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Help identify Gretsch

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Hi, there! I was offered a drumkit for 800USD, but the seller has no idea what year or model it is. It looks new, tempting, but is it American (do they make Gretsch in China?), maple or something else? Maybe somebody knows what it is. I would be grateful for any info. Thank you!

Posted on 8 years ago
#1
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There are two on Ebay selling for $2,999.00

Never play it the same way once.
Posted on 8 years ago
#2
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Aqua flame is a 60 Gretsch color but they should also have tone knobs top and bottom.

At first look I thought it was a Band Name outfit from the 60`s,....Don`t look bop.

If there`s no repro,...then that`s what it is.

It would be later 60`s because the fasteners aren't visible on the diamond plates.

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 8 years ago
#3
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If it is 60`s, grab it, it`s worth three times that.

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 8 years ago
#4
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The grommets on the badge ?????

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 8 years ago
#5
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That looks like a reissue I seen one in Sam ash in Springfield nj

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 8 years ago
#6
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If there was reissue, then that`s it. And why it looks so similar.

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 8 years ago
#7
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It's a 50th of Fred Gretsch in industry, Anniversary kit, not 50th Gretsch Anniversary

It's relatively new usa custom drum set. 800USD is killer price if the condition is great. Go for it.

http://www.chucklevins.com/products/gretsch-usa-custom-4-piece-drum-set-shell-pack-50th-anniversary-aqua-satin-flame.html

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In case of deal with johnnyringo:
http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/show...80&postcount=1
Posted on 8 years ago
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