Brian Blade's Vintage Gretsch Be Bop Drum Kit
1970's Classics
8" X 12" 14" X 14" WITH THE RARE 14" X 18" BASS DRUM
THE SOUND IS EXCELLENT!
Here are some Scans of Brian with the set in a Modern Drummer interview
FACTORY BLACK NITRON FINISH
FAMOUS GRETSCH DIE CAST HOOPS
ORIGINAL BASS HOOPS WITH FACTORY INLAY
SMALL BROADKASTER LUGS ON THE 12" AND 14"
LARGE BROADKASTER LUGS ON THE BASS DRUM
PRATT MUFFLER ON BASS DRUM AND DUAL MUFFLERS ON THE FLOOR TOM
FRESH SMOOTH WHITE GRETSCH LOGO BASS DRUM HEAD
THESE ARE THE CLASSIC JASPER SHELLS WITH FACTORY SILVER INTERIORS
SERIAL & MODEL NUMBERS ARE 4417 100168, 4450 86458, 4244 86640
THE 12" DRUM STARTED LIFE AS A CONCERT TOM BUT WAS PROFESSIONALLY
CONVERTED TO A STANDARD TOM USING THE ORIGINAL GRETSCH
FACTORY EDGE AND GENUINE ERA COMPONENTS
THE FINISH IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH ONLY A FEW LIGHT MARKS
THROUGHOUT THE SET, BEARINGS EDGES ARE ALL IN EXCELLENT
FACTORY ORIGINAL CONDITION. THE CHROME PLATING IS ALSO EXCELLENT
ALL AROUND THE SET!
The only rea; chrome wear is on the tom post upright tube which has been shined up ( mildly dulled)
with steel wool see more info below
This is an archive picture and shows new remo heads, However the set will ship with
the heads last used and tuned by Brian on his last performance with the set.
The set will ship with full Certificate of Authenticity
Here is What Brian has to say about these drums
" hey cherie, thank you so much for your generosity of the vintage
keys and the help with the drums and bass drum hoops. the set sounds
amazing and i am very happy with everything"
" as i said before, i truly apologize for the alterations on the tom mount and arm with the steel wool. i'm sorry to
have done this, but i thought it would always be my set and i tend to overdo things sometimes.
let me know how to make it up to you. thank you for everything and talk to you soon. all the best < brian > "
