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Gretsch Round Tag 3pc White Pearl.
It looks to be a late 50's to mid 60's based on the tag research I've found.
I have owned these since 1982 and am its second owner. It was purchased new by a jazz drummer (FOF) from Indianapolis and had some great years until he put the sticks away in late mid 70's.
I laugh now to say this, but I SUFFERED through middle school playing on them until i finally saved up enough to buy a 'then' equivalent of Mapex. But Hey! It was Bad Ass Black! Right? What cool kid played on white pearl?? I was not allowed to sell them (per mom) because of the sentimental value and how excited he was so see them go to a good home. I snapped out of it in my college years and sold the bad ass kit for enough to but some cymbal felt.
It got some occasional use until I purchased a Renown Maple on 2002.
For me the sediment now belongs to the drums. They were not built to sit, and I don't gig enough anymore to get any benefit out of an extra kit.
I am going to entertain some discussion on price. Its difficult to know, since I don't dance in the theater of vintage drums, where to list as I see such a wide range from 1000-2800 looking through eBay historical records.
22 / 16 / 13 No Snare
-Evans 2ply on the top and 1ply on the bottom.
-I Logo front head is new from 2002. (negotiated with new kit :)
-Shells are SOLID. I'm sure there are some, but I cant find a notable scratches. Bass drum rings are obviously original and show signs of being almost 60 years.
-Rims show minor element build up, but I nothing that wont come off with the -right cleaner and a little elbow grease.
-I did install TAMA mounts on the toms.
I would appreciate any input on price and assistance finding them a good home.