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what kind of gretsch snare do I have?? Last viewed: 2 days ago

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Just bought this on ebay for $300. It is a dark walnut, 10-lug (singles), 6.5x14 snare.

Here is the badge, sticker and stranger strainer.

Is this authenticate? Rebuild? *any* help is much appreciated.

-Steve

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Posted on 8 years ago
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Late model Gretsch snare drum with a Yamaha strainer. Looks legit to me, other than the Yamaha replacement strainer.

Posted on 8 years ago
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It is a dunnet strainer for sure. Trying to figure out the year.

Posted on 8 years ago
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It's a renown. It's the real deal except for the strainer.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 8 years ago
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From sfjazz

It is a dunnet strainer for sure. Trying to figure out the year.

That's not a Dunnet strainer. You can clearly see the Yamaha logo cast into the bottom of it!

Posted on 8 years ago
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From Ludwig-dude

That's not a Dunnet strainer. You can clearly see the Yamaha logo cast into the bottom of it!

That is a Dunnet strainer.At least lt looks like one to me. http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/R4C?product_id=%7Bproduct_id%7D&adpos=1o2&creative=55268818561&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=CLGDq-mH3NACFU06gQodzgAGvA and His logo. https://www.google.com/search?q=dunett+logo&tbm=isch&imgil=9dfU3aNxqrEpyM%253A%253BxpoJZX2_p5IU0M%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.dunnett.com%25252F&source=iu&pf=m&fir=9dfU3aNxqrEpyM%253A%252CxpoJZX2_p5IU0M%252C_&usg=__Xm9BCyDPJMrShoe6AIecaGUerqE%3D&biw=1366&bih=638&ved=0ahUKEwiyovmuiNzQAhUJOSYKHcZxBQgQyjcIOA&ei=2dhEWPLRJInymAHG45VA#imgrc=9dfU3aNxqrEpyM%3A

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 8 years ago
#6
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I have found it very suspect that that Gretsch changed their badges to say "since 1883" but not "made in the USA"

It's a legit Gretsch.

I like Drums...
1963 Ludwig Downbeat Champagne Sparkle
1964 Leedy (Slingerland) Blue n Silver Duco
1964 Ludwig Club Date Sparkling Silver Pearl
1966 Ludwig Super Classic Sparkling Silver Pearl
1968 Gretsch round badge modern jazz orange stain
1972 Slingerland 85N Pop outfit Light Blue Pearl
1976 Ludwig Vistalite clear
1981 Gretsch SSB Gran Prix Rosewood
1987 Yamaha Turbo Tour Custom Mellow Yellow
1991 Pearl Export Ferrari Red
Posted on 8 years ago
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That's a USA Custom snare. Gretsch brought back the stop sign badge for the USA line (with that slogan) a while back before switching back to the round badge a couple years back. The Renowns do not get the silver/gray serial sticker inside.

My guess is it's a USA Custom from circa 2008-2012 which originally had either a Nickelworks throw or a Lightning (those were the only two choices) which somebody replaced.

Gretsch did do a series of Customs with that badge around that time in Gloss walnut stain (like this drum). That SSB was exclusive to those sets at first but eventually they put them on all the USA Customs.

I believe that is Ron's logo on the bottom of the throw (a logo which does resemble Yamaha's). If so that would be a direct bolt on replacement for the Nickel so there wouldn't necessarily be any extra holes if this drum had the Nickel originally.

Posted on 8 years ago
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Definitely a Dunnett throw off. Ronn made adaptors for Ludwigs, don't know if there is extra holes. The throw offs are really great IMO. I have one on my SONO snare.

Its better to have people think you're an idiot, than to open your mouth and prove them wrong, unless you doubt yourself then speak away....
Posted on 8 years ago
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K.O. got it right(according to gretsch). It is a 2010 USA Custom with a FACTORY installed Dunnett strainer (it was an option you can see there ordering PDF's).

Thank you ALL! I love this forum.

Posted on 8 years ago
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