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Gretsch 4105 Snare Strainer
I have four or five snares with that same throw. In each case the throw is really the weak point of the drum. They all "sorta" will work if you finess...
6 years agoGretsch 4105 Snare Strainer
That's the "Renown" throw off. As far as I know no modern replacement is available that works on that four hole bolt pattern. Closest in design is the...
6 years agoRadio King Mystery?
From slingerfan...
6 years agoRadio King Mystery?
I have a similar looking drum but it is a 15" in diameter model. Mine is a Radio King model according to catalogs of the era but it has a three ply sh...
6 years agoMIJ Gretsch?
I remember seeing those before, there were imported "Dorado" guitars too. Much like the 80's Blackhawk sets not "real" Gretsch drums at all. BTW: the...
6 years agoRepairing scratches in '60s Sparkle wrap (Ludwig)
I've used sparkle glue with decent results. It just depends on if you can find some that matches the wrap color close enough. Of course those sparkl...
6 years ago1990s Ludwig scratches
It looks like someone really didn't take care of that snare. "BR" does mean that's a brass shell, and usually plating sticks well to brass.
6 years agoThe Most Recorded Snare
Define "recorded". If you factor in every junior high band concert that someone rolled tape at, the Acro might have a shot at the title. Otherwise I f...
6 years ago2 ply Gretsch Round Badge
Kent made 2 ply shells. Actually though it was a single ply wrapped around itself.
6 years ago2 ply Gretsch Round Badge
From steff...
6 years ago2 ply Gretsch Round Badge
Sounds like you are describing a 3ply shell as that thin mahogany "coating" would be considered a "ply" if it's wood. Most 3 ply shells use two very...
6 years agoSupra Strainers
Don't forget to consider the P-86 ( I assume it's still available). Bolt on parts that don't require any drilling do not seem to be a big issue for mo...
6 years agoLudwig COB
From Whatarethese123...
6 years agoLudwig COB
From Whatarethese123...
6 years agoLudwig B/O COW...the rest of the story.
6 ply COW might just be the heaviest drums Ludwig ever sold. I have a 3 ply COW and it's heavy enough. I remember seeing an 18" 6 ply at a drum store...
6 years ago