Ransan
Senior Member
Hi Gretsch experts!
I picked up a stop sign badge era 70s Gretsch 4160 snare shell in good shape a few weeks ago from Denver Craigslist ad, for around $45. I have been looking to start a snare project and possibly collecting as well, and been reading about as well as seen some drum restoration projects on YouTube. To get this right, I have been looking for some time now for the proper components and have narrowed them down for the most part. I have talked to a Gretsch rep from the company and he says I can get reissued parts from Hal Leonard company. Some parts I will be able get from Hal Leonard, if I go that route but others aren’t available. Please forgive the naivety in advance, I have a couple of questions:
There is a crack in the grommet holding stop sign badge, should I replace or not to worry?
Will the G5472 lugs work on this snare?
It looks like it uses the G5375 lighting throw off (Gumby), is this correct?
All things equal does it matter what snare rim system I get as long as it’s die cast?
You’re help is greatly appreciated.
I picked up a stop sign badge era 70s Gretsch 4160 snare shell in good shape a few weeks ago from Denver Craigslist ad, for around $45. I have been looking to start a snare project and possibly collecting as well, and been reading about as well as seen some drum restoration projects on YouTube. To get this right, I have been looking for some time now for the proper components and have narrowed them down for the most part. I have talked to a Gretsch rep from the company and he says I can get reissued parts from Hal Leonard company. Some parts I will be able get from Hal Leonard, if I go that route but others aren’t available. Please forgive the naivety in advance, I have a couple of questions:
There is a crack in the grommet holding stop sign badge, should I replace or not to worry?
Will the G5472 lugs work on this snare?
It looks like it uses the G5375 lighting throw off (Gumby), is this correct?
All things equal does it matter what snare rim system I get as long as it’s die cast?
You’re help is greatly appreciated.
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