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IS there a source for Gretsch dating?
57548 is the correct serial number. It sure would have been helpful if I'd given that in the first place. I'll follow up on the resources provided....
12 years agoRe-wrap, head fit?
The re-wrap is a Marine Pearl -- very nice, too. It replaced the same white Peral. The old heads fit. I recall them as being "sticky," which I attri...
12 years agoRe-wrap, head fit?
The re-wrap is a Marine Pearl -- very nice, too. It replaced the same white Peral. The old heads fit. I recall them as being "sticky," which I attri...
12 years agoIS there a source for Gretsch dating?
Just did a bit more reading. I found another ost from the researcher, KCDRUMDAD, who has really done his home work. I'm thinking now that there is on...
12 years agoRe-wrap, head fit?
I just had a Gretsch RB professionally re-wrapped, and they did a beautiful job! I am having a problem however with head fit. It's a mid-60's RB Dix...
12 years agoIS there a source for Gretsch dating?
I've been chasing my tail on this research. I thought it would be an easy question to date a 1960's RB Dixieland snare drum. Orange label with "Lifeti...
12 years agoZoomatic rebuild ideas
Didn't take any pics on the way in... you're right, it could have been helpful. Also right about the LH threaded taps. I called around, and hardwar...
12 years agoZoomatic rebuild ideas
Like most everyone with the Slingerland drum addiction, I've encountered some pretty broken down . On one, I used the Zoomatic rebuild guide from Davi...
12 years agoLudwig NOS 1123 - clutch helps to date?
Oh...I thought it was the other way around, that the oval nuts were later... well maybe ludwig-dude will weigh in. thanks!
12 years agoLudwig NOS 1123 - clutch helps to date?
I have a Ludwig 1123, NOS, with the original box. The top locknut on the clutch is the larger oval one. I've done some searching, but.. does anyone...
12 years agoSpeed King - rebuilt and restored - $100 + 6
After my PTSD inducing 8 year residence in far SW Virginia, as in VERY small mountain towns, I'd rather not... too much of a reminder. BUT... whate...
12 years agoSpeed King - rebuilt and restored - $100 + 6
Jeez.... after all these years, it's decent to have a good rep for something!! And I have to add, my name is Bill, not Bob, BUT the funny part is th...
12 years agoSpeed King - rebuilt and restored - $100 + 6
Thanks, Mick -- I got a little overwhelmed for a while there, but now my heart's back in it. I didn't mention that if for ANY reason this pedal doesn'...
12 years agoSpeed King - rebuilt and restored - $100 + 6
Nice Speed King that's been rebuilt. To resolve the ever-present squeak stuff, there are nylon bushing through the frame and footboard. I've done qu...
12 years agoZoomatic - or parts
Now I can't find the freaking know either. Parts, or a whole strainer, wanted...to finish this projects and get it out the door! Grrrr....
12 years ago