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This past week-end I picked up an assortment of "drum stuff", including a pair of 14" die-cast snare hoops. I've got a few questions I'm hoping some of you experts can help me with:

1. Is there a definitive way to identify the manufacturer of this particular pair of hoops? I can't seem to find any markings anywhere on them.

2. Is there some way of estimating the approximate date of manufacture?

3. What is the best product or method for cleaning and/or polishing these hoops?

Thanks in advance for your time and your help.

Posted on 11 years ago
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Gary, they are Gretsch rims.

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Posted on 11 years ago
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From vintagemore2000

Gary, they are Gretsch rims.

Thanks, Mark! Just wondering how you can tell that?

Posted on 11 years ago
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They look like some I have had on a few broadkaster snare drums.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 11 years ago
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From vintagemore2000

They look like some I have had on a few broadkaster snare drums.

Thanksj. What did you use to clean yours?

Posted on 11 years ago
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Yes,..1940's- 1950's Gretsch

Good ol Simichrome will work wonders.....

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 11 years ago
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From blairndrums

Yes,..1940's- 1950's GretschGood ol Simichrome will work wonders.....

Thanks, Blair.

Posted on 11 years ago
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If they are just tarnished vinegar works really well.


1971 Ludwig Rock Duo set in Blue Oyster Pearl
early Mapex dual bass drum Saturn kit
1964 Leedy Ray  Mosca kit in Blue Sparkle
1959 Slingerland Super Gene Krupa snare in WMP
1968 Slingerland Hollywood Ace Snare Drum
1969 and 1977 Ludwig 400 Supraphonic snares
1965 Acrolite snare
Ludwig Coliseum snare
'68 Rogers Dynasonic snare
Pearl free floating piccolo snare
13" Mapex piccolo snare
6.5" deep Mapex steel snare
Mapex 6.5" Brass snare
I know there's more snares than that.
UFIP cymbals / Avedis Zildjians
Ghost pedals or Tama King Beats
you kids get off my lawn

 

Posted on 11 years ago
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