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can anybody tell if these are Gretsch?

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Hi,

I found these marching drums on a Dutch second hand site. Pictures are bad, but I thought: hey maybe that's Gretsch. Can anybody tell?

Thanx in advance.

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Posted on 10 years ago
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Not Gretsch .

1963 Gretsch Progressive Jazz Champagne Sparkle
1967 Ludwig Super Classic Oyster Blue Pearl
Yamaha Birch Custom Absolute Burgundy Spkl. bop
etc...
Posted on 10 years ago
#2
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They probably are Star- which is sort of cool on it's own!

Posted on 10 years ago
#3
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Gretsch would have different style tone control/s I believe.

Believe it or else!
Posted on 10 years ago
#4
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They look good quality whatever they are. Good find!

Posted on 10 years ago
#5
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From MickM

Gretsch would have different style tone control/s I believe.

Different hoops , strainers , and there would be badges above the strainers mounted near the top of each drum . Lugs slightly different . Must be old Japanese Gretsch copycat drums .

1963 Gretsch Progressive Jazz Champagne Sparkle
1967 Ludwig Super Classic Oyster Blue Pearl
Yamaha Birch Custom Absolute Burgundy Spkl. bop
etc...
Posted on 10 years ago
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Thank you all.

I can get the whole lot for about 60 bucks. I consider checking them out.

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Posted on 10 years ago
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The top left on the first pic is definitely Star (round 1967 badge)

[IMG]http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/japanese_drums/images/Star/1966A-11.jpg[/IMG]

Good quality drums!

The bass drum looks like a KINGS (Germany), not too fond on that brand.

However, that many round objects for a 2 digit price is a bargain :-)

Posted on 10 years ago
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From wouter

The top left on the first pic is definitely Star (round 1967 badge) [IMG]http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/japanese_drums/images/Star/1966A-11.jpg[/IMG]Good quality drums!The bass drum looks like a KINGS (Germany), not too fond on that brand.However, that many round objects for a 2 digit price is a bargain :-)

Man if that #938 tone control is not a copy of Ludwig I just don't know what is!!

Manny

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L.A. Camco 12 14 18 Moss Green
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 18 w/snare Champagne
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 20 w/snare Burgundy

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Posted on 10 years ago
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I hope it worked better than the Ludwig's which are damn useless .

1963 Gretsch Progressive Jazz Champagne Sparkle
1967 Ludwig Super Classic Oyster Blue Pearl
Yamaha Birch Custom Absolute Burgundy Spkl. bop
etc...
Posted on 10 years ago
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