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I picked these up on eBay a week or so ago. They're in the mail - I'm looking forward to seeing exactly what I have here.

Don't know if they're 3 or 6 ply - I'm thinking 3. They haven't been played in decades from what I've been told.

Red Sparkle Gretsch

Here's the seller's info in the auction:

Red sparkle drum set from the 50's. In family for years. Original skins. Complete with cow bell, block, pedals, trap case and SOME original soft cases. In good shape for age.

SIGNED 15" Zildjian cymbal

SNARE - 14"X 6"

TOM-TOM - 13" X 9"

FLOOR TOM - 16" X 17" w/o legs

BASS - 20" X 16"

HIGH-HAT - 14"

I don't need another drum kit but I've always wanted one in Red Sparkle. I'm hoping the finish is in good shape.

Gary

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Posted on 10 years ago
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I would be excited if those were headed my way! With the Gladstone Leg Brackets on the floor tom I am thinking 3 ply as well. I am also guessing with those canvas bags and all the accessories present that those puppies are going to be super clean! Hope they are the diamond in the rough your hoping for. My favorite sounding kit is my Gretsch WMP 3 ply in the same sizes!

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
Posted on 10 years ago
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Wow fantastic!

Those are my favorite finds, but I'm always worried what small parts gets left behind. So much more fun to dig through that stuff yourself.

I like Drums...
1963 Ludwig Downbeat Champagne Sparkle
1964 Leedy (Slingerland) Blue n Silver Duco
1964 Ludwig Club Date Sparkling Silver Pearl
1966 Ludwig Super Classic Sparkling Silver Pearl
1968 Gretsch round badge modern jazz orange stain
1972 Slingerland 85N Pop outfit Light Blue Pearl
1976 Ludwig Vistalite clear
1981 Gretsch SSB Gran Prix Rosewood
1987 Yamaha Turbo Tour Custom Mellow Yellow
1991 Pearl Export Ferrari Red
Posted on 10 years ago
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You may have some gems in cymbals as well. I can see the heavy hand hammering on them in the pic. Also, they mention that the one is a signed Zildjian 15. That would make it a First Stamp Avedis or an Istanbul K most likely. Exciting!

Mike

Posted on 10 years ago
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The seller shipped 4 packages out today and the bass drum goes tomorrow. I'm hoping the packing job was good and they arrive undamaged -it was the seller's first time ever to ship stuff like this. It sounds like the drums were each packed separately and all the other items in another package. The shipping on the eBay site was listed low and I said I will pay whatever it costs to ship these and to take extra time to pack and I don't mind waiting a few extra days and have them arrive undamaged.

Posted on 10 years ago
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The bass and floor tom.

That is the lighting in the photo of the bass drum where it looks like major 'rash'. If you look at the rail mount piece in the second photo it's not there.............whew! When I saw that I was so relieved when I saw the second photo and the rash was not there.

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Posted on 10 years ago
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Gary keep us posted this is super cool !

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 10 years ago
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Great score. Congrats!!

Creighton

Nothing special here but I like them.
Posted on 10 years ago
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Wow...looks like a great score, Gary! My '53 Leedy & Ludwig was a find like this...and it was worth every penny and then a whole lot more! I love original kits like this. Congrats!

- EMD
Posted on 10 years ago
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Too cool Kona. Looks like you may have hit a bop jackpot. Curious that you indicated no FT legs even though they are shown in the picture.

Posted on 10 years ago
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