Gretsch Gladstone Postcard

[Powertone]

Was going thru some old drum ephemera and came across this postcard advertising Gretsch Gladstone drums. Just thought I would share.

Anyone on the forum have a Gretsch Gladstone? Would love to see some pictures.

 

[Spongebob]

I still own a complete set of playing cards issued by Gretsch as swag circa 1940s

 

[Spongebob]

Old Gus looks like Capt. Kangaroo

 

[Powertone]

Old Gus looks like Capt. Kangaroo

LOL! I thought the “old war horse” Gus looked familiar.

 

[JDA]

Phil Grant saw more - laid hands on then new- Turkish K Zildjians than ebay reverb combined.

 

[Tanabata]

Gus Helmecke was supposedly the highest paid cat in Sousa's band. Very important bass drummer.

 

[JDA]

Gretsch Gladstone 3-way 14x6'5 in Dark Mahogany from 1939/41
Owned by Cymbalholic in good standing from Barcelona Spain.

 

[Powertone]

Darn, that is a nice lineup of drums! Love the Gladstone and that green sparkle RK ain’t too shabby!

 

[jmoll]

These snares are mine!! Thank you JDA
Powertone, let me know if you wanna see more detailed pictures. I can make some for you.

 

[Powertone]

These snares are mine!! Thank you JDA
Powertone, let me know if you wanna see more detailed pictures. I can make some for you.

Would love to see the Gretsch Gladstone and that fantastic Radio King! What a great vintage lineup!

 

[jmoll]

 

[jmoll]

Sorry, I posted one of the RK pics two times.. And here one of the Gladstone with my Burgundy RB.
If you wanna see something with more details, let me know and I will try to make more pictures.

 

[Powertone]

Thank you so much. Spectacular drums! What a treat to see a G Gladstone. The green RK is spectacular!

PM me your address and I will send you the postcard. It should be with a Gladstone owner.