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Gretsch early SSB bop kit 18/14/12

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With the exception of Pratt removed by original owner near mint with some original heads inc. bass drum batter and reso . Champagne sparkle . Serial #s :

133874）

131328）　

123488）　

$ 4000 shipped Express from Japan . Have exc. references .

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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More pics coming soon . Pristine minus the Pratt which can be had for $ 75 on Ebay .

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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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A couple of pics of the bass drum ...18x14 ...all original - Pratt .

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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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Gorgeous! Why oh why did I not become a millionaire? :)

Posted on 10 years ago
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Set has zero fade . Looks dark in the first photo but it is not . Zero fade .

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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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If this kit had round badges on it , it'd fetch close to $ 10, 000 . Only difference is the badges . Edges perfect . No fade . Made in NY . Just missing Pratt and the seams need a little glue which is par for the course with vintage 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
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