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Gretsch Question Last viewed: 5 hours ago

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Hi All,

I'm new to this site, but have been into vintage drums, on and off, for around 20 years. I recently picked up what I think is a mid sixties Gretsch Name Band kit. It's configuration is 22 x 14, 16 x 16, 13 x 9 and a matching 14 x 5 1/2 snare. The finish is blue sparkle. The two toms and the snare have silver interiors with paper tags and 5-digit serial numbers within three thousand of each other. The bass drum also has a silver interior but no tag. All drums are 6 ply. The blue sparkle finish is in very good condition (not enough to suspect a re-wrap) ans all drums match. Is this a franken-kit or could this have been sold this way originally? Thanks in advance for any responses.

Michael

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Posted on 14 years ago
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Michael, First off Welcome to the VDF, and This is a normal thing some with tags and some not., post pics of the kit please!

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 14 years ago
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Not sure about the tags thing; I remember reading something about earlier (late 50's early 60's) kits that may or may not have had tags, even though they could've been part of the same kit - thanks Gretsch. That said, that is a wonderful-looking rig. Enjoy!!

Vintage Drum Fan (Not a Guru)
Posted on 14 years ago
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Thanks guys! I'm going to choose to believe that this is a true set of drums because it sure looks like oneD' Drummer

Posted on 14 years ago
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