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just got 40s Gretsch set, tell me what you see Last viewed: 1 hour ago

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Hello all, thought I'd share these here. My vintage knowledge doesn't go back this far. Please tell me what I've gotten into.

http://athensga.craigslist.org/msg/3031676105.html

Posted on 13 years ago
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You got a 1940's Gretsch set from a time when they were using different lugs, shells, & strainer. Gretsch called these lugs "Broadkaster". (They are known informally as Rocket lugs, a misnomer). The shells are ply w/ reinforcement rings. The snare tension hoops are not original, & neither are the floor tom leg brackets. The snare hoops should be heavy cast stick choppers. It's a beautiful finish, & very unique kit, at a good price.

Posted on 13 years ago
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And a very cool looking virgin BD !!

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 13 years ago
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That kit is SO cool!

I'm no guru, just a vintage drum junkie!

Psalm 150:5
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Posted on 13 years ago
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Very nice drums - I was looking at those as well.

Congratulations!

Posted on 13 years ago
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Very cool drums what's the name of that wrap color? I like it.

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 13 years ago
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The kit looks re-wrapped. Bearing edges are pretty flat on rocket lug drums also. Shells are usually 3 ply and sound pretty good. Too bad bass drum is single tension. I don't think the parts are worth 500 bucks on this set. I'd value the three drums at about half the seller's price. I have owned a few of these sets in the past.

Posted on 13 years ago
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Just 2 weeks ago I sold a Gretsch snare from this era that was stripped down to the natural wood sometime in the past, & amateurishly refinished in clear poly for $405,(so the snare alone on this set has some value). The snare sounded great , even w/ bearing edges designed for Calf. There's also nothing wrong w/ a single tension bass. Plus, (Any brass Round Badge alone regularly sells for $80+). Like I said, You got a good deal.

(BEC, please contact me the next time you have a 40's RB snare, floor tom. bass, & cymbal for $250)

Posted on 13 years ago
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The kit looks re-wrapped. Bearing edges are pretty flat on rocket lug drums also. Shells are usually 3 ply and sound pretty good. Too bad bass drum is single tension. I don't think the parts are worth 500 bucks on this set. I'd value the three drums at about half the seller's price. I have owned a few of these sets in the past.

Hey Bun, $500.00 isn't that what you got for the Wmp kit you had with the 28"bass drum a few years ago? and yours was all original.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 13 years ago
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tdennis, I sold my last rocket lug set at the Chicago Show last year for a grand.

4 drums, 28,16,13, and 7x14 snare drum.

All drums were double tension. All drums had all parts. All drums were original wrap and had 100% original parts. It took me two years to find a buyer.

I said 250 because the parts aren't worth that on the CL set, a lot of parts are missing ( strainer parts, tone controls, tension rods, double tension lugs, who knows what else?), and I think it's a re-wrap. And, without the rack tom, it doesn't have the value of a full set. I've had a half dozen rocket lug snare drums and never got 400 bucks for one with the issues the CL re-wrap appears to have.

I still think the 3 piece has a value of around 250. Lotsa luck finding the missing parts.

Posted on 13 years ago
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