1949!?
Bloody hell.
I saw this on eBay and couldn't resist. It's a 1949 Gretsch Renown Parade Drum. It was around $35 new in 49 and for $2.50 you could order Pearl Inlay on the hoops! I was born in ahhhh.....1949......man those years went by in a hurry - haha.
Guess I'll have to think about joining a marching band - I have two of these Vintage drums now
Gary
1949!?
Bloody hell.
- Zack
Its still in pretty good shape too......congrats
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That looks like a neat drum for a collection..and i see by your admitted date that you are older than i am...coooool..LOL
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Nice it looks pristine!
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Wow... Join a drumline, or make one? Sheesh.. that's amazing
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WOW! Nice find Kona!
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Looks pretty good, will you restore it further? If you do, post a record here so we can see how it comes along.
Dont let Les see it lol
He loves anything with a G on it
Beautiful drum! (ya old fart! ... lol)
Ahh, nice to know that I'm three years younger than you, kona! (Wonder if there's some '52-vintage Gon Bops out there?) That's a great-lookin' drum, man--and marchin' with that Gretsch in a parade is one awesome way to celebrate that milestone!
Cheers, bro'!
keep the beat goin' ... Don't keep it to yourself!
Charlie
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Looks like it's in excellent shape, especially for the age. Congrats on the find!!
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Yes zzzdanz, it is a single tension drum. It hasn't arrived yet (eta Aug 25 via USP) but it looks like it the one in the catalog here. Look at the Prices!! I laughed when I saw the Pearl Inlay prices on the Broadcaster.......$2.50 and $15.00 - man those prices bring back memories of when I could walk into a "Soda Shop" and order a coke for 6c and 8c to leave with the bottle. Ya drummer - I guess I am an "old fart."
Gary
Congrats, man.
There's a chunk of history in your own backyard.
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