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thanks for that...
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HOLY GRAIL Gretsch kit found!
"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 11 years ago
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That's a great looking and complete kit, but what makes this the holy grail? I always thought a Gretsch 18/12/14 was considered the holy grail.
Is it because it's a 3-ply 20/12/14? Because of the matching 4x14 snare? Is it the wrap color? Or a combination of everything?
I'm not knocking it, I'm just trying to understand the asking price of $5,000. :eek:
-Tim
Posted on 11 years ago
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Combination of everything.....
3 ply 14 by 14's are SOOOO hard to find...
Have had 2 in the last quarter century....and 1...... You could not get ANY heads on...no way,Jose.....
Have only seen 1 drum in person in the CM finish....and that was a Tom at a drum show in Annapolis,Maryland over 20 years ago....
The 3 ply 4 by 14 makes it super rare too....
I have had 4-18 RB Gretsch kits in my life......never a full 3 ply 20,12,14...in a super rare finish...no less....
I still say this a Grail kit.....YMMV.....
BTW...As stated...I have to pay $4,500 for it.....11% profit isn't crazy I don't think...eBay takes,on average,13%.........I have already put quite a bit of time into trying to flip this too.....lots of emails!
Have to pay for a bank wire transfer also....
"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 11 years ago
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Thanks for the explanation. I would also agree with the Holy Grail title. Way out of my league, but good luck on the sale.
-Tim
Posted on 11 years ago
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Can't tell from the pics (too small) and never seen these in person. What kind of wrap is in the BD rims on these - silver sparkle? WMP? I assume these are original and they used the wrap because it was too hard to paint the stripe in the hoops.
Posted on 11 years ago
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"Holy Grail"? I think not! No 18" BD...
Cool Dude
Never play it the same way once.
Posted on 11 years ago
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Wow. If I was rich, I wouldn't think twice. That's a dream kit.
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Posted on 11 years ago
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"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 11 years ago
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obviously not a gretsch guy, or familiar with the rarity of 3 ply in those sizes, or the finish...
Posted on 11 years ago
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[Attachment: 59383]Well, I was all set to pull the five grand out of my wallet (my walkin' around money) until I saw the tom was missing the bottom rim. Deal breaker for me.But seriously, this is a beautiful and impressive set which I'm sure will find a good home. Makes me agonize over what my 1946 WMP round badge set (13-16-20 w/matching snare), which I sold for $100 in 1974, would go for now.
Probably a good amount. Sounds like an early bop set. I'm not sure I've seen a 20in mid 40s drum.
Also, is that copper mist a lacquer over wrap, wrap over lacquer, or just a lacquer? It looks in very nice condition. I think they did that kinda stuff, right? I'm surprised this set hasn't sold yet. Is there another 20 12 14 50s set out there? I don't think I've seen one on the market in 10 or so years.
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Posted on 11 years ago
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