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Need some help on this Gretsch

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From K.O.

Grommet on Bass drum is correct. It was a friction fit like that which is why so many Gretsch bass drums are missing their badges. Floor tom leg brackets look right.Gretsch called that color "Midnight Blue Pearl"

But it`s chromed or aluminum. Didn`t they use brass or copper ?

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Posted on 11 years ago
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From OddBall

But it`s chromed or aluminum. Didn`t they use brass or copper ?

Nope, the round badge bass drums (usually) used a unique grommet. Nickle, bigger in diameter, and friction fitted (not crimped in place).

Posted on 11 years ago
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From Purdie Shuffle

Correct bearing edges for Gretsch; inside out round-over. It's where that Great Gretsch Sound comes from.John

Thanks for the correction, John.

Didn't Gretsch also use a different bearing edge style in the late 60's/early 70's? I read something about a "pencil" style bearing edge. Round-over on both the inside and outside?

Maybe I was dreaming. :)

-Tim

Posted on 11 years ago
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