I'm looking to add a vintage Gretsch snare drum to my personal collection (at a reasonable price, of course!) and I'm considering a 1960s Gretsch WMP Name Band. The one I'm looking at is a 5 1/2 x 14 with all original hardware, including the Micro-Sensitive strainer, no modifications whatsoever and no extra holes in the shell. The original WMP finished has "mellowed" (not "yellowed") very slightly, but that only adds to the character of the drum in my opinion. The only thing missing is the Gretsch label on the interior of the shell. The current owner couldn't provide any information regarding that situation.
I'm trying to obtain some input regarding the current "fair market" value of this particular drum and would also like to know whether the missing Gretsch label on the interior shell would adversely affect the value of the drum, should I decide to trade or sell it down the road.
THANKS in advance for your responses!