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The Cadi Green kit is coming along....slow - but I've changed direction
I was going to have the hardware on these drums gold plated to match (more or less) the original 9x13 tom. I've changed my mind - for now anyway - an...
13 years agoGretsch 0-2 Floor tom lug castings
I looking for the shallower Gretsch 50's/60's floor tom lugs with 0-2- first photo. The 9120-2 are slightly deeper and too deep for my drum. I was p...
13 years agoGretsch Round badge
The badges are probably worth $300 alone...and at least that in shells let alone the hardware. It's a very good deal for $300 even if you have to pay...
13 years ago18 old stamp crash ride - LIGHT
I have an 18.5 K "Old" stamp - 6 rivets - that came with my late 50's Gretsch kit when I bought it in 2009 (the cymbal may be older - I don't know). I...
13 years agoCustom Drum??
I was thinking of bidding on it as a 'novelty'.....but I don't want to spend more than $100..............it's already at $103 and I think it's being b...
13 years agoCustom Drum??
I was looking at the 'custom' part of it haha. Quite a job on the reso hoop and those really cool screws in the "custom" nameplate..... This might b...
13 years agoCustom Drum??
WTF ? Really............ http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Gretsch-Snare-Model-4157-Drum-light-tan-wood-veneer-Finish-14-D-x-4-5-H-/180873874195?pt=Vi...
13 years agoPainting Prep tips Please
It will be nice to see how your drums turn out. My wife's nephew has a PD kit in Lime Green with black hardware. It looks good. My drums will not be...
13 years agoPainting Prep tips Please
You had a post on that a few days ago didn't you? That should be sweet! Yes - the Paint supplier had my original drum in the shop when he mixed the p...
13 years agoPainting Prep tips Please
I just talked to the painter today and he is doing the primer. All I'm doing now is masking the shells and sanding. He also told me he will go over...
13 years agoPainting Prep tips Please
Thanks for the tip. I just met the painter for the first time late today. He was recommended to me by the Automotive supplier that mixed my Cadi Gree...
13 years agoPainting Prep tips Please
Good day I am preparing some 50's Gretsch drum shells to be painted by a local Custom painter. I will be doing all or most of the prep. work on the...
13 years agoGretsch 50's washers - the really thin ones
I c you're quite busy Mikey. Whenever you have time to look for these please let me know. I'm only writing this to jog your memory.........and in ca...
13 years agoMost Expensive Drums Ever
What would a 'reasonable' offer be for these Ludwigs? They are nice. I'm not up-to-date on the high-end market price for drums like these.
13 years agoVERY CLEVER! - Pair Of Old Ludwig Drum Mallets With Brushes In The Handle
I bought a pair of those - pretty much just like yours - new in the late 60's if I remember correctly. I have three new "Brushfire" brushes - red/ora...
13 years ago