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Maple finish rb tom

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The folks at FORK'S say this is an original finish RB 8 x 12.

"Original. "Ambered" up really nice."

I mentioned the badge placement next to the outer ply seam and asked if they could remove a lug to check for the original lacquer shade underneath.

Anyone want to chime in?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gretsch-1960s-8x12-Mounted-Tom-/291841817514?hash=item43f320bbaa:g:kboAAOSwaB5XqkjI

Never play it the same way once.
Posted on 8 years ago
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Looks stripped to me . Look at the outer ply it looks messed up from stripping the wrap off ...

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Posted on 8 years ago
#2
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I don't see where they claim that it is original in the ad. Was that in response to your question?

"Gretsch 1960s 8x12 Mounted Tom

Good condition. Lots of scratches on the shell. Missing one of the mufflers and both knobs. Orange Gretsch sticker inside the drum. Serial #113156"

I agree with 1966bmx that it looks like it has been stripped.

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Posted on 8 years ago
#3
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"Original. "Ambered" up really nice." Is their response to my question of the finish's originality.

Never play it the same way once.
Posted on 8 years ago
#4
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Looks stripped to me,at that time the drum companies would not make a shell with an outer ply that had even pinhole knots or really small ones like that shell has.

Posted on 8 years ago
#5
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Looks stripped to me!

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Posted on 8 years ago
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