Ricardo, should of combined these into one thread but hey, thanks for the pics!
I was asked to meet at the side door; this is the unassuming entrance for my personalized tour. Nowhere in sight is there a sign or any other indication that this is the place :
Once inside, I was met by my tour guide...........the first order of business is the discussion of the composition of the Keller shells; this is a small portion of the inventory on hand :
The first room is the rough sanding where the excess glue and any other flaws are quickly reduced:
Gretsch USA & Zildjian(What Else Would I Ever Need ?)
Ricardo, should of combined these into one thread but hey, thanks for the pics!
Yes that was all very informative. I am surprised that the Gretsch shop is not much ahead of my own as far as machines and technology.
click to see my kit re-veneer/finish
http://www.drumchat.com/showthread.p...168#post379168
So all the shells are out-sourced, as well as the hardware, including the hoops. This is the finish and assembly plant? Who makes the out-sourced stuff for them, choosing laminates, designing lugs/badges, making mounts, etc.?
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Yes...........the assembly and finishing process.
I didn't ask about the sources of the other components but I wish I would have.
As far as design, my '54 snare has the same lugs used today.
I don't think the lugs have changed on USA shells since Noah learned to swim.
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Dang, that would be a dream job for me. Love any and all drum projects, be it builds, restores, finishing, etc. Really a rewarding experience, i'm glad you got to see the place and get a bit of an insider's look into their operation.
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