(SOLD) Used Gretsch Snare Drum Blue Sparkle 1960s
Gretsch Round Badge 1960s snare drum in blue sparkle. What a beauty! The blue sparkle wrap looks stunning, it's got a nice depth to it and is great under lights. It's got a really nice balance to the sound; the signature maple shell has aged gracefully and has a lot of warmth and body, while the die-cast hoops and 30 degree edges add a nice little touch of brightness and attack. The 6" deep shell offers great tuning range; she sounds sweet at a variety of tunings. These drums are built to last, and this one has held up beautifully through the decades, condition is pretty good. Grab a great vintage workhorse that you can pass on to your grandkids!
Manufacturer: Grestch
Model: USA Round Badge Snare Drum
Size: 14" x 6"
Lugs: 8
Year: Early 1960s (no paper tag, dated by silver sealed 6-ply shell and badge)
Made in: Brooklyn NY, USA
Finish: Blue sparkle wrap
Shell construction: 6-ply maple, silver sealer
Hoops: Die-cast
Mods: Snare wires replaced with similar era Slingerland wires
Batter head: Remo Emperor coated, new (not pictured)
Resonant head: Remo Ambassador hazy, used but good condition
Condition notes: No major scratches or dings. Shell is in round. Chrome is in fair condition with some noticeable pitting, but will hold up for ages yet. Aside from the pitting, there's no rust etc. Original throw works fine, dampener still attached but disengaged. Tunes up easily, no issues with lugs or tension rods, modern heads are a little snug but they fit and tune up no worries. Overall: good condition.