Ka-powey. Catalogue shot is from 1977 or so (incorrectly dated 1974-ish on VDG)
This bad guy came from Sweden via ebay. Still looking for a period correct Vari-Set cymbal boom arm. Also missing one BD hoop inlay strip and 8 correct T-rods. White logo heads and felt strips en route.
Wow. Looks great! (and I'm jealous!)
These are the FG shells, right? Sure look to be...
Yes, these are the solid fiber glass shells.
I like your style! There's more to drum collecting than Gretsch BOP kits..
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Your bass drum looks like wood/fg from that distance. I have a wood f/g kit and it looks very similar..Im obviously wrong, but I thought the f/g shells were light brown in color?...georgeous set you have!!
SALE 3 lot Pearl 1980s NOS VINTAGE T-Rods Bass Drum T-072 1983+/- ROUNDED END
From the bay-NOS stock. Should be just right. d.
Vintage 70's Pearl Bass Claws, D-035 No Longer Made, Pack of 2, MANY AVAILABLE
From the bay-NOS
Does this help? d.
Ok, got the parts it needed save for one BD hoop inlay 1" wide, silver satin (or metallic white).
Got proper coated Ambassadors and felt strips, almost bone stock now. Tuning them high for bop - a little confounded by the BD still, toms are little rippers.
Ok, got the parts it needed save for one BD hoop inlay 1" wide, silver satin (or metallic white).Got proper coated Ambassadors and felt strips, almost bone stock now. Tuning them high for bop - a little confounded by the BD still, toms are little rippers.
What about the BD is confounding you?
I am going for a traditional setup with it - no riser, ambassadors and felt strips. As such, I'm a little out of my element. My previous experiences with 18" BDs were more about making them sound bigger and deeper. Going for the old school sound has eluded me somewhat. I'll find it.
