hello,
i see 2 different 60's Gretsch 4160 cob snares: one with smooth shell and strainer with long lever and one with this imprinted line going around the shell and lightning strainer (gladstone type). Which one is the oldest or the best and most sought after?
hello,i see 2 different 60's Gretsch 4160 cob snares: one with smooth shell and strainer with long lever and one with this imprinted line going around the shell and lightning strainer (gladstone type). Which one is the oldest or the best and most sought after?
What are the asking price's? How many lug's on each drum? Condition?If i had to pick one i would go with the one with the lightning strainer it's better strainer then the other one...Mikey
Both have 8 lugs. Pice is both $500, but the one with the lighting strainer is a player while the other is almost mint.
interesting, my 4160 has the knurling around the edge but a micro sensitive strainer... is that earlier or later than the lightning?
It is earlier than the Lightning.
canyou give the different types with their features and what year they appeared?
I'll have to consult my Gretsch book and get back with you.
This thread may be helpful for some discussion on the progression of different characteristics on Model 4160 snares.
http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=16091&highlight=gretsch+serial+number
