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Database of Articles 11/13 to current

Vintage Gretsch Round Badge Finishes

July 31, 2022 Rick Gier

Just how common are the various wraps and finishes that Gretsch used on its vintage drums? This study reviews data gathered from a representative sample of Round Badge Gretsch drums produced from about 1962 through about 1969.

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In Vintage Drums, Gretsch, Rick Gier Tags Gretsch Drums, Gretsch drums finishes
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Harvey Wolfson and his Gretsch Drums

November 30, 2018 Rick Van Horn
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“By now it was 1956, and my drums were getting pretty worn and shabby from all the traveling. So I talked to the officer in charge of the tour, whose name was Lieutenant Whiting. I told him that I’d pretty much used my drums up playing so many dates. He told me to go to the music store in downtown Atlanta and order whatever I thought I was going to need, and send the bill to him.

“I went to the store and ordered the best set of drums that I could find in the Gretsch catalog: a Broadkaster ‘Bop’ outfit, including two 22″ K Zildjian cymbals.

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In Legendary Drummers Tags Gretsch Drums, Harvey Wolfson
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1954 Gretsch Broadkaster "Name Band" Drum Set w Zildjian cymbals - $3000

January 17, 2018 George Lawrence
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This is a brokered set. Serious offers only. The owner will ship from Abilene Texas. 14 x 6.5 snare, 14x22 bs, 9x13 and 16x16 toms. 15" hats and 18" crash from the same era. In excellent shape. Please direct all questions and offers to George Lawrence either in the comments below or via email george@notsomoderndrummer.com. 

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In George's List, Vintage Drums Tags Gretsch Drums
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The Gretsch Drum Kit That Made Olympic History (Tony Williams' yellow set)

August 9, 2016 Fred Gretsch
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 “There I was, thinking, ‘This is the kit that Tony Williams played; they’re his drums. And I’m responsible for them.’ So I started trying to take the drums down and get them someplace safe. Then a security person walked up and said, ‘Get your ass off stage.’ I told him, ‘I’ve gotta get my drums off first. These are really historic drums.’

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In Vintage Drums Tags Gretsch Drums, Tony Williams, Alvino Bennett
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Fred Gretsch Receives Honorary Degree from Elmhurst College

June 3, 2016 George Lawrence

Fred Gretsch is flanked by Elmhurst College Interim President Larry Braskamp (left) and Music Department Chair Peter Griffin.

Fred Gretsch Receives Honarary Degree from Elmhurst College

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In Industry News Tags Gretsch, Fred Gretsch, Gretsch Drums, Elmhurst College
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