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Vintage Gretsch drum set

gretsch drum set rogers drums second bage era
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Hi I have a vintage gretsch drum set that I'm trying to date so I can sell it but I'm having trouble getting Info. I did find that It is the second badge era the first stop sign badge but I can't find a way of narrowing it any closer can someone help? This set also has 2 Rogers drums in it. One tom tom and one floor tom that I also have no idea how to date them. I also need help trying to find out what they are worth......any help would be GREATLY appreciated.!!!!!! These new pictures will show the wear and tear better.

Gretsch bass. 20 x 13. 21x16. 1/4

Gretsch snare. . 14x6. 14 1/4 x 6

Gretsch floor tom. 14 x 14 1/2. 14 1/4 x14 1/2

Gretsch tom tom. 12 x 8. 12 1/4 x 8

Rogers tom tom. . 12 1/4 x 8. 12 1/2 x 8

Rogers floor tom. 16 x 16 1/2 16 1/2 x 16 1/2

Posted on 9 years ago
#1
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What are the sizes of the Gretsch drums?

12/14/20 Mahogany INDe Bop Cocktail Hybrid

Late 50s Black Nitron 3 Ply Gretsch 13/16/20 w/ Max Roach Snare
Posted on 9 years ago
#2
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Looks like 20 12[5 lugs] 14 with 13 16 Rogers...

I'm going to predict the drums are worth somewhere between a pretty penny and a really quite impressive chunk of change.

Mitch

Posted on 9 years ago
#3
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Can't really tell the condition of the drums from the picture. Can you post cleaner closer pic's. 12 14 20 is popular sizes with Gretsch. Take off those Rogers toms and make them a separate issue if you can to.

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Posted on 9 years ago
#4
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The serial numbers on the paper labels inside the Gretsch drums will help to narrow the date estimate. Can you list them here?

Where in Missouri are you? I am on the Kansas side of the line near Kansas City.

Collecting information about the following for ongoing research projects:
Gretsch drums with serial numbers,
Ludwig Keystone and B/O badge drums with serial numbers and date stamps,
Ludwig Standards from 1968-73, and
Ludwigs with paper labels from 1971-72
www.GretschDrumDatingGuide.com
Posted on 9 years ago
#5
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I'm in the southwest corner. Cassville, mo

Posted on 9 years ago
#6
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I would say the Gretsch are worth $1000's if no extra holes and original finish etc. Very nice! and great sizes.....sought after by collectors and players ............IMHO. What are the paper tags inside the shells showing?

Posted on 9 years ago
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What would you recommend asking for them?

Posted on 9 years ago
#8
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I wouldn't let the Gretsch 4pc go for less than $2000usd and they may be even worth more.....I'm not an expert by any means. I'm comparing to a 50's kit I have - same size drums as yours.

Posted on 9 years ago
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