Stunning! Love the wrap, whats it called? And, isnt it great to get a killer vintage kit that only needs cleaning, which you did a nice job of. Love it, thanks for showing!
Jeff C
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Thank you!
Jeff C
"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 12 years ago
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Amazing! One question: Why not put the spurs on the front of the bass drum? Am I missing something? Are they supposed to be on the batter side? Either way. Simply stunning kit. Wow!
-Adam
Posted on 12 years ago
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Amazing! One question: Why not put the spurs on the front of the bass drum? Am I missing something? Are they supposed to be on the batter side? Adam
That's the beauty of hoop mounted spurs, you can put them where you like! Check out pics from the period when these were popular and you'll see that they were used in either location.
Never play it the same way once.
Posted on 12 years ago
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1954 Gretsch Name Band Outfit White Marine Pearl
1964 Ludwig Downbeat Kit Champagne Sparkle
1964 Ludwig Jazz Combo Kit Gold Sparkle
1964 Gretsch Jazz Progressive Jazz Progressive Kit
1965 Ludwig Club Date Kit BDP
1971 Slingerland 13,16,22 in Black Sparkle
1979 Rogers XP-8 Super Londoner Tobacco Sunburst
1982 Rogers XP-8 Black Londoner
Numerous Snare Drums
1964 Ludwig Downbeat Kit Champagne Sparkle
1964 Ludwig Jazz Combo Kit Gold Sparkle
1964 Gretsch Jazz Progressive Jazz Progressive Kit
1965 Ludwig Club Date Kit BDP
1971 Slingerland 13,16,22 in Black Sparkle
1979 Rogers XP-8 Super Londoner Tobacco Sunburst
1982 Rogers XP-8 Black Londoner
Numerous Snare Drums
Posted on 12 years ago
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Be gentle with themExcited....Just kidding, hit em hard and enjoy. They can take it.
Hit like you mean it!!
Posted on 12 years ago
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One of a kind awesome! I'm really stunned how gorgeous those are. Congratulations on an amazing and classic kit.
gwm
60's Gretsch Round Badge 22/13/16
'71 Ludwig B/O Badge 20/12/13/14/16
'72 Ludwig B/O Badge Jazzette 18/12/14
'65 Rogers Holiday 20/12/16
'71 Ludwig B/O Badge 20/12/13/14/16
'72 Ludwig B/O Badge Jazzette 18/12/14
'65 Rogers Holiday 20/12/16
Posted on 12 years ago
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What a rare gem. You did a good job on them as well. Stunning kit.
Congratulations.
Stephen
Vintage Drum Student
Posted on 12 years ago
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Wow what a beautiful kit, cherrish it.
Posted on 12 years ago
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Stunning... Nicest 40's kit I've ever seen, I love how the wrap has mellowed. How are the Rocket lugs? Still cooperative?
Muchas gracias - El Stinko
Posted on 12 years ago
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Beautiful!
As for the bass drum head, I know Gretsch made something similar for their Broadkaster reissues a few years ago. Maybe they've got one lying around the warehouse? Could be worth a phone call to the factory.
Kits:
1950s Gretsch Name Band in Midnight Blue Pearl (13/16/22/14sn)
1965/66 Ludwig Club Dates rewrapped in Black Diamond Pearl (12/15/20)
1950s Gretsch Name Band in Midnight Blue Pearl (13/16/22/14sn)
1965/66 Ludwig Club Dates rewrapped in Black Diamond Pearl (12/15/20)
Posted on 12 years ago
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