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

mid-1980s Square Badge #2. 14x22/8x12/9x13/16x16
 

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gutenberg those are exceptionally beautiful drums! Flat out Gretsch treasures. Nice!

If they're after 84 then they would be right after Fred Gretsch bought the company back from Baldwin.
 
3-ply Progressive Jazz set with calf top and bottom on all drums.
After the photos were taken, the original 3-ply 4" snare was sold. A 6-ply 5.5" now completes the set.

Ron
 

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3-ply Progressive Jazz set with calf top and bottom on all drums.
After the photos were taken, the original 3-ply 4" snare was sold. A 6-ply 5.5" now completes the set.

Ron

my goodness!!!!!

early 60s?

that kit is remarkable
 
Exceptional kit Ron! I would love to hear sound files. Better yet, I would live to play those drums!

GJS

p.s. Is that a Yallemeh rug? Their prices are rising faster than Round Badges!
 
GRETSCH USA CUSTOM


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CYMBALES


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Drums :


Finish : Satin Walnut with Gold Hardware

Bass Drum :
22"x18"
18"x16"

Tom :
10"x7"
12"x8"
14"x14"
16"x16"

Snare Drum :
125th Anniversary 14"x6,5"
Ash Satin Ebony 10"x6"






Hardware :

DW :
Bass Drum Double Pedal : DW9002 (x2)
Bass Drum Single Pedal : DW9000
Hi Hat Stand : DW9500TB

Gibraltar :
Cymbal Stand : 9609-BT (x6)
Snare Stand : 9606
Toms Stand : 9813DP (x2)
Toms Mounting : LBL (x2)
Cymbal Mounting : SC-SBBT
Bass Drum Platform : BDPM
Bass Drum Hoop Guard : BDHG
Cowbell Bass Drum Pedal Mount : CBPM
Clamp : GIB4425G
Drum Throne : 9608

Gretsch :
Tom Mounting : GT-STCL






Zildjian Cymbales :

Rides :
K Constantinople Medium 22"
K Custom High Definition 22"

Crashes :
A Custom EFX 20"
A Custom 18"
K Custom Dark 17"

Splashes :
Oriental Trash 9"
A Custom 6"

Hi Hat :
K Custom Dark 13"

China :
Oriental Trash 22"






Remo DrumHeads :

Bass Drum (Batter Head) :
Power Stroke 3 Coated 22"
Emperor Coated 18"

Bass Drum (Resonant Head) :
Gretsch Fiberskyn 22"
Gretsch Fiberskyn 18"

Tom (Batter Head) :
Diplomat Coated 10"
Diplomat Coated 12"
Ambassador Coated 14"
Ambassador Coated 16"

Tom (Resonant Head) :
Diplomat Coated 10"
Diplomat Coated 12"
Diplomat Coated 14"
Diplomat Coated 16"

Snare Drum (Batter Head) :
Ambassador Coated 14"
Ambassador Coated 10"






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gutenberg those are exceptionally beautiful drums! Flat out Gretsch treasures. Nice!

If they're after 84 then they would be right after Fred Gretsch bought the company back from Baldwin.

I've been trying to get a more accurate date than "the 1980s". Silver labels inside the drums, and serial #s range from 136XXX to 140XXX. I've heard they reset serial numbers end of 1983 back to 5 digits -- if true, then these are 1982/1983. Even Steve Maxwell couldn't give me a year.
 
Ron, Royal that kit is supreme. Just takes me back many years. and the cymbals look great as well. I'm not sure what they are but they make me want to strip the ink off of mine. Well done.
 
didnt see that you said they were 3 ply

some gems you have right there

I am green with envy

No need to be "Green with envy".
These drums are special to me because they are identical to a set that was stolen from me in 1963 in Rome. Which is not to say they aren't superb performers, but my circa 1979 Sonor 12/14/18 Phonics are on a par quality-wise.
 

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No need to be "Green with envy".
These drums are special to me because they are identical to a set that was stolen from me in 1963 in Rome. Which is not to say they aren't superb performers, but my circa 1979 Sonor 12/14/18 Phonics are on a par quality-wise.

Im envious because I absolutely LOVE classic Gretsch kits

actually in the process of buying one myself
 
Here are some other pictures of my Gretsch Catalina Club Jazz kit. I changed the hardware and cymbals since the last picture. The snare is a Mapex 14x5.5 Saturn. The cymbals are all Sabian:
20" AAX Dry Ride
18" AA El Sabor (cleaned today by the local drum shop)
16" AA Sound Control Crash (bought today)
14" XS20 Medium Hats

I cut a towel in half, folded it, and taped it down on the inside of the shell to help the miced sound.
 

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Wow! some nice kits Archie, Drumolator and of course Ron = I always love to see your drums. I've seen them elsewhere and I never can get enough of them. I too am a huge fan of the 50's Gretsch kits....early 60's too.

My late 50's Gretsch kit is all three ply EXCEPT the 14 floor tom. I would love to find a 14" 3ply FT - been looking but man...are they scarce! I think if I eventually do find one it may cost me more than what I paid for my complete kit including cymbals.

A very detailed catalog of your drums, cymbals and hardware Drumolator - nice.

Great thread.
 
My latest kit set up, with rebuilt 18" floor tom
 

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My brand new Gretsch Renown Maple in Silver Oyster Pearl.

I've saved up to get this one, and its a dream. Unboxing it was as pleasurable as losing your virginity to Megan Fox. Also made complete with a mapex black panther machete snare
 

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My brand new Gretsch Renown Maple in Silver Oyster Pearl.

I've saved up to get this one, and its a dream. Unboxing it was as pleasurable as losing your virginity to Megan Fox. Also made complete with a mapex black panther machete snare

Sometimes it takes a while to save up for something you really want, but in the long run it's very well worth it. It looks similar in finish to Ludwig's "sky blue pearl".

Enjoy it and now I gotta go and look up that Megan Fox chick, lol.

Dennis
 
My brand new Gretsch Renown Maple in Silver Oyster Pearl.

I've saved up to get this one, and its a dream. Unboxing it was as pleasurable as losing your virginity to Megan Fox. Also made complete with a mapex black panther machete snare

Saving up is the best part of owning it. You obviously appreciate what you have and it's indeed a tremendous set that can last you a lifetime.

Congratulations on saving and now owning a great set of drums. May they give you a lifetime of fulfillment.
 
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