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Gretsch Bop Kick vs. All the Rest?
Great story, Ron! Even though a lot of people associate Elvin with an 18" bass drum, he actually played a 20-12-14 during the late '50s and early '60...
13 years agoGretsch Bop Kick vs. All the Rest?
From dirtydrums...
13 years agoGretsch Bop Kick vs. All the Rest?
Exactly. It's just a very specific sound, that many, many people happen to want. Imagine if vintage Ludwig Supraphonics were so rare that they only sh...
13 years agoGretsch Bop Kick vs. All the Rest?
Extremely high demand, extremely low supply.
13 years ago1965 Gretsch Midnight Blue Pearl
Thanks for all the nice words! This kit has been a major dream come true...I gigged a 20-12-14 Midnight Blue Pearl forever, and have been looking out...
13 years ago1965 Gretsch Midnight Blue Pearl
Thanks Mike, yes I was thrilled to get these! -Bill
13 years ago1965 Gretsch Midnight Blue Pearl
Yes, I bought them on ebay last week! Got them yesterday.
13 years ago1965 Gretsch Midnight Blue Pearl
1965 Gretsch 18-12-14, 5.5x14 Midnight Blue Pearl My all-time dream kit!
13 years ago84 vs 89 tama bell brass
I'd say the '84 for $3938 was pretty extreme. Might have been a bidding war. They usually go for around $3000. I sold an '84 on ebay last year that I...
13 years agoold tape residue removal
I always use pure acetone (also found in nail polish remover).
13 years agoOld K
Hmm, that last stamp doesn't look right. The fonts are off. I'd be highly skeptical of that one, as a number of fakes have come out of Istanbul in the...
13 years agoJazz drums...vintage Gretsch or Ludwig
I'd say Gretsch if you're after the dry, metallic, throaty bop sound of Art Blakey, Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, etc. '60s RB Gretsch generally sounds...
13 years agohere is one to watch- 58 WFL Super Ludwig Lacquered Brass
I had a preserial one of these a few years back. Very cool drums! http://www.classicvintagedrums.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=93&product...
13 years agoOriginal (?) Ludwig Obp Jazzfest
You would think after all that "waiting for the right drum" they would have picked a correct preserial snare like Ringo's, with the strainer one panel...
13 years agoMotown drums
The actual sets used on most Motown records were thrown-together kits of different brands. Here's a great article about it: http://www.moderndrummer....
13 years ago