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Gretsch maple
Hi, recently got a gretsch round badge that was stripped of its wrap. Its a very nice grain pattern and look. However Im not a big maple guy, so somet...
11 years agoDrum lacquer question
Ok here's what I got, a 18, 12, 14, 5.5 snare. The drums were stripped of the wrap, except the snare (which is red). Right now there a very nice maple...
11 years agoDrum lacquer question
Thanks everybody, the drums arrived and there really nice, solid, clean bearing edges, 1 ding on the 12. I have a bunch more questions, advice, and op...
11 years agoDrum lacquer question
Found it. 1960 oldsmobile, copper mist metallic, color code 60s. Now does anybody who has a copper mist know if thats close to the look? I havent rece...
11 years agoDrum lacquer question
Yes, this is a metallic finish. Ive seen oldsmobile, I think, used this exact color. Or pretty close. I had a kit I was going to do this with about a...
11 years agoDrum lacquer question
The pics of that drum look great by the way.
11 years agoDrum lacquer question
Copper mist is a finish of gretsch drums from the 50s to early 60s? Dont know the exact years it was offered. Ive heard of different ways it was done....
11 years agoDrum lacquer question
I called Jack Lawton earlier today, his wife said they dont do lacquer. You are getting a copper mist from a body shop? Id love to see either way. Tha...
11 years agoDrum lacquer question
Hi, does anybody know of somebody who could lacquer a drum? Im wanting to do copper mist, with a nitrocellulose lacquer. If I were to take this to a c...
11 years agogretsch parts
May be looking for the following parts soon if my deal comes through. 1. pair of gretsch 18 bass hoops, 60s era. 2. 8 bass t-rods and claws. 3. Bass d...
11 years ago18 gretsch bass hoops
Hi, How hard is it to come by a pair 60s gretsch 18" bass hoops? What do they usually go for on ebay? I've never seen any for sale there, but I've nev...
11 years agoAnniversary or starlight sparkle wrap?
Ok John. Looked around, didnt see anything. Tried precision and jammin sam. Thanks
11 years agoAnniversary or starlight sparkle wrap?
Ok John. Looked around, didnt see anything. Tried precision and jammin sam. Thanks
11 years agoAnniversary or starlight sparkle wrap?
Oh wait I see 18x20. Never heard of that. Do you know if that was special ordered or was a option in 59?
11 years agoAnniversary or starlight sparkle wrap?
That kit is real cool John, Its a burgundy sparkle that had faded to the color of Starlight sparkle? What size is that bass drum?
11 years ago