Vintage 1950's Gretsch 3 ply Drums & original K Istanbul Zildjian's
Stunning White Marine Pearl
Stored from the 1960's until now!
The Three piece set is in near mint condition
Here are the details of each drum
9"x 13" Tom
3 ply shell
Chrome over Brass Hoops
Original tension rods and flat washers
Original Gretsch Calf skin heads each has a tear
Original Diamond mounting plate
Original Mufflers
14" x 22" Bass drum
3 ply shell
Original bass hoops with factory inlay with
Original Glossy original lacquer finish
Original Cymbal L arm mount and L arm
Original Chrome over Brass Faucet style t's and claws
Original Calf skin heads, batter side has some tape wear and 1 small 1/2" rip
Original bass drum spurs and mounts
Original Pratt muffler
Walberg/Gretsch Rail Mount in exc mechanical and operational condition
Stunning microsensitive snare drum
3 ply shell
Original Microsensitive Throw exc mechanical and operational condition
Original single point fast tension butt end
Original Muffler
Original Responso wires
Original First Generation Gretsch Die cast hoops with great Chrome!
Original tension rods and flat washers
60's era drum heads
Condition , All edges are factory original and in exc condition
The finish is original and is free of any scuffs scratches and all seams are tight and flat
The chrome is goprgeous throughout the set with the only real sign of wear being a small bit
of chrome flake on the 13" tom's mounting plate. A NOS Walberg plate will be included with the set!
As if the gorgeous set was not enough it is also complimented with original K Istanbul Zildjian cymbals
Here we have a 16" 1085 gram riveted cymbal
No cracks or keyholes & the cymbal has all its rivets
It is also complet with its original Zildjian made in Turkey paper tag and cymbal stampings as well as the makers signature
The only real flaw is a slight area of bend in the 9 o'clock position in the 4th picture below.
These are the 13" Hi hats
#1 The top is 410 grams !!!
No cracks or keyholes & but the cymbal has a couple of small edge nicks with the worst being displayed in the 6th picture below
It is also complet with its original Zildjian made in Turkey paper tag and cymbal stampings as well as the makers signature
The bottom that arrived was a cracked Avedis so i have found the ideal sonic mate for this in the repercussions Vault
Here we have a 13" 710 Gram EAK
Excellent condition except for some minor wear in the center hole
No cracks chips fractures etc
The pair sounds great!
The set includes the original Snare and hi hat stand
Also the original gretsch Floating action bass drum pedal
