As in the subject, I'm looking for a cheap MIJ floor tom. 13, 14, 15, 16, even 18 would work. Preference for blue sparkle wrap. Thanks!
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Late 50s Black Nitron 3 Ply Gretsch 13/16/20 w/ Max Roach Snare
Well what do you know. I actually got one in, it was wrapped in fur! The wrap has faded but it's still sound, not ripped or bubbled. Has all the lugs,leg mounts,rims. I have a newer set of legs I'd toss in ( didn't come with any ) Was only looking to get $50 for it.
Not a Guru, just addicted to drums

- Jay
Wrapped in fur! That's hard to picture! Got any images? What size is it?
Late 50s Black Nitron 3 Ply Gretsch 13/16/20 w/ Max Roach Snare
It's a 16x16 and I think I snapped one yes. I still need to fix the tone control ( was bent over and the screws were hardcore rusted ) but aside that it's good to go. It does have all the lugs, removed them to get the fur off and clean the shell.
Not a Guru, just addicted to drums

- Jay
Get on German eBay. I'm tellin' ya. There's always some old Mijjers on there. I works out OK for myself being in Europe with no import taxes. I don't know about shipping to the states though. Worth a look anyway.
It's a 16x16 and I think I snapped one yes. I still need to fix the tone control ( was bent over and the screws were hardcore rusted ) but aside that it's good to go. It does have all the lugs, removed them to get the fur off and clean the shell.
Interesting! I'll be curious to see how it comes out. Feel free to keep me in the loop, it might work for my purposes.
Late 50s Black Nitron 3 Ply Gretsch 13/16/20 w/ Max Roach Snare
I just need to re-bend the tone control, but aside that the drum is all set to rock out. Heads are playable, I did swap the leg mounts. The original ones were missing the wing screws and were cracking. I replaced them with Pearl Forum leg brackets, the holes are just about the same so I didn't have to seriously modify the shell to fit them. Lugs,rims,tension rods are what came on the drum. Not sure if they are original MIJ or not. Interior is clean, no serious shell or wrap damage. Good player drum.
Not a Guru, just addicted to drums

- Jay
Late 50s Black Nitron 3 Ply Gretsch 13/16/20 w/ Max Roach Snare
I actually saved all the fur. I was thinking once I am done re-furbishing the Slingerland kit, I wanna cut the fur and place it on the front head. I think it would be slightly comical, slightly cool, and a good hommage to what the kit once was. I have it all wrapped and stacked inside the monster 28" bass drum hanging from the ceiling.
But yea if you're interested in the floor tom I can have it all boxed and ready to be shipped out on Monday.
Not a Guru, just addicted to drums

- Jay
Seems like it could work for me if you can do $50 shipped to 90293. If not, that's cool too, I appreciate the heads up.
Late 50s Black Nitron 3 Ply Gretsch 13/16/20 w/ Max Roach Snare
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