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Seen these? Gretsch RB - Pin Holes in wrap near edge for each lug Last viewed: 49 minutes ago

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I have seen many,many G. 3 ply drums with said small holes by the outside edge....

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 10 years ago
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From leedybdp

I'm wondering if those holes are intended to prevent buckling of the wrap. Maybe the factory was experimenting to find out if doing that--especilly under the lugs--could prevent buckling that was frequently accociated with some wraps like the ripples or pearls.

Thanks for the reply Leedybdp. That is a logical explanation of those staple holes in the wrap with out the staples. All were covered up by the lugs and hoops when assembled. Good one!

Posted on 10 years ago
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No. That's not it at all.

Posted on 10 years ago
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From Rik_Everglade

No. That's not it at all.

So... if that's not it then what do you have to say about it other than- not it at all. Do you know something we don't? Please share with the group. We would appreciate your opinion.

Posted on 10 years ago
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My two posts above that were very clear.

Posted on 10 years ago
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I just re read them. Yes they were very clear. Thanks for your opinion. I appreciate any input re these oddities.

Posted on 10 years ago
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They are most certainly NOT oddities! They are normal for this era of Gretsch drums. In fact, if a Gretsch drum from this vintage came to me without the pinholes, then I would assume that they were fake and/or re wrapped.

Posted on 10 years ago
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Maybe I should of been clear-er. I should of said the Rogers oddity because that's NOT the norm for the Rogers Co.

And I do believe leedybdps opinion about that Rogers ripple pearl. But that's just my opinion about his opinion.

Your posts seem angry. Are you o.k.? Let it out you'll feel better.

Posted on 10 years ago
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From Rik_Everglade

They are most certainly NOT oddities! They are normal for this era of Gretsch drums. In fact, if a Gretsch drum from this vintage came to me without the pinholes, then I would assume that they were fake and/or re wrapped.

then my 50's era wmp kit would have you in assumption mode.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 10 years ago
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Yes it would. Look carefully, it might be a rewrap. Or maybe your eyesight isn't so good. And as we've seen with any vintage drum, the factory wasn't always so consistent.

Posted on 10 years ago
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