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1953 Gretsch
From Hey Joe...
14 years ago1953 Gretsch
Steve would not do the paint work...his two suggestions once it was determined that the paint removal was not going to be successful was to strip them...
14 years ago1953 Gretsch
I really like the comment about how classic car collectors are. I've seen total resorations of cars that would blow you away...new paint, new chrome,...
14 years ago1953 Gretsch
See my original thread from Feb 2010...search Gretsch Copper Mist. Bottom line...couldn't stip off the black paint. Here's the first post from last ye...
14 years ago1953 Gretsch
I had my 53 kit re-wrapped by SMD, haven't picked them up yet. Are modern Evans heads going to fit?
14 years agoBroken bolt in an 80's Gretsch lug...
Try this, it's like an easy out: http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=grabit+screw+extractor&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firef...
14 years agoRound Badge, clean or no clean?
Clean'em. No harm done...they will still be as valuable while also looking great!
14 years agoGretsch Round Badge
I'm a little suspicious of the badge itself...looks a lot like a repro that I bought for my project. I'm no expert, but it looks like someone built th...
14 years agoRechroming Gretsch Micro-Sensitive Strainer
You may want to contact JP2 Creations. I know he does restorations on MSS's, but not sure about re-plating. Please post once you find out. Maybe we ca...
14 years agoGretsch floor tom and BD leg rubber tips
Does anyone know where I can get replacement FT and BD leg rubber tips for my 53 kit? Thanks!
14 years agoGretsch Drum Mute - Dial Crimp
All of them on my '53 kit have the crimp and brass barrels, but none of the barrels are stripped? Not sure why not, since I've run the knobs in and ou...
14 years agoGretsh tone contol mufflers
Hi All, Can anyone tell me the best way to quite noisy tone control? I like my heads to sing so I don't let the tone controls touch the head. But alas...
14 years agoGretsch parts
Does anyone have two sets of tone control mounting screws and nuts for my 53 Gretsch kit? Thanks!
14 years agoGretsch Singerland Restoration. Help?
Definitely a mix kit. That bass drum is early 50's...and worth a lot.
14 years agoGretsch Singerland Restoration. Help?
I would follow the advice above...just clean the surface gently. The coloration you see is actually sought after by collectors...it's an indication th...
14 years ago