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Gretsch Rocket Snare? Last viewed: 19 hours ago

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I talked to a guy tonight that offered me a 6.5x14 Gretsch "Rocket" Snare from the 40's with a weird painted gold to green fade finish in partial trade for a Vistalite Kit I am selling. Said it was a round badge drum.

Does anyone have an idea what this might be? Is he referring to a Broadkaster snare with Rocket lugs? Was there actually a model called a "Rocket" snare?

Also said it is a 6 ply drum. Does that make sense for the era? I am not up on that old of Gretsch stuff.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks!

Adam

Posted on 15 years ago
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The lugs are known as Rocket lugs Gretsch used the same lugs on the toms and bass drums..40s snare should be 4 ply and clear inside if its painted silver the shell is not 40s/50s...Mikey

Posted on 14 years ago
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Thanks Mikey.

Have you ever seen anything that could be described as a yellow or orange to green fade paint job on an old Gretsch?

Sounds home made to me.

Thanks!

Adam

Posted on 14 years ago
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