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Different Micro-sensitive strainers Last viewed: 48 minutes ago

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Hello,

Does anyone out there know the time line difference between Gretsch Micro-sensitive strainers with screw tightened plates that hold the snare straps and ones with holes for snare strings?

Thanks!

1964 Gold Sparkle Round badge 20,12,14
1970 SS Badge, Blue Satin Flame 22,13,16
1962 Tangerine sparkle, Gretsch. 18, 12,14, 5x14
1960's/70's Slingerland 18,12,14 silver sparkle
194? Slingerland "Rolling Bomber" Blue/white Duco 28,13,14,7x14
1940's Radio Kings. 26,13,16 WMP finish
Gretsch Anniversary sparkle 22,13,16, 5.5x14
Posted on 13 years ago
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Posts: 282 Threads: 80

Anyone? i know there are some Gretsch specialists out there. :)

1964 Gold Sparkle Round badge 20,12,14
1970 SS Badge, Blue Satin Flame 22,13,16
1962 Tangerine sparkle, Gretsch. 18, 12,14, 5x14
1960's/70's Slingerland 18,12,14 silver sparkle
194? Slingerland "Rolling Bomber" Blue/white Duco 28,13,14,7x14
1940's Radio Kings. 26,13,16 WMP finish
Gretsch Anniversary sparkle 22,13,16, 5.5x14
Posted on 13 years ago
#2
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I don't know the question.

But, someone knows it.

Posted on 13 years ago
#3
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I believe they were simply for a different kind of snare wire, namely gut snares. The type with the pinch bars are far more common of course, and I imagine in the 60's the ones with the holes were eventually dropped as gut snare wires were used far less if at all.

Posted on 13 years ago
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From vwfreak

I believe they were simply for a different kind of snare wire, namely gut snares. The type with the pinch bars are far more common of course, and I imagine in the 60's the ones with the holes were eventually dropped as gut snare wires were used far less if at all.

I agree. The gut snare wires were unusual even back in the 50's - the only drum in the 58 catalog that offered gut snares option was the 14x7 and 15x8 concert broadcaster.

I suspect that they were never used by default even when the micro was first introduced in the mid-50's. I think it would have always been a special order (except for the concert broadcaster, and maybe some marching drums). I know I haven't had them on any of my micro snares including those from 1957/58.

Posted on 13 years ago
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Thanks a lot guys! I appreciate you responses. :)

1964 Gold Sparkle Round badge 20,12,14
1970 SS Badge, Blue Satin Flame 22,13,16
1962 Tangerine sparkle, Gretsch. 18, 12,14, 5x14
1960's/70's Slingerland 18,12,14 silver sparkle
194? Slingerland "Rolling Bomber" Blue/white Duco 28,13,14,7x14
1940's Radio Kings. 26,13,16 WMP finish
Gretsch Anniversary sparkle 22,13,16, 5.5x14
Posted on 13 years ago
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