As of this listing this is one of two known sets in this finish from this early era of
Stop sign Badge drum production. The other set is a 12 13 16 20 set up owned by a
fellow collector and ebayer: ) There have been a few snares spotted on ebay over the years but none
the less it is different to say the least
This factory matched set has many unique features starting with the finish color
A white oyster or silk type finish originated by European makers and used first I believe by Sonor
The finish was adopted by Gretsch in the 70's but not cataloged as an
official color until the post 2000 rebirth of the mighty Gretsch company
when a Vinyard Series snare was cataloged in this finish.
The set consists of all Japser shells with factory edges
Hardware features include
<> 9"x13" Tom
Hardware includes
4943 Diamond Plate mount
2 5540 Twin Head tone controls
New Die Cast hoops
5473 Gretsch Lugs
Edges Shell and finish are perfect
Original Tension rods and washers
NEW REMO Heads
16"x16" Floor tom
Hardware includes
4820 Diamond Plate Floor tom leg mounts
4930 Floor tom legs First generation wide knuled upgraded floor tom legs
2 5540 Twin Head tone controls
Die Cast hoops
# 5474 Gretsch Lugs
Edges Shell and finish are perfect
NEW REMO heads
Original Gretsch Heads
14"x20" Bass drum
4805 UPGRADED PRE MIC STAND STYLE WIDE Bass drum Cymbal L arm
4820 Diamond Plate Floor tom cymbal L arm mount
5474 Gretsch Lugs
5462 Wood Hoop Claws
5454 Bass drum T rods
# 4942 GRETSCH INTRODUCES THEIR OWN NEW Bass drum Rail
tom holder as seen on this set
The Bass drum hoops are new replacement with Chrome inlay
Thanks to the good folks at Gretsch I was provided with enough material to replace the inlays
However they also informed me that the early 1970 version of this material had a blue tint
and that the new white material may not match well, they were correct but I
will include the material and you can make your own decision
The chrome does looking dashing!
5430 Pratt bass drum Muffler
4960 Bass drum spurs
Gretsch Remo logo head
