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Round Badge, clean or no clean?
Hey guys, thanks for the replies! This seems to be a highly debateable topic. I've attached pictures of the cleaned 13" badge and the still very age...
14 years agoRound Badge, clean or no clean?
Hey folks. I just started a full cleaning of a WMP Gretsch round badge kit I purchased. I am polishing the hardware and wrap, and de-rusting interna...
14 years ago70's Ludwig Butcher Block kit I have, can I get an opinion?
I think they look amazing. I want a butcher block set. -Tom
14 years agoB/O Badged Ludwig Butcher Block kit with no serial numbers?
Wow, I had never heard of these drums until today and all I'm hearing is how ugly they are but I think they are AWESOME looking. I want one. -Tom
14 years agoHelp/Advice for WMP Gretsch Round Badge
There are two close up shots on the first page of this thread, that's all I have of it right now. It did not come with this set, I plan on picking it...
14 years agoHelp/Advice for WMP Gretsch Round Badge
Thanks for the advice on heads. I think the only calf head on any of the drums is the resonant on the 18". I'll probably keep it on the reso. I took...
14 years agoHelp/Advice for WMP Gretsch Round Badge
I was planning on taking all of the hardware off and cleaning/polishing the chrome on all of the drums, so should I not take the resonant side rim off...
14 years agoHelp/Advice for WMP Gretsch Round Badge
Is there any value/purpose to leaving the calf head on (its on resonant side) or at least hanging on to it (is it worth anything to anyone out there)?...
14 years agoHelp/Advice for WMP Gretsch Round Badge
The 22" bass regretfully does not have its badge (I didn't really notice that in the buying melee). I also noticed it doesn't have spurs or holes for...
14 years agoHelp/Advice for WMP Gretsch Round Badge
The others do not have re-rings. The 13" and 16" both have the original orange and white labels on the inside. Happy to report that all drums are me...
14 years agoHelp/Advice for WMP Gretsch Round Badge
Thanks guys! I'm pretty pumped. I took one of the heads off the 18" and it DOES have reinforcement rings. The inside mufflers and such aren't even...
14 years agoHelp/Advice for WMP Gretsch Round Badge
So, guys... I made a purchase! I got out of there with 22/18/16/13 for $800 even including tax. Here they are with my regular kit wondering who th...
14 years agoHelp/Advice for WMP Gretsch Round Badge
So many options. I will be stopping back in the next couple weeks to negotiate and possibly purchase. Thanks for the advice, and I'll keep everyone...
14 years agoHelp/Advice for WMP Gretsch Round Badge
Thanks for the welcome! I was aware of the snare issue. If you look closely to the left of the throw off there are two additional holes. I believe t...
15 years agoHelp/Advice for WMP Gretsch Round Badge
Hello, I've checked out the forum a bunch over the last few months, its great to finally be posting! I have a bit of a tale, I'll try to keep it shor...
15 years ago