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Gretsch Dilemma opinions welcome Last viewed: 1 hour ago

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OK, after searching for years I finally found a RB 14 X 14 for my

set. I have a 20/12/16 and have wanted to downsize.

It needed a few parts but I have managed to come up with the right ones.

Now my questions:

1. I have seen round badge 14 X 14s with both straight and curved legs.

Is one right and one wrong?

2. I have planned on having the drum re-wrapped in black nitron to match my set. however, the original silver sparkle wrap is real good except loose at seam and a very small tear. Am I destroying value by re-wrapping?

It is toned to a nice almost gold/rose color and is beautiful.

Good part is it tunes easily and sounds great.

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Posted on 14 years ago
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Bill as you already know that is a rare monkey you have here.Don't re wrap it, just repair the original wrap and sale it for a tidy profit and buy the drum your after, re wrap will have a negative effect on the resale of this particular drum.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 14 years ago
#2
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why cant I find a silver sparkle 14 that needs love...

Posted on 14 years ago
#3
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me too but a luddy

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once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 14 years ago
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i too would prefer a luddy, but at this point im open...I think I got all the one in need of love around here.

Posted on 14 years ago
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Well, the one thing I am NOT going to do is sell it.

It was very hard to find. Right now I have $411 in it

and still need correct thumb screws for the tom legs.

I bought it to play. Both for size and sound. Played with a 16 for years and will use it sometimes but I LOVE the sound of this 14 with my 12.

I am not a vintage drum purist but I am a vintage drummer.

Been at it over 50 years now. Retired now so playing more.

Jazz mostly.

Posted on 14 years ago
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I wouldn't normally ever consider that goofy crapola that's sold on eBay, but this may be the perfect situation for some black SparkleBrite.

What Would You Do
Posted on 14 years ago
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From Bill Armstrong

Now my questions:1. I have seen round badge 14 X 14s with both straight and curved legs.2. I have planned on having the drum re-wrapped in black nitron to match my set.

1. I believe the drum should have the straight legs.

2. If you're not selling it, then do what you want.

Posted on 14 years ago
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From RogerSling

I wouldn't normally ever consider that goofy crapola that's sold on eBay, but this may be the perfect situation for some black SparkleBrite.

I think that's the perfect solution. Just have the one glued seam cover wrap, black nitron looking for cosmetic purposes, keeping the drums original wrap intact underneath. (if that's what black sparklebright is?)

Posted on 14 years ago
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From Olimpass

1. I believe the drum should have the straight legs.2. If you're not selling it, then do what you want.

I agree...if you are keeping it for yourself, go ahead, wrap away! :D

Besides, the wrap that is on it is pretty much shot anyway, so personally I don't think it will be "de-valued"......ok, I'm ducking now from the plethora of crap that is about to be flung at me because of that statement from other forum members.... :p

Posted on 14 years ago
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