

Posted on 4 years ago
#9
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You've been really helpful, jda. Thank you.

Posted on 4 years ago
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