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Leedy Alliance
I like those drums! I can almost hear them.....sweeeeet !
13 years ago1950's gretsch floor tom on ebay
I'm surprised at the high price. The buyer must have wanted exactly that drum. I've never seen those legs on the 50's or even 60's floor toms. Even i...
13 years agoLive n' learn via eBay - first time taken on the Bay
Thanks everybody. Track - the drum is definately 6ly (or so) NOT three I can tell that much. I will get some photos up later. The edges are not bad...
13 years agoLive n' learn via eBay - first time taken on the Bay
It might be some of my own fault but here but what do you folks think? I was searching eBay for a 3ply snare shell and this seller came up. Yes, it...
13 years ago1954 Gretsch Broadkasters
NICE! I like very much......they're beauties!
13 years agoOrphan 50's early 60's Gretsch legs?
UPDATE: I'm not looking for these anymore - thanks
13 years agoAnybody here ever removed gold leafing from a drum finish?
We can't use lacquer in B.C. - it's banned....in California too I hear. I'm using (the painter is using) a high-end automotive paint. It's not a shin...
13 years agoAnybody here ever removed gold leafing from a drum finish?
I'm building a kit around the original 9x13 Cadillac Green tom I bought on eBay just before Christmas. It will be all 3ply 22/13/16 and I have a 3ply...
13 years agoGretsch Mufflers with one felt head
Anyone have a couple of these for sale? I have one with the small tuning knob but I need two with this large knob. The knobs are not interchangable...
13 years agoGretsch Mutes
I need two 50's era Gretsch mutes like this one
13 years agoAnybody here ever removed gold leafing from a drum finish?
Jaghog Thanks. I took it off with a razor blade. Some paint came off with it and I soaked the shavings it in Acetone in a little jar. Then I put th...
13 years agoAnybody here ever removed gold leafing from a drum finish?
Ya I agree - they are cool pieces of art on this black bass drum. But, three ply Gretsch bass drums are very hard to come by and if you do see them t...
13 years agoAnybody here ever removed gold leafing from a drum finish?
From tubelugs...
13 years agoAnybody here ever removed gold leafing from a drum finish?
I want to remove these gold leafing logos. I'd like to collect the gold and I'm looking for the best way to do that.
13 years agoWhat is the best way to remove BONDO from a drum shell?
Thanks. What you're saying is to carefully sand the shell. I'm into that for sure. I did fix a crack in one of my Valje congas using wood glue mixed...
13 years ago