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?
kellyj
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?
kellyj
It's a deal. Floor shell is probably worth around that. Badges...no question.
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.
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
There are always deals to be found along the 401 windsor corridor. Congrats on the catch.
nice work! i was considering jumping on that too but you saved me the trouble. that's awesome!
adam
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.
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