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Database of Articles 11/13 to current

1969-1970 Gretsch Gold Snares

April 30, 2024 Mike Curotto
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“The gold Gretsch snare was circa 69-70 and done right on the cusp of the transition from Round Badge to SSB.” -Steve Maxwell

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In Vintage Drums, Gretsch Tags Mike Curotto, Gretsch gold snare drums, Gretsch round badge, Gretsch stop sign badge
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1960s Gretsch Rock and Roll Set

February 27, 2020 Phil Wilson
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Gretsch drums are some of my very favorite sets to collect and play. The first drum set I actually owned was a 1960s Gretsch kit. It was a beautiful Aqua Satin Flame double bass set. I have owned several Gretsch kits in my collection over the years and currently have a few beautiful Gretsch sets which I highly treasure

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In Phil Wilson, Vintage Drums Tags Gretsch, Gretsch round badge, gretsch rock and roll
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1966 Gretsch Round Badge 20/12/14 in Silver Satin Flame

December 26, 2019 Mark Markowitz
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There was a time many years ago when a 3-piece combo kit or “outfit” was all a jobbing drummer needed. There was no room for any “floor tom” in a cab. And certainly not on any subway train.  So when the opportunity arises to purchase a set in the bass drum, tom tom, snare drum format: do we think one can find a matching floor tom to make our 4 piece kit dream normalcy come true?

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In Mark Markowitz, Vintage Drums Tags Gretsch progressive jazz, Gretsch round badge, Gretsch White satin flame
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