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Gretsch Round Badge- Deal or no Deal?

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Found this put up locally... Buyer wants $350 firm.

Looks like a nice Gretsch resto project and probably would be if all parts were present. Missing bass hoop and looks like extra holes from a swivo-matic mount on the 22" What do you think?

http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-musical-instruments-drums-percussion-VINTAGE-GRETSCH-DRUMS-W0QQAdIdZ341502110

kellyj

"It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing..."
Posted on 13 years ago
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It's a deal. Floor shell is probably worth around that. Badges...no question.

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Posted on 13 years ago
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Having been forced into a rewrap of a fairly trashed RB kit, I can tell you the end result sound and guilt-free ability to play it anywhere is pretty fantastic. This set doesn't appear to need too many parts and the claws and T-rods are not hard to find (but can be pricey). You'd have to do the math on the cost of a wrap to see if it pencils out. And I'd be careful if you are planning to resell with a non-original finish and extra holes in the bass drum. But if after all of that it prices out way below what a comparable Gretsch Rond Badge is going for and it's for personal playing, I guarantee you'll love the sound.

Good luck.

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Posted on 13 years ago
#3
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Thanks guys!

I just talked to the owner. He has an extra bass to throw in with claws and rods and one spur. With that I sealed the deal...Going to pick it up tomorrow morning.

kellyj

"It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing..."
Posted on 13 years ago
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No brainer! Congrats!

60's Gretsch Round Badge 22/13/16
'71 Ludwig B/O Badge 20/12/13/14/16
'72 Ludwig B/O Badge Jazzette 18/12/14
'65 Rogers Holiday 20/12/16
Posted on 13 years ago
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There are always deals to be found along the 401 windsor corridor. Congrats on the catch.

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Posted on 13 years ago
#6
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nice work! i was considering jumping on that too but you saved me the trouble. that's awesome!

adam

Posted on 13 years ago
#7
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Thanks for the comments.

I was really debating this one, but can see the outcome will be very good, especially as a possible re-wrap player since the badges are there.

"It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing..."
Posted on 13 years ago
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