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Hoop specs for Gretsch RB 20"?
If you are buying from Precision they can tell you the specs...FYI
8 years agoLudwig Jazzettes
Late 50's early 60's Gretsch "jazzette" endorser 12x18 BD.
8 years agoOdd Slingerland configuration...???
I have a Slingerland orphan early 60's set: 12x20 BD; 16x14 FT; 8x12 TT. The shallow depth BD is a gem as is the extra deep 14" FT.
8 years agoCymbalholics down?
From Drumaholic...
8 years agoLudwig Playon head
Introduced in the late '50s, they were Ludwig's first plastic (Dupont Mylar) heads.
8 years ago1970's Gretsch Jazzette kit question
The four bolt 4942-1 Rail Consolette along with the 4820 Diamond Plate on the TT of your kit were only used from 1971-1976. That should help provide a...
8 years ago1970's Gretsch Jazzette kit question
I think you'll find that they were used on all sizes as I have seen 20's and 18's with COS hoops. I'm not sure there is definitive info on what years...
8 years ago1970's Gretsch Jazzette kit question
"I would be surprised to learn a USA made Gretsch kit would have chrome bass drum hoops back in the 70's." These hoops can be clearly seen on the Con...
8 years ago1970's Gretsch Jazzette kit question
The answer is YES. Hard to tell from the pics if those are Gretsch or not. What is the width of the hoop and what is the width of the channel for the...
8 years agoGretsch sn dates
Unfortunately not. I found the model/size info on a Larry Bunker tribute sight which lists all his kits; cymbals; sticks; etc. I do know that he joine...
8 years agoGretsch sn dates
The following model numbers are from Larry Bunker's "polished maple" Gretsch set (12/16/20) which he played in '64-'65 with the second Bill Evans tri...
8 years agoMax Roach Plays SONOR
They sound good... [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKAm7cKcnUE"]Max Roach and Randy Weston Duo (II) - Well you needn't - San Sebastian 1999...
8 years agoCAMCOs In Action
Blue Moire... [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPVWzudRjRM"]George Fielder-Drum Solo #2 - YouTube[/ame]
8 years agoAvedis Zildjian machine hammering
"Vintage A's were completely hand hammered until around 1955. That means both sides, and the bells too. Then in 1955 they started using something call...
8 years agoRemo Classic Fit
Gotta say I'm loving the way these have improved the RB FT. It's never had this amount of resonance or tuning range, sounds and plays like a completel...
8 years ago