Beautiful 3-ply Gretsch orphan kit from the 1950s. This kit is largely a restoration. 9×13: All original with no extra holes. Has some tom rash and minor dings on the rims but overall is in excellent condition. Bearing edges are very clean. 16×16: Two disappearing spur bracket holes plugged using 3-ply wood. Three more tiny ones plugged by leg brackets. Bottom bearing edge has some patches and was shortened about 1/16 and rerouted. It has the an era-correct edge contour that matches the top one. Replacement legs, replacement tension rods on bottom. Some minor dings on rims but everything is in round. Rewrapped in Antique White Marine Pearl from Precision. Both mufflers and badge present. 14×20: A bunch of extra holes plugged from aftermarket spur brackets. RB-style silver sealer inside. Original bearing edges are excellent. Pratt muffler and badge present. This drum never had a tom or cymbal mount. The Gladstone brackets and the natural wood hoops are super classy and hard to find. The kit plays very well and has a nice vintage tone, quite a bit more open than 6-ply Round Badge drums with die cast rims. All hardware is in good working order with no stripped threads anywhere. See video of this kit here. The item “GRETSCH 50s Vtg 3-Ply Drum Set 13/16/20 WMP Gladstone Brackets Round Badge Kit” is in sale since Tuesday, August 7, 2018. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Percussion\Drums\Sets & Kits”. The seller is “nakedvintageseattle” and is located in Seattle, Washington. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Custom Bundle: No
- MPN: Does Not Apply
- Brand: Gretsch
- Non-Domestic Product: No
Tags: 3-ply, badge, brackets, drum, gladstone, gretsch