Have been offered a 5 piece kit in the above finish. I know its not the most popular finish and it is marked, but how much do you think it might be worth on face value. 5 piece is two racks on a concert tom style mounting, kick floor and 5inch snare. Thanks!
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Gretsch blue/purple moir swirl kit
Posted on 13 years ago
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Do you mean a satin flame finish like in this picture? Is it a round badge set? Any idea of the sizes?
Currently playing for loud rock and roll gigs:
1982 Ludwig Classic in white Cortex, 24-13-14-18 + Coliseum snare
For quieter gigs:
Early '70s Whitehall Tiger Eye Pearl 20-12-14-14
Neglected but thinking about:
Early '70s Sonor Champions in Rosewood, 22-12-13-16
1982 Ludwig Classic in white Cortex, 24-13-14-18 + Coliseum snare
For quieter gigs:
Early '70s Whitehall Tiger Eye Pearl 20-12-14-14
Neglected but thinking about:
Early '70s Sonor Champions in Rosewood, 22-12-13-16
Posted on 13 years ago
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Yes thats the pattern, satin flame. Dont know sizes but its stop sign badges and its a blue / purple colour.
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If you get that you have to show us pics.
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Gretsch wood finish 1959 5x14/13/16/22
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Ludwig Black Diamond Pearl 1966 5x14 S.S./13/16/22
Gretsch wood finish 1959 5x14/13/16/22
Slingerland Radio King Capri Pearl 5x14 Radio King
Gretsch Silver Sparkle Catalina Club Bop 2008 18/14/12/10/5x14
Gretsch Silver Sparkle/Black Stripe Catalina Club Mod kit 22/10/12/16
Posted on 13 years ago
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Is this the color? [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x246/dolfan54/index-2.jpg[/IMG]
1957 George Way BDP 26" concert bass drum
1959 George Way BDP 22/12/16 w/ 5.5x14
1959 George Way Green Sparkle 22/12/16 w/5.5x14
1961 George Way Blue Sparkle 20/12/15
1961 George Way Jelly Bean 20/12/14 w/4.5x14
1960’s Camco Oaklawn Champagne 20/12/14/16w/5x14
1971-73 Camco Chanute Walnut 24/14/18 w/5x14 COB
1959 George Way BDP 22/12/16 w/ 5.5x14
1959 George Way Green Sparkle 22/12/16 w/5.5x14
1961 George Way Blue Sparkle 20/12/15
1961 George Way Jelly Bean 20/12/14 w/4.5x14
1960’s Camco Oaklawn Champagne 20/12/14/16w/5x14
1971-73 Camco Chanute Walnut 24/14/18 w/5x14 COB
Posted on 13 years ago
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Isn't that Peacock Satin Flame?
Gretsch Nitron Glass New Classic 2010 8/10/12/14/16/22
Yamaha Cherry Wood Recording Custom 1987/2005 8/10/12/13/14/16/22
Ludwig Black Diamond Pearl 1966 5x14 S.S./13/16/22
Gretsch wood finish 1959 5x14/13/16/22
Slingerland Radio King Capri Pearl 5x14 Radio King
Gretsch Silver Sparkle Catalina Club Bop 2008 18/14/12/10/5x14
Gretsch Silver Sparkle/Black Stripe Catalina Club Mod kit 22/10/12/16
Yamaha Cherry Wood Recording Custom 1987/2005 8/10/12/13/14/16/22
Ludwig Black Diamond Pearl 1966 5x14 S.S./13/16/22
Gretsch wood finish 1959 5x14/13/16/22
Slingerland Radio King Capri Pearl 5x14 Radio King
Gretsch Silver Sparkle Catalina Club Bop 2008 18/14/12/10/5x14
Gretsch Silver Sparkle/Black Stripe Catalina Club Mod kit 22/10/12/16
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Yes thats the colour. Peacock satin flame. So the kit is two rack toms, a floor tom, bass drum and snare. The wrap is scratched on one tom and the floor tom seam is lifting. I dont have sizes as the seller has sent the pics without info and im waiting to hear back from them. Can anyone tell me if its a rare kit, and what value you think it might have?
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I'm by no means a Gretsch expert, but I believe that wrap is actually fairly desireable. The down side is that these satin flame wraps are not very durable and prone to scratches and abrasions. Another factor to consider is the included snare drum. Is it COB or does the finish match the rest of the drums? I believe the stop sign badges date these to the 1970s. Are there any accessories included - stands, cymbals, etc.?
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its a matching snare. i cant resize the pic ive been sent, but the stands arent gretsch, look like premier flush base.
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If we've determined that it's stop sign badges and a matching snare, then the last big variable (other than condition) is sizes. Smaller kicks and floor toms command higher prices for Gretsch in particular, so hope for a 20-12-14 set-up (an 18" kick is probably too much to ask).
A 20-12-16 stop sign set in aqua satin flame just closed on eBay and didn't sell for $1100 with $125 shipping. I saw a 22-12-13-16 stop sign satin flame set close for $800 plus shipping a few months ago. The matching snare's the biggest thing going for your kit. I'd be nervous offering a top-end price, but I'd think you could get at least a grand for it. And of course, that goes up or down depending on size and condition, missing parts, mods, and all the other things we care about.
Currently playing for loud rock and roll gigs:
1982 Ludwig Classic in white Cortex, 24-13-14-18 + Coliseum snare
For quieter gigs:
Early '70s Whitehall Tiger Eye Pearl 20-12-14-14
Neglected but thinking about:
Early '70s Sonor Champions in Rosewood, 22-12-13-16
1982 Ludwig Classic in white Cortex, 24-13-14-18 + Coliseum snare
For quieter gigs:
Early '70s Whitehall Tiger Eye Pearl 20-12-14-14
Neglected but thinking about:
Early '70s Sonor Champions in Rosewood, 22-12-13-16
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