Is there a head that will fit on a 20" Gretsch 60s Roundbadge bass drum? Apparently, the 20" Remo Emporer does not fit...just tried that. Geez...we all have to start somewhere. Gretsch is a new world for me. Never had any trouble with my vintage Ludwigs...
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Heads for vintage Gretsch 60s roundbadge bass drums
Posted on 12 years ago
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I just added a 20" Evans coated reso head and an Evans E-Mad batter to my late 50's Gretsch bass drum, (20" drum,) went on easy. Check your drum for roundness and try Evans heads. I use Evans almost exclusively. Great drum heads.
John
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I'm guessing your bass drum is wrapped right?
Some of the Gretsch shells were made closer to the stated diameter (14x20 was close to 14x20 instead of 13+x20...then adding the wrap made for a very tight fit for modern heads. Aquarian makes a Modern Vintage Series that fit larger. I have the same trouble with my Gretsch 14 floor tom and the Aquarian heads fit beautifully.
Posted on 12 years ago
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I'm guessing your bass drum is wrapped right?Some of the Gretsch shells were made closer to the stated diameter (14x20 was close to 14x20 instead of 13+x20...then adding the wrap made for a very tight fit for modern heads. Aquarian makes a Modern Vintage Series that fit larger. I have the same trouble with my Gretsch 14 floor tom and the Aquarian heads fit beautifully.
Yes, it's a sparkle wrap. I was just looking at the Aquarian products and that looks to be the solution...although I think it's actually the American Vintage series from them, which has a slightly large hoop diameter...I just ordered one!
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Yes - Amercian Vintage......man getting old sucks haha.....but it beats the alternative.......death.......
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