Drumsonsale.com has good prices on the new Gretsch repro stuff. I got spurs, a diamond plate, cymbal L-arm, and new microsensitive throwoff from them
That is a fine looking set of drums. 20,13,16 with a JazzFest?Good score! I've got a red glitter kit, too! I use it as my gigger.. View attachment 401055
I will check them out also. Great kit!Drumsonsale.com has good prices on the new Gretsch repro stuff. I got spurs, a diamond plate, cymbal L-arm, and new microsensitive throwoff from them View attachment 401076
Yes, and thanks..I'd like to add the matching snare drum some day, if one comes along that isn't too expensive..but for now that Ludwig is a great sub..That is a fine looking set of drums. 20,13,16 with a JazzFest?
I saw a nice one on Ebay yesterday. I have no idea how often this color snare comes up, but I assume not too often. I would think that if someone has a matching kit as I think they would try and hold on to it. If it is an orphan drum without a matching kit or sentimental attachment that may be a different story.Yes, and thanks..I'd like to add the matching snare drum some day, if one comes along that isn't too expensive..but for now that Ludwig is a great sub..
Can't say one was better. It took some experimentation and intuition. Had to be really careful with the bleach, but that brought back a lot of the whiteness, of course.Was one product better than another in cleaning the head? I would be a little worried about bleach even if it is diliuted with water.
I used some Dawn mixed with water and used a war washing sponge to help with some of the dirt and stains. I am going to try a magic eraser sponge next and see how that does before I go the bleach route. The head does have a slit in it on the bearing edge so I don't want to press too hard.Can't say one was better. It took some experimentation and intuition. Had to be really careful with the bleach, but that brought back a lot of the whiteness, of course.
I would say, minimally, a gentle scrubbing with soap and water and then some careful work with the bleach as needed. Also, expect to lose some of the roughness of the texture coating. It's inevitable.
The Cymbal arm is 12.7mm correct?Drumsonsale.com has good prices on the new Gretsch repro stuff. I got spurs, a diamond plate, cymbal L-arm, and new microsensitive throwoff from them View attachment 401076
Nope, the 10.3 for the vintage diamond plate.The Cymbal arm is 12.7mm correct?
Great. Thank you!Nope, the 10.3 for the vintage diamond plate.
https://drumsonsale.com/gretsch-vintage-bass-drum-10-3mm-cymbal-holder.html
Aaron that is good to know. I have been thinking of sanding and repainting the hoops, but haven't decided. I may just reattach the wrap inlay for now and call it original for nowVery nice!
Re: the bass drum hoops, it's wild, but... Gretsch shot a final coat of clear nitro lacquer over the hoops AFTER the inlays were installed. So a lot of the yellowing/fade is due to that stuff aging, you see it all the time.
Here's a very clear example, photo taken from Maxwell's site of a silver Gretsch they had for sale.
Nice kit!!!Congrats on a great buy. You will not regret it. I was 15 in 1974 when a neighbor sold me this 4 piece set and 2 Zildjian cymbals for $100. Years later I found out it was the 1958 Anniversary "One Nighter Plus" set. 47 years later I still have it. Still enjoy playing it.
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are you going to get a Floor Tom (or have you..) for that or "we can help" : D ..Congrats on a great buy. You will not regret it. I was 15 in 1974 when a neighbor sold me this 4 piece set and 2 Zildjian cymbals for $100. Years later I found out it was the 1958 Anniversary "One Nighter Plus" set. 47 years later I still have it. Still enjoy playing it.
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are you going to get a Floor Tom (or have you..) for that or "we can help" : D ..
Those are 6 ply or 3 ply really nice... rare too. But nice.
I think they are 6 ply really nice.