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I have owned Gretsch from various years since 1967. IMO, the RB still sound the best perhaps because of the bearing edges which changed around 1970. S...
14 years agoGretsch COB RB snare question
I have a 4160 I bought new in 1967 and it has the lightning throwoff. This drum still compares favorably to pretty much anything. I also have a nice s...
14 years agoGretsch Dilemma opinions welcome
It's not in collector condition, so rewrap would have little effect on the value. The legs are likely from the 1970s, probably another brand. Looks li...
14 years ago16" V.s. 18" Floor Toms
I have a 16X18 and 18X18 Gretsch from the 80s. There is a big difference between them and a 16. Right now, I'm using the 18X18 with both a 14X14 and 1...
14 years agoGretsch Replacement Lugs?
New ones are sold in pairs. Explorersdrums.com has them. Bigs ones are $20. a pair. Little ones 17.50. Externally they look just like the old ones but...
14 years agoWhat makes Gretsch Round Badges So Desirable?
I bought my first RB kit in 1967 brand new at the ripe age of 16 after beating my first kit (Japanese) to crap. I first wanted Ludwig because of Ringo...
14 years agoIs there a market for restored vintage drums?
From Drummer808...
14 years agoAlternatives to Ludwig Supraphonics?
I have a supraphonic and a Gretsch 4160 COB from the late 60s. They sound very similar. Both are sensitive and very crisp. However, the die cast hoops...
14 years agoVintage Gretsch Lug Help
I'm not sure about the 50s but I can tell you first hand that brand new ones will fit 60s vintage and look identical on the outside. Dave
15 years agoHow's your Supraphonic?
Some years ago, I stumbled on a Supraphonic in a neighborhood garage sale for $15. It was dirty looking but I suspect played very little. It cleaned u...
15 years agoBest drum restorer?
I have a RB Gretsch kit about ready for rewrap, some bearing edge touchup and perhaps new silver sealer on a few. I know of Precision Drum. Are there...
15 years agoQuestions for Gretsch buffs
I have a RB kit I bought new in 1967. Lately I've been buying parts and additional drums to add to it. I now have drums from the 70s and 80s. I have n...
15 years agoDrum Manufacturer Hierarchy Back in The Day?
I was alive and buying drums in the 60s. What I remember is there were two groups 1. Japanese and 2. US. Gretsch cost the most but not by much, but I...
15 years ago60's American Drum Poll
I've been lurking a while and this poll motivated me to join up. As an aging, card carrying boomer, I have a short story. In 1967 at the ripe age of...
15 years ago