Gauger 5 lug 12” aluminum rims, for Gretsch

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I sold my Gretsch sets and have an aluminum rim for a 12” 5-lug tom (aka Gretsch). Mint condition.

$180 plus fees and shipping. Can’t get this anymore. Can add a Gretsch bracket for $10.

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My question as well, and while I know we think of Gretsch as having die cast hoops, those are also known as "rims." What you've got might be better named "Gretsch RIMS mount."
Just trying to help.
 
studrum said:
My question as well, and while I know we think of Gretsch as having die cast hoops, those are also known as "rims." What you've got might be better named "Gretsch RIMS mount."
Just trying to help.
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Changed it. They are Gauger. Who is the only one to make aluminum rims.
 
What is the benefit to an aluminum rims mount?
 
They are super light and yet totally sturdy. I have quite a few myself, but I can't imagine someone can't make them for a more reasonable price, though.....
 
JazzDrumGuy said:
They are super light and yet totally sturdy. I have quite a few myself, but I can't imagine someone can't make them for a more reasonable price, though.....
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The company said a few years ago that steel was .14 cents a pound and aluminum was $1.70 a pound (8x more than steel) to purchase as raw material. Today would even be way more. Hence rims went from $60 to $180. Today they could be closer to $225 if they were to continue. I think the high increase in price led to fewer buyers and likely put them out of business.
But, if they realize steel doesn’t work for all toms, I’m glad they just didn’t go back to making steel knowing it’s not working correctly, which most corporations would do.
That guy is the real deal, we’d have a better world if more people acted and thought like him.
 
This is the later version with the “adjustable flange” so it can accommodate any 12” tom (not JUST the 5-lug) due to the fact that you can move all 3 of those t-rod insert points around. Might open up your buyer pool a bit. I have them on a bunch of my toms and they are great. Good luck with the sale.
 
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Dtucci said:
This is the later version with the “adjustable flange” so it can accommodate any 12” tom (not JUST the 5-lug) due to the fact that you can move all 3 of those t-rod insert points around. Might open up your buyer pool a bit. I have them on a bunch of my toms and they are great. Good luck with the sale.
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It would work, but this one is longer than the other ones which are shorter and made for 6 lugs.
 
Thought this would sell fast…

Bump $130 plus shipping! Great deal for any Gretsch fan.
 
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