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Gretsch 1947 Broadkaster - 24, 13, 16, + Snare ::: Time Capsule!

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I'm really excited to add this lovely kit to the collection!

I picked this up a while back from the original owner's nephew.. His uncle purchased the kit and stored it beneath the bar that he owned out in CT. Well, he clearly kept the drums in great condition and/or didn't play them! All of the parts are completely original - including the calf heads! Beautiful White Marine Pearl wrap with the slammin' tone of 3 ply shells. The kit also came with a trap case full of goodies!

Check em out!

Thanks guys!

Chris

www.threeonthefloor.com

Posted on 11 years ago
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Like,crazy man,crazy!

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 11 years ago
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Wow Chris really nice stuff there!! Right in my backyard too!! Amazing. Where in CT? BTW once John V sees those he might claim them. His initials on the bass head and all LOL. Kidding......enjoy them!

Glenn.

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 11 years ago
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It is so beautiful! Perfect!

Posted on 11 years ago
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Time capsule for sure!! Good to know some of my CT. neighbors are here. I'm in Madison...Rich

Posted on 11 years ago
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Chris, it is a stunning kit. Love it !

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 11 years ago
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I don't collect Gretsch I'm a Slingerland guy, but those are beauriful.

I'd be proud to have them in my collection. Love those cymbal mounts (I think) on the front hoop.

Stunning. Congratulations, great score.

Dave

Posted on 11 years ago
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Fantastic find! The bar owner having those drums stashed away reminds me of a certain bar owner in Scottsdale that tried to keep my 1st pro level kit for a bar tab that our bands guitarist and singer ran up. I was 16 at the time and didn't even drink...Lol...He seriously locked them up in his office and tried to keep them.

Posted on 11 years ago
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We`re talkin`serious"eye candy" here! Unreal condition for long term basement storage-he knew what he was doing when it came to storing your beauties.Enjoy for sure...

Wayne

1967 Rogers Cleveland Champagne Sparkle
20,16,13,13.
1967/68 Rogers Dayton Champagne Sparkle
20,16,13,13.
1966 Rogers cob 7 Line Dynasonic Snare.
1967 Rogers "Humberto Morales" Timbales.
1980 Ludwig B/O badge 14x 6.5 Black Beauty Snare.
1980 Ludwig B/O badge Red Cortex
22,22,18,16,15,14,13.
1988 Sonor "Horst Link" HLD 590 14x8 Bronze Snare
Posted on 11 years ago
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As well you should be. Those are stunning. The true definition of vintage. Congratulations!

60's Gretsch Round Badge 22/13/16
'71 Ludwig B/O Badge 20/12/13/14/16
'72 Ludwig B/O Badge Jazzette 18/12/14
'65 Rogers Holiday 20/12/16
Posted on 11 years ago
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