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HOLY GRAIL Gretsch kit found! Last viewed: 2 hours ago

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20,12,14 AND 4 by 14......

ALL DRUMS ARE 3 ply!

Circa 1955...

Guy who has them bought them from the original owner!

Rare. Copper Mist finish...

Old stamp thin 18" Turkish K

14 and 20 A.Zil cymbals...same time period...

Misc stands..

No extra holes...

The kicker?

I have to give 5k for them..he throws me 10%......

Since they are so expensive..don't want to go thru the time/energy to do pics.....as most people can not afford them...but..I DO have the pics...if someone on here has the means to buy them....

Let me know...

Thanks!

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 11 years ago
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This is a nice find. I'm picturing it in my mind...mmmm.

Posted on 11 years ago
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Roundbadgedude is going to cry real tears when he sees this ad!

'Grail' kit indeed! Wish I had the cake. I'd buy it in a New York minute. Think about it, how often do they come up for sale at all! The floor tom alone would bring in -well over- a grand, easy.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 11 years ago
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The cymbals should bring close to $1,500...

4 by 14 3 ply Copper Mist?....what is that worth alone?

To the right person...I'm sure they would jump on them....

I have already emailed 9 top players in US/UK......no replies...so I guess the price is too much...

I have to make something on it though!

Mister T

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 11 years ago
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Blair - be patient bro... keep hustling but wait it out, they -will- sell and at that price too! Between the Copper Mist snare and that 1955 14" floor you're looking at $3000+ in value alone.

Patience wins the day! As sure as the sun will rise tomorrow... that kit will sell!

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 11 years ago
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Thanks John,

talking to some people with big $$$$$ though!

Think they would be all over them...5K is chump change to them.....

I know I would if I could swing it!

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 11 years ago
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Wow, what an offer. $5000 is a lot of cash in an absolute sense, but it's actually a pretty good value for this kit. If I didn't require my next kit to be a players kit that I'd be okay gigging, I'd be all over this like hammering on an old K!

It's a down market indeed if this lasts longer than a week...

12/14/20 Mahogany INDe Bop Cocktail Hybrid

Late 50s Black Nitron 3 Ply Gretsch 13/16/20 w/ Max Roach Snare
Posted on 11 years ago
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Took me almost 1 week just to get a price out of him...he kept doing the "make offer" thing...

Then,2 hours after he gave me a price (Sat)..he acted like.."What? You haven't sold them by now?.....are you sure you know all these pro players" ?

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 11 years ago
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I certainly don't have the means but by all means post a pic or two for those dreamers among us, pleeeease.

1958 Gretsch Kit
1966 Kent Kit
1969 Ludwig Standard Kit
1970 Rogers Power Tone Kit
1970's Ludwig Vistalite Kit
1994 Yamaha Maple Custom
2010 Yamaha Maple Custom
28 assorted snares (including some real crap)
and 1 really nice K Zildjian Istanbul
Posted on 11 years ago
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Blair, you'll move them, they are what they are, Rare,Rare, Rare !!!

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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