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old 50s gretsch snare question. Last viewed: 1 day ago

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Evening guys and gals.

Just purchased an old 50s gretsch kit on craigslist. I don't know much about the older gretsch stuff so I was hoping some of the experts could shine some light.

Have a 4x14 WMP snare, heavily yellowed. 3 ply shell.

However the silver interior looks very sloppy on the bttom edge.

Wasn't sure if this was original.

The drum is in round but there is some minor ply seperation on the top and bottom as seen in the photos. Not sure if this is a death sentence for an old drum like this.

Micro sensitive works, but is pretty beat, bottom hoop and wires non original.

Thanks in advance for the help. If it cleans up nice it will be making the trip with me to the chicago drum show with a few other gems Ive been saving.

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Posted on 11 years ago
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The snare is called the Max Roach model I believe. They first came out with tube lugs and I believe they are the rare ones. Yours is still very collectible. If the kit is a 20, 12, 14 with that snare, it was the Progressive Jazz kit

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Posted on 11 years ago
#2
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Very easy repair. I have seen much worse come out ok. Some wood glue, wood filler, clamps and sand paper is all you need.

Sonor SQ2 10 14 18 American Walnut
L.A. Camco 12 14 18 Moss Green
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 18 w/snare Champagne
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 20 w/snare Burgundy

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Posted on 11 years ago
#3
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Awesome snare! The grey sealer paint spillage is typical of these drums. Actually a good indicator the edges are still original if anything. I have a few 50's and 60's Gretsch drums in the stable and they all have the grey paint on the edges. Look like a 3 ply ass well. So more likely than not it is a 50's Gretsch.

1954 Gretsch Name Band Outfit White Marine Pearl
1964 Ludwig Downbeat Kit Champagne Sparkle
1964 Ludwig Jazz Combo Kit Gold Sparkle
1964 Gretsch Jazz Progressive Jazz Progressive Kit
1965 Ludwig Club Date Kit BDP
1971 Slingerland 13,16,22 in Black Sparkle
1979 Rogers XP-8 Super Londoner Tobacco Sunburst
1982 Rogers XP-8 Black Londoner
Numerous Snare Drums
Posted on 11 years ago
#4
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Nice one - even thought it does not have the original resonant hoop - it's still very nice. 50's Gretsch 3ply snare drums are sought after drums....good score.

Posted on 11 years ago
#5
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Hi

I have 1 of the correct bottom hoops you need here I think!

PM me...

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