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58' Gretsch Progressive Jazz kit/Sound File Last viewed: 42 minutes ago

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Hi all,

I have to apologize for how short this clip is. I haven't quite mastered getting video ready for steaming on the web yet, so I'm ending up with large file sizes that need to be trimmed for You Tube. I'll figure it out...

In the meantime, this is the 58' Gretsch kit that I re-wrapped in 'Merlot' (Burgundy Sparkle) and although it's a short clip, you'll get a chance to hear the snare and the toms. The bass drum did not come through at all. It's there, you just can't hear it. My videocam has a small built-in mic and it's ok, but it's not great.

Anyway, here's the 58' 3-ply Brooklyn factory kit!

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Comments on the drums are welcome. I love them. Nice deep, warm sound. The snare is tuned to sing and it does! I'm surprised because I don't usually like Gretsch snares. I like this one! 5.5" deep, 3-ply.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 11 years ago
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I dig it, Juanito...and the snare does sing, alright! What kind of heads are you using on the toms?

- EMD
Posted on 11 years ago
#2
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REMO coated Ambassadors on top, Evans clear reso's. The drums have a nice low fundamental, they sound great 'down low' where I have them. Except for the snare, I have that puppy cranked!

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 11 years ago
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Sounds great John thanks for the clip. Always nice to hear you play and see your collection. Yes indeed that snare is nice and crisp!! Drums look great too!

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 11 years ago
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Drums sound good..but that Ride rings way too much for my taste..sounds Heavy....

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 11 years ago
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From blairndrums

Drums sound good..but that Ride rings way too much for my taste..sounds Heavy....

It is! It's one I've been playing around with for a couple of weeks. My main ride is a 21" Istanbul Sultan, dark and slightly trashy like an old K. This one in the video is a 60's 22" A Zildjian but it's a little on the high/bright side (and ringy) for my taste too. Sounds good for 'certain things'. Weak bell too! I prefer the bell on the 18" Sabian Vault cymbal.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 11 years ago
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Awesome sounding kit and cymbals. I could "feel" the bass drum also. Very good drumming also. Good job John!

Posted on 11 years ago
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From Gerald Sterken

Awesome sounding kit and cymbals. I could "feel" the bass drum also. Very good drumming also. Good job John!

Thanks Gerald and Glenn for kind comments. Yep the old Gretsch kit has a great sound and feel to it. I think it's all in my head, but I feel more 'comfortable' playing on an old kit like this one than on a DW or some other modern kit. I owned a Premier Maple Artist kit awhile back, really nice set of drums, but they felt 'stiff' to me somehow. Same for a DW kit I played. It feels like I'm visiting in somebody else's house. Know what I mean? Sit my a$$ down behind an old Ludwig, or Gretsch kit and it feels like putting on cozy slippers. I know, it's all in my head, but there it is. That's how I feel playing modern kits. Give me 50 year old, made in USA stuff any day and twice on Sunday! Love my old drums.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 11 years ago
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From Purdie Shuffle

REMO coated Ambassadors on top, Evans clear reso's. The drums have a nice low fundamental, they sound great 'down low' where I have them. Except for the snare, I have that puppy cranked!John

I didn't hear "low" toms, they sounded pretty high, like a jazz kit.

Posted on 11 years ago
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Classic! Thanks for sharing. Nice playing too.

The greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you. - Joyce Meyer
Posted on 11 years ago
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