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Suggestions On Re-finishing A Gretsch Snare
The other day I picked up this Gretsch Snare that needed some serious love. A couple holes to be filled and a hunt for some correct hardware. We decip...
13 years agoI think I got a Gretsch Snare....I think...
Here is what the shell looks like after the first shot of Citra-Strip in picture one. I'm guessing Kona was probably right about the original laquer w...
13 years agoI think I got a Gretsch Snare....I think...
Top coat on it now does not look factory to me. Not smooth at all like the other laquer finishes I have seen on Gretsch drums. Under the lugs is a smo...
13 years agoI think I got a Gretsch Snare....I think...
Thanks Kona! ...and everyone for your input. My rookie eye is seeing 3 plies also. Didn't all the early 60's models have a key holder? Mine has not be...
13 years agoI think I got a Gretsch Snare....I think...
Anyone know the ply count or model? Gretsch experts............. Paging Gretsch experts! Probably won't bring this back to full original restoration a...
13 years agoI think I got a Gretsch Snare....I think...
Ha!rich must have been writing the same time as I was.
13 years agoI think I got a Gretsch Snare....I think...
After further inspection and comparison with my other Gretsch drums I am thinking the shell is good other than the 2 holes drilled for the Ludwig butt...
13 years agoI think I got a Gretsch Snare....I think...
I have never really counted plies before but I am guessing 3. It seems about the same thickness as my 1948 Broadkaster snare as well. Here are a coupl...
13 years agoI think I got a Gretsch Snare....I think...
1 more pic of the snares and the timbales that appear all original other than the Slingerland Leg Holder.
13 years agoI think I got a Gretsch Snare....I think...
So I came across this guy selling a bunch of old MIJ shells and some newer drums on Craigslist and when I got there I spotted this snare with the rest...
13 years ago1923 ish Leedy Black Elite
Thanks everyone! Not a ton of restoration on the drum Mike. I actually read a bunch of your posts to get an idea how to clean it up. I am going to b...
13 years ago1923 ish Leedy Black Elite
I really like the sound. Very crisp and has a beautiful ring to it. One of the lugs is a bit mangled so I couldn't get the bottom head right where I w...
13 years ago1923 ish Leedy Black Elite
Been sitting on this project for awhile and just got her all cleaned up. Just sharing some pictures with the group!
13 years agoTama Mastercraft
Thanks for the input orangmi! Bottom hoop hard to come by? ...as well as muffler parts?...or pretty easy to score?
13 years agoCOB Slingerland Lamp?
Got it cleaned up and smoothed out as best I could. Still a bit scratched up and wavy from it's previous adventures but I really am surprised how good...
13 years ago