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Gretsch Model 4108 Snare
Great find Gary. Congratulations. It looks like a fine drum. Stephen
12 years agoHelp ID Gretsch Snare
Thank you gentlemen for the additional information. I seem to recall that when I bought it, it was listed as a late '50s drum. I think I paid $650 f...
12 years agoHey Rogers Geeks! Check My Last Night's Score
Very nice drums. Congratulations. Are you going to get period hardware to compliment them? Stephen
12 years agoBlack Beauty, I'm doing it!
From Purdie Shuffle...
12 years agoHelp ID Gretsch Snare
Here are two photos taken with my video camera. Maybe they show the color a little better? Perhaps not. Stephen
12 years agoHelp ID Gretsch Snare
I need a much better camera right now. I've got a decent video camera that takes pics, but they're not much good either. I really need to get a good...
12 years agoHelp ID Gretsch Snare
I'm counting 3 plies, but then again I don't have the sharpest eyes. The color is sorta a mixture of silver and gold sparkle, making me think it was...
12 years agoHelp ID Gretsch Snare
Is there a reliable way to count the plies? I've only been into vintage drums for a couple of years, so I still have a lot to learn. Still, I'll ins...
12 years agoHelp ID Gretsch Snare
Thanks Gary. It has the silver sealer, but I'm not experienced enough to tell how many plies it is. Judging by the thickness, I'm thinking 3. So th...
12 years agoHelp ID Gretsch Snare
I picked-up this snare sometime in the past. All I know about it is that it is a roundbadge, no paper tag, and sounds fantastic. Can anybody shed an...
12 years agoA collection of vintage drums. Can anyone tell me about them?
Did you really have no idea what you were getting when you acquired these? That's quite a collection. Congratulations. Yes, you really must post the...
12 years agoFS: Camcos
I would think most people here would consider anything past the LA period, not true Camcos. A peccadillo of this forum maybe, IF I'm correct. I'm su...
12 years agoOrange drums?
From Stallwart...
12 years agoOrange drums?
Thanks for the info guys, it's all very interesting and new to me. The lugs do remind one of a racing bicycle in a way. Having played in bands for 4...
12 years agoOrange drums?
Ha! Someone always manages to smoke weed at concerts, even in these days of rigid anti-smoking regulations. I saw Jack White about a month ago at the...
12 years ago