Let's see your Gretsch kits (saved the best for last!)

[Justinhub2003]

Gorgeous!

How does the cockeyed bass drum reso head not drive you crazy, lol?

Seriously though... nice set!

Ha I dunno, the Subkick mic blocks it so I don’t even look much. But I havent bothered to fix because I have a Gretsch logo head from the broadkaster line on the way. I’m not a huge fan of the stock Gretsch logo head.

 

[Liaztraht]

Little spooky shot of the renowns glowing from side lighting

I love my Burnt Orange Sparkle RNs.

My last pick didn't have any stage lighting

But man do they glow!

 

[jda]

February 1 – When Ginger Baker Battled Elvin Jones

2/1/71: Ginger Baker vs. Elvin Jones Nothing happenin…Cat’s got delusions of grandeur with no grounds. They should make him an astronaut and lose his ass! – Jazz great Elvin Jones on Gi…

introgroove.com

 

[Z26R-#]

 

[jda]

serial numbers point to 1968

not mine

Gretsch Rock N Roll 12/13/16/20 Round Badge 1960s - Aqua Satin Flame | Reverb

Super clean closet queen! One owner rock ‘n’ roll 12” + 13“ rack toms, 16“ floor tom & 20” bass drum - all classic sizes and depths.Brand New Remo produced logo head A straight from the factory with an ink logo - no stickers here!That Great Gretsch Sound that you only get from a 60’s Round ...

reverb.com

just a reminder of RB Era build Quality (they last strong)
56 years young

 

[jda]

can you believe..

Gretsch USA Broadkaster 14 x 18 Satin Rosewood, Relic NOS

Direct from the Gretsch Vinyard! Gretsch USA NOS drum. 6 ply Jasper maple shell Exclusive Silver Sealer Satin rosewood finish Includes GB5975 Gull Wing Spurs GB4945 Bass plate mounted Powerstroke 3 coated batter head Gunmetal powder coat finish hardware USA made hardware Die cast hoops Excellent...

www.gretschgear.com

there's still one on the shelf in the factory

Gretsch & Leedy Vinyard

GretschGear features Gretsch®, Sho-Bud® & Leedy® apparel, headwear, gifts, collectibles & more. The online retail merch company is operated by the fourth & fifth generations of the Gretsch family, whose world-renowned musical instruments brand has been dedicated to hand-craftsmanship, quality &...

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there's two confirmations there in 6 GM BKs still there) 1) the shell was still Jasper and 2) the serial number
(for those that own) GM BK's

Gretsch Vinyard

GretschGear features Gretsch®, Sho-Bud® & Leedy® apparel, headwear, gifts, collectibles & more. The online retail merch company is operated by the fourth & fifth generations of the Gretsch family, whose world-renowned musical instruments brand has been dedicated to hand-craftsmanship, quality &...

www.gretschgear.com

Gretsch, Leedy and Bigsby

 

[jda]

22K 18A 14Ks
14x20/8x12/14x14/5.5x14

Elvin (b.1927) Tony (b.1945)
Tony Williams & Elvin Jones
Nagoy Japan, Nov.1966 by Kuniharu Itoh

 

[Square]

Hey there @jda it looks like you are trying to sow the seeds of Gretsch lust on unsuspecting forum members.

Good work!

 

[Liaztraht]

Not me behind the kit. Was kit sharing and this was the band before us.

They were an interesting math rock band, and their drummer was awesome.

Finally got to hear my kit from out front, and man do these drums sing!

 

[RVC]

From five or so years ago. USAC in the Espresso Burst Maxwell’s finish. Didn’t have ‘em long but they made good music while I did. 12-14-18

 

[Lunasee]

I'm still in love with this kit. So here it is again.

 

[RickP]

From five or so years ago. USAC in the Espresso Burst Maxwell’s finish. Didn’t have ‘em long but they made good music while I did. 12-14-18

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I had one too - wish I had kept it . It looked and especially sounded better than most of the kits I have had since .

 

[DMCEXT]

I got this little Brooklyn micro a couple of years ago for the practice space. It is a blast to play!

 

[Drumdame]

 

[jda]

yeeouch
a Rock & Roll outfit in RWP and RB

RWP didn't show until 1971 catalog but according to serials like my RWP round head Progressive Jazz RB kit the finish was available since 1966

very rare to see one pop up like this but it has

Vintage Gretsch Round Badge Drum Set 60's Red Wine Pearl 20,16,12,12" | eBay

Here's a cool old Gretsch Round Badge Drum Set. The Bass must have been used without a front head, front bearing edge is a little nicked up, not bad, shell is round. The front hoop insert, the front head T's & claws are not original.

www.ebay.com

 

[jda]

another pretty purdy pops on ebay

survivor, rare, version of clubdate the playboy outfit

20/12/14 priced accordingly youch..

Gretsch 20,12,14"Playboy"Round Badge Drum Set/Kit Black Diamond Pearl Vintage60s | eBay

Gretsch Round Badge Drum Set. No modifications or extra holes, all drums have Original Gretsch Round Badges. Rack tom has an original Gretsch Permatone coated drum head, other heads are all newer remo heads.

www.ebay.com

 

[jda]

wow a biggun original Broadkaster from the 50s survivor

note 3 ply differences back then; claws, T's (faucet Ts) , TT hoops (orig period stick choppers)
only thing this doesn't have is the slightly earlier Gladstone ft brackets and has the early screw-thru diamond plate brackets)

nice price from Rupps
decent

Vintage Gretsch Late 1950s 3pc Shellpack w/24" Bass Drum (Silver Sparkle) | eBay

Sizes: 9x13" tom, 16x16" floor tom, 14x24" bass drum. Finish: Silver Sparkle (slight, uniform fade across all drums). Shells: In-Round. Silver Sealer. Fits heads without fuss.

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yes appears bass drum is backwards lol