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50s Gretsch Snare Last viewed: 1 hour ago

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I honestly don't know much of anything about Gretsch drums but it almost looks too good to be true. What do you guys think?

http://cgi.ebay.com/1950s-super-rare-Gretsch-Duco-Mod-syle-snare-drum-/270598908011?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Vintgae_Drums_Percussion&hash=item3f00f3a86b

1973 Slingerland Phantom 13,16,22
Late 30s Slingerland Radio King- 7x14
SJC Custom Snare Pink Sparkle- 8x14
62 Slingerland COB Radio King- 5x14
Posted on 14 years ago
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I was looking at this too. I love the finish.

-64 Ludwig Black Oyster Classic kit 22,13,16
-65 Leedy BDP 22,13,16
-65 Ludwig WMP Clubdate 20,12,14
-66 Ludwig Red sparkle Downbeat
-60's Gretsch RB Green Glass 22,13,16
Lots of cymbals, snares and orphans, old and newish
Posted on 14 years ago
#2
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I thought most of those 50's Gretsch drums had "stick-chopper" die-cast hoops?

Nice drum.........hmmmmm....

Posted on 14 years ago
#3
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From Kona

I thought most of those 50's Gretsch drums had "stick-chopper" die-cast hoops?Nice drum.........hmmmmm....

The same person also has a 60s Slingerland snare drum up that is "all original" that is blatantly not even a Slingerland. No sticksavers, no pictures of the badge, the inside of the shell is painted gray with no re-rings, the mount hardware is new phillips head hardware. All things that make me suspicious of this Gretsch

1973 Slingerland Phantom 13,16,22
Late 30s Slingerland Radio King- 7x14
SJC Custom Snare Pink Sparkle- 8x14
62 Slingerland COB Radio King- 5x14
Posted on 14 years ago
#4
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He's just flipping the drum after winning it a few weeks ago: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150452143182

Says there's no flaking or bubbling in the paint, but you can see a spot above the badge, at the rim, where the paint is obviously flaking.

Thanks,

Bill

http://www.classicvintagedrums.com
Posted on 14 years ago
#5
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From Musicaldeath

The same person also has a 60s Slingerland snare drum up that is "all original" that is blatantly not even a Slingerland. No sticksavers, no pictures of the badge, the inside of the shell is painted gray with no re-rings, the mount hardware is new phillips head hardware. All things that make me suspicious of this Gretsch

That silver/gold spark is a Star, I can certify that....anyone think IK could possibly be misinformed? I emailed the seller, so we shall see what this wonderful seller has to say as I am certain his expert has already told him the truth, but he got ripped, so everyone else is open to his fraud.

"Ignorance may be overcome through education. Stupidity, however, is a lifelong endeavor." So, educate me, I don't likes bein' ignant...
"I enjoy restoring 60s Japanese "stencil" drums...I can actually afford them..."I rescue the worst of the old valueless drums for disadvantaged Children and gladly accept donations of parts, pieces and orphans, No cockroaches, please...
http://www.youtube.com/user/karstenboy
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Coffee...16613138379603
Posted on 14 years ago
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John, I'm not sure if I'm reading you right, but this is 100% gretsch, I've got a very good bud with an entire kit! in this olive green/cream harlequin color! and I've spent a lot of time on this kit played two 3 hour gig's on it, and Am trying to buy it, Freddie won't sell it! RATS!!

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
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From vintagemore2000

John, I'm not sure if I'm reading you right, but this is 100% gretsch, I've got a very good bud with an entire kit! in this olive green/cream harlequin color! and I've spent a lot of time on this kit played two 3 hour gig's on it, and Am trying to buy it, Freddie won't sell it! RATS!!

He is talking about another snare the seller is selling. Which is indeed a Star but he is trying to sell it as a Slingerland

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=270599286599&Category=38095&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%26otn%3D1

1973 Slingerland Phantom 13,16,22
Late 30s Slingerland Radio King- 7x14
SJC Custom Snare Pink Sparkle- 8x14
62 Slingerland COB Radio King- 5x14
Posted on 14 years ago
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From vintagemore2000

John, I'm not sure if I'm reading you right, but this is 100% gretsch, I've got a very good bud with an entire kit! in this olive green/cream harlequin color! and I've spent a lot of time on this kit played two 3 hour gig's on it, and Am trying to buy it, Freddie won't sell it! RATS!!

Sorry, the one I was commenting on is this guys other listing for the supposed Slingerland, it is indeed a Star MIJ...he returned my email and said "yeah, thanks"...in other words...$%&* off... At least that is how I read it, considering he states his family has had the drum for generations...passing it down, don'tchakno

"Ignorance may be overcome through education. Stupidity, however, is a lifelong endeavor." So, educate me, I don't likes bein' ignant...
"I enjoy restoring 60s Japanese "stencil" drums...I can actually afford them..."I rescue the worst of the old valueless drums for disadvantaged Children and gladly accept donations of parts, pieces and orphans, No cockroaches, please...
http://www.youtube.com/user/karstenboy
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Coffee...16613138379603
Posted on 14 years ago
#9
Posts: 593 Threads: 43

I wonder if he fixed the strainer on that Gretsch or not, if he didn't someone better give him and eBay a nasty email about misrepresenting an item.

1973 Slingerland Phantom 13,16,22
Late 30s Slingerland Radio King- 7x14
SJC Custom Snare Pink Sparkle- 8x14
62 Slingerland COB Radio King- 5x14
Posted on 14 years ago
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