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50s Gretsch Snare
He's just flipping the drum after winning it a few weeks ago: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150452143182 Says there's no flaking...
15 years agoRingo Snare
Good for jvany...this one is doing real well. I made an offer on the drum that I thought was more than reasonable, and now it feels shamefully low!...
15 years agoRingo Snare
I've seen a few Oyster Black Super Classic snares on ebay, and they tend to sell in the range of $650 to $950 at open auction. Before the recession t...
15 years agogretsch 40's 3ply WMP toms, 12 and 14, broadkaster lugs - what would u offer?
Gretsch didn't make a 14" FT then, so the 14 is most likely a 10x14 (or 12x14) rack tom that has had FT leg mounts added, thus the extra holes. I wou...
15 years ago1967 Gretsch Round Badge
Rusty, please don't take offense...no harm meant. Glad you're here, welcome to the forum. Understand that we deal with this sort of thing on a daily...
15 years agoIs rust patina?
It's true, rust is like cancer, it never stops eating away at the metal. Patina is still a form of oxidation, but not nearly as damaging. The only t...
15 years ago1967 Gretsch Round Badge
Those are not original holes, Gretsch never would have done that during the RB era. Either someone drilled them out for some reason, or the drums ori...
15 years agoGene Krupa's Bass Drum
Thanks guys! mcdrummer - you are correct, that is the drum! Any shot with that white scuff near the top of the two black stripes is the one...that...
15 years agoGene Krupa's Bass Drum
Here's one I thought you guys would be interested in. A few months ago, I was contacted by a woman that said she had Gene Krupa's old bass drum in he...
15 years agoWhat should i offer????
Since the deal fell through, could you show us the pics? Jump For Joy
15 years agoCymbal display/storage
I use a Zildjian cymbal display rack from a store. It's great because you can play and compare them all in one spot, without messing around or taking...
15 years agoThe Gretsch theory behind....
I've often wondered this myself. 3 ply Gretsch drums aren't oversized (usually), it's only the 6 ply Jasper shells, and it tends to be the mid to lat...
15 years agoLudwig Jazzette
I would consider selling my '67 Blue Sparkle Jazzette for the right price. 12x18, 8x12, 14x14, matching 4x14 Downbeat snare. Thanks, Bill
15 years ago14x14 Club Date Floor tom Transition era
I'm pretty sure that the club date floor toms from that era were 12x15.
15 years agoOrchestral Ks
What size are they?
15 years ago