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http://www.maxwelldrums.com/billy-gladstone-drum-c-366.html

Here’s your chance guys. For a mere $165,000 (plus shipping and duty) you can own one of the two remaining complete Billy Gladstone sets! This gets the heart racing!!

Posted on 14 years ago
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Chet, thank you for posting this Super rare Drum kit!! great documentation and providence,, Wow!

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 14 years ago
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If I hit the lottery in the near future, that set WILL be mine!

Posted on 14 years ago
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Funny! Chet, I just finished your book and loved the pic of your BG kit. Now one of the other two in existence is for sale. Is this kiz mit? Now all I need is some extra money! It all sounds good except the flight to England. Very cool for some fortunate soul. Hope it's not bought by a schmuck who dismantles it and sells it as parts. Falling Do

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Posted on 14 years ago
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Yes - the Lottery! I'm hoping haha. I would definately be searching out any Gretsch/Gladstone drum if I hit the jackpot in the lottery. I've good a nice, but very simple, collection of Gretsch drums started already.

I'm looking at your book right now Chet. I keep it handy and it is one of my very favorite drum information books. The photos in there are pure class and the endorser's interviews are a very nice touch = good stuff!

Posted on 14 years ago
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From AZBill

Funny! Chet, I just finished your book and loved the pic of your BG kit. Now one of the other two in existence is for sale. Is this kiz mit? Now all I need is some extra money! It all sounds good except the flight to England. Very cool for some fortunate soul. Hope it's not bought by a schmuck who dismantles it and sells it as parts. Falling DoB

I remember when Palmer had the set listed in NSMD years ago for "BO over $30,000." I've always said drums are WAY behind the market. Consider that a FACTORY Fender strat from the 50's will go for upwards to $100K. http://www.swingmusic.net/1956_Fender_Stratocaster.html

I repeat FACTORY! These drums were custom made in the 50's when "custom" didn't exist. Add to that, built by the "best" snare drummer or our time (according to Buddy Rich) and $165,000 doesn't seem that much. (You reading this Maxwell? I expect some kick-back!)

Posted on 14 years ago
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From Kona

Yes - the Lottery! I'm hoping haha. I would definately be searching out any Gretsch/Gladstone drum if I hit the jackpot in the lottery. I've good a nice, but very simple, collection of Gretsch drums started already. I'm looking at your book right now Chet. I keep it handy and it is one of my very favorite drum information books. The photos in there are pure class and the endorser's interviews are a very nice touch = good stuff!

Thanks!

Interesting...I tried to post just "Thanks!" and got a message that it was too short...that has to be the only time in my life that someone has told me I haven't said enough!

Posted on 14 years ago
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From vintagemore2000

Chet, thank you for posting this Super rare Drum kit!! great documentation and providence,, Wow!

You are welcome...and "WOW" indeed!

Posted on 14 years ago
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I totally agree Chet. I've thought that for years......the price of Vintage drums are just starting to catch up with other instrument.

Yes - I'd like to be able to afford the ones in question here - in reality I may never be able to....But, the truth is...these beautiful drums are worth every penny. I for one am very happy to see them priced as they are here.

Bowing

From cfalzerano

I've always said drums are WAY behind the market. Consider that a FACTORY Fender strat from the 50's will go for upwards to $100K. http://www.swingmusic.net/1956_Fender_Stratocaster.htmlI repeat FACTORY! These drums were custom made in the 50's when "custom" didn't exist. Add to that, built by the "best" snare drummer or out time (according to Buddy Rich) and $165,000 doesn't seem that much.

Posted on 14 years ago
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From Kona

I totally agree Chet. I've thought that for years......the price of Vintage drums are just starting to catch up with other instrument. Yes - I'd like to be able to afford the ones in question here - in reality I may never be able to....But, the truth is...these beautiful drums are worth every penny. I for one am very happy to see them priced as they are here.Bowing

I just had someone post "I can think of better ways to spend $165,00" on the Gladstone Facebook site. I responded, "We all have our priorities." Personally, I'd rather play a Stradivarius than a fiddle (if I was a fiddle player).

Posted on 14 years ago
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