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Do I Have a Gretsch Snare Drum? Last viewed: 1 hour ago

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Hi, just picked up a Gretsch kit that had this snare drum with it. I believe the is a Gretsch snare, but it is missing the badge. Don't understand why the badge would be missing. But I wanted to ask the experts. Is this a Gretsch drum? Also, it's stamped dated April, 12 1952. So please give me some information. Thanks guys!

Posted on 11 years ago
#1
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Maybe early 50's 3 ply? Just a guess

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Posted on 11 years ago
#2
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I'd say so. Looks like a 50's 3 ply shell made in Brooklyn, NY.

Posted on 11 years ago
#3
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If this is a Gretsch snare, does anyone have the correct badge and grommet they could sell me? Also, how do you install the badge correctly?

Posted on 11 years ago
#4
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Yep, it's a Gretsch 50's 3-ply Broadkaster. The wrap looks to be in great condition too. The badge is missing, because the grommet might have come loose and fell out somewhere or someone just sold it. Gretsch Round Badge badges are going for $75 and up, so a previous owner might have sold it.

That's a very nice snare!

-Tim

Posted on 11 years ago
#5
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I don't think the bottom hoop is correct. I also question the muffler and whether the inside should be painted with the Gretsch silver paint or not?

Posted on 11 years ago
#6
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Muffler is era correct, I believe. Also, no silver sealer used in the early 50s.

Posted on 11 years ago
#7
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The muffler, interior and bottom hoop are all correct.

From Gerald Sterken

I don't think the bottom hoop is correct. I also question the muffler and whether the inside should be painted with the Gretsch silver paint or not?

Posted on 11 years ago
#8
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Thanks for the corrected info. Mine must be a 60's.

Posted on 11 years ago
#9
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Thanks for the info,,Guess I need to clean it up and buy a Gretsch badge. Anyone have one for sale? How do you install it?

Posted on 11 years ago
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