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Gretsch Walnut Burl Kit

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Has anyone seen a Gretsch kit with a finish like this? I've only seen the Carpathian Elm Centennial kits, but there was mention that some were walnut burl.

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Posted on 5 years ago
#1
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That could be a Curly Maple from 2005 (? USA is still in the badge..

[ame]http://www.drumarchive.com/Gretsch/Gretsch_2005.pdf[/ame]

There was a Few "Curly's" (lol) really.

They came and went fast.

What's the rest of the set dimensions; look like etc.

www.drumarchive.com/Gretsch/Gretsch_2005.pdf

.................................................. ......Joe
Posted on 5 years ago
#2
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https://www.google.com/search?biw=1024&bih=635&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=BQL8XJaWKoG7ggf_xKPgBA&q=Gretsch+drum+set+curly+maple&oq=Gretsch+drum+set+curly+maple&gs_l=img.12...66155.67282..68899...0.0..0.156.675.0j5......0....1..gws-wiz-img.wQz-fVy6p5c#imgrc=Q6S7fp3rrnPKQM:

.................................................. ......Joe
Posted on 5 years ago
#3
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Looks like Curly Walnut (I know there was a silver/grey wood Curly...

.................................................. ......Joe
Posted on 5 years ago
#4
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It's a Baldwin era kit from the early to mid 80s. The original owner bought in in 89. It definitely not curly maple.

Posted on 5 years ago
#5
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wow. Yeah that's old.

.................................................. ......Joe
Posted on 5 years ago
#6
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https://reverb.com/item/25270239-gretsch-square-badge-drum-set-rare-walnut-burl-finish-22-16-13-12-8x14-snare-drum

there they are lol

if you want to know more about these (?) the serial number etc.

the 'M' in front of model number I would post over at DFO and ask Rich Gier who wrote " Dating Gretsch drums"

That's an oddity- I don't see a solitary 'M' anywhere in 'the book' or price catalog (it's usually) 'GM'.

So maybe Rich can tell you something etc.

I do in the book see the 1984 model year began with a 20000 serial number..

.................................................. ......Joe
Posted on 5 years ago
#7
Posts: 727 Threads: 96

I have an 8x14 M4155 in that finish, amazing tone!

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Posted on 5 years ago
#8
Posts: 5295 Threads: 226

Such a cool looking finish!!

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
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Posted on 5 years ago
#9
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Thanks for the extra info, guys. I've generally had the most peculiar experiences with Gretsch drums, seeing some oddities that defy the norm.

Posted on 5 years ago
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