Gretsch / Roundbadge 20, 12, 16 & Snare / 1960's / Original Blue Sparkle / Drum
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Gretsch Mid 60's Progressive Jazz Outfit : Sizes: 20/14, 12/8, 16/16, and 14/5 SnareShells: 5-ply. Finish: Original Blue Sparkle.Details: This kit seems to have been built during mid 60's and the rack, kick and snare all have close serial numbers.The kick drum wrap is tight, and the seam is original. The sparkle wrap has aged perfectly with no fade and has the beautiful broken glass glitter reflection. The bass drums hoops have the original inlays (that have faded slightly), and the paint work is original, if a little worn. The T-rods and claws are clean with minimal pitting, as are the lugs. Internally the drum is painted silver and has the 'paper tag' intact. 'Pratt' -muffler intact and working.Rail mount is in good,clean working order, as is the cymbal mount and arm. The 12" tom is fitted with a new diamond plate mount. The tom wrap clean, bright with no fading and the seam is tight. The chrome work shows little pitting, and the hoops are clean with some minimal damage and corrosion. Both internal mufflers are present and in good working order. All tension bolts appear to be original. The drums interior silver sealer is flawless.The 16" floor tom wrap is clean and bright, with no fading and the beautiful glass effect, the seam appears original and tight. The lugs and hoops show minimal pitting and are clean and bright.Both mufflers are clean and in good working order.All mounts are working and clean, with original legs. Tension bolts are all original.The interior finish is clean and original.The snare is in excellent original condition too. The wrap is tight and bright, with no fading. The Micro-sensitive strainer and 4-point adjuster are clean and work well.Internally the drum is clean and the reso-coat is clean.Muffler works well and original drum key and holder are present.Chrome work is clean on the 8-lugs, hoops have some wear and marks.Heads; The kick has Original batter and White Logo reso.Toms have Remo Emperor Coated Batters and Ambassador Coated resos. (12" is very tight)Snare has Ambassador batter and HazyWhat We Say:This kit sounds incredible and looks out of this world. The finish is very clean and original, and reflects any light and really shimmers!!A excellent players or collectors kit, the drums are in great condition and all chrome work is clean and bright.These drums have that 'Great Gretsch Sound'!!!More Info www.rustydrums.co.uk
Rusty Drums, UK 
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Rusty Drums was established in 2010 by professional drummers, with the aim of importing 'fresh', desirable vintage drum equipment to the UK market.
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