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Is this floor tom worth it? Last viewed: 8 hours ago

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Saw this on Ebay, trying to find a floor tom to match my bd and 13" tom. This one has ripped wrap, is it fixable? Is it worth the asking

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-GRETSCH-16-ROUND-BADGE-FLOOR-TOM-DRUM-BDP-BLACK-DIAMOND-PEARL-1960s-/151026550512?pt=Vintgae_Drums_Percussion&hash=item2329e246f0

1958 Gretsch Kit
1966 Kent Kit
1969 Ludwig Standard Kit
1970 Rogers Power Tone Kit
1970's Ludwig Vistalite Kit
1994 Yamaha Maple Custom
2010 Yamaha Maple Custom
28 assorted snares (including some real crap)
and 1 really nice K Zildjian Istanbul
Posted on 12 years ago
#1
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your link is not going to a specific drum..

mike

Posted on 12 years ago
#2
Posts: 705 Threads: 83

sry, new link:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-GRETSCH-16-ROUND-BADGE-FLOOR-TOM-DRUM-BDP-BLACK-DIAMOND-PEARL-1960s-/151026550512?pt=Vintgae_Drums_Percussion&hash=item2329e246f0

1958 Gretsch Kit
1966 Kent Kit
1969 Ludwig Standard Kit
1970 Rogers Power Tone Kit
1970's Ludwig Vistalite Kit
1994 Yamaha Maple Custom
2010 Yamaha Maple Custom
28 assorted snares (including some real crap)
and 1 really nice K Zildjian Istanbul
Posted on 12 years ago
#3
Posts: 919 Threads: 82

The wrap tear is kinda crappy but RB gretsch, well gretsch in general is usually pricey. I would look into how hard is it to match your wrap. Maybe send for some samples from some of the wrap suppliers.

I like Drums...
1963 Ludwig Downbeat Champagne Sparkle
1964 Leedy (Slingerland) Blue n Silver Duco
1964 Ludwig Club Date Sparkling Silver Pearl
1966 Ludwig Super Classic Sparkling Silver Pearl
1968 Gretsch round badge modern jazz orange stain
1972 Slingerland 85N Pop outfit Light Blue Pearl
1976 Ludwig Vistalite clear
1981 Gretsch SSB Gran Prix Rosewood
1987 Yamaha Turbo Tour Custom Mellow Yellow
1991 Pearl Export Ferrari Red
Posted on 12 years ago
#4
Posts: 2349 Threads: 79

From clubdate64

The wrap tear is kinda crappy but RB gretsch, well gretsch in general is usually pricey. I would look into how hard is it to match your wrap. Maybe send for some samples from some of the wrap suppliers.

Ditto...

And, I've pulled some pix of the drum mentioned. The first link worked for me.

fishwaltz
Posted on 12 years ago
#5
Posts: 229 Threads: 15

Tough call. It is pricey...especially with the tear in the wrap. I would grab it if I could answer YES to the following questions:

1. Will it be be added to a player's kit?

2. Does the color and pattern match my mount tom?

3. Have I been looking for a long time and afraid of losing it?

4. Can I afford it?

The drum looks ready to play. The defect won't be seen. You will then be able to research repair or re-wrap possibilities under no pressure while enjoying the use of the drum. Good luck.

Posted on 12 years ago
#6
Posts: 705 Threads: 83

Great go/no go criteria, I'm stuck on #4. Thanks for posting pics fishwaltz.

1958 Gretsch Kit
1966 Kent Kit
1969 Ludwig Standard Kit
1970 Rogers Power Tone Kit
1970's Ludwig Vistalite Kit
1994 Yamaha Maple Custom
2010 Yamaha Maple Custom
28 assorted snares (including some real crap)
and 1 really nice K Zildjian Istanbul
Posted on 12 years ago
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