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Gretsch 1976 wraps Last viewed: 1 hour ago

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I'm looking to build a new Gretsch kit for the Bellamy brothers 40th anniversary tour. Can anyone help me with the available factory finishes at that time? And sizes.

Posted on 11 years ago
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Maybe this will help. ? http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/gretsch_finishes.html

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Thanks for the link but I'm having difficulty finding Gretsch finishes for 1976 specifically. Did they do a catalog that year? Or are the finishes a carry over from some previous year?

Posted on 11 years ago
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From grodeestok

Thanks for the link but I'm having difficulty finding Gretsch finishes for 1976 specifically. Did they do a catalog that year? Or are the finishes a carry over from some previous year?

Have you tried contacting Gretsch artist relations directly? They could probably help with this.

Posted on 11 years ago
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Here is a link to the 1977 catalog on the Gretsch site:

http://www.gretschdrums.com/ebooks/DC_77/index.html#/10/

I know it's not 1976, but you could see which colors overlap between the 1971 and 1977 catalogs.

What a cool project. Good luck and post any pictures.

-Tim

Posted on 11 years ago
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Yes, please keep us updated. I love their tune "Let Your Love Flow". A great song that epitomizes mid-1970s pop rock. I think they went a bit more country later but what a great project for you. Good luck.

The greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you. - Joyce Meyer
Posted on 11 years ago
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It looks like the following colors were used in both 1971 and 1977:

[INDENT][LIST]

[*]Silver Sparkle

[*]Blue Sparkle

[*]Gold Sparkle

[*]Jet Black Nitron

[*]Black Pearl

[*]White Pearl

[/LIST][/INDENT]

Plus the various natural woods too.

-Tim

Posted on 11 years ago
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Just reviving this in the hopes that the OP may share a photo or two of the finished kit. Looks like the Brothers are currently on tour. A bunch load of dates. Curious to see what became of this project :)

The greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you. - Joyce Meyer
Posted on 10 years ago
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Hey, not for nuthin... grodeestok...but is that you playing w/ Travis Tritt and Marty Stewart? On David Letterman?

Posted on 10 years ago
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I know I'm late to the party but just picked up a 1976 12 pc double 24", double headed tom kit in like-new condition...black pearl. One owner...never gigged. All original hardware...

Posted on 8 years ago
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