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Gretsch Round Badge Without Silver Paint Last viewed: 24 minutes ago

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I have a gretsch round badge snare that seems to be a bit strange. It is BDP with a microsensitive strainer all the parts seem original (not the handle on the strainer - thanks JP2) but there is no silver paint on the inside it is just a clear coat. Is this usual or do I have something special?

Posted on 15 years ago
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Nol this is fairly common, this is a late 50's early 60's shell!!

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 15 years ago
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From vintagemore2000

Nol this is fairly common, this is a late 50's early 60's shell!!

cool I was kinda hoping it was special though, is there a sonic difference?

Posted on 15 years ago
#3
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I couldn't hear a big difference, than the clear and the painted shell. now the older shells yes I could, not the late 50's 60's shells!

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 15 years ago
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From vintagemore2000

I couldn't hear a big difference, than the clear and the painted shell. now the older shells yes I could, not the late 50's 60's shells!

I do love the sound of this drum it's one of my favorites in my collection

Vintage Snares:

BDP gretsch microsensitive round badge 14x5.5

70's script logo COB Dynasonic 14x5.5

WMP round badge 4105 14x5.5

Camco Oaklawn aristocrat blue sparkle 14x5

Modern

Black Beauty 14x6.5

Gretsch maple 14x8

Noble & Cooley Maple SS 14x3.5

Gretsch 125th anniversary Curly Maple 14x6

Posted on 15 years ago
#5
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There are 60s RB Gretsch shells out there without the silver paint although they're not the norm. 50s non-painted 3 ply shells are the norm. The 6 ply shells without the paint are just as good as the ones with the paint. I don't know if there is any value difference whatsoever.

Posted on 15 years ago
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