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1940,s Gretsch WMP 6x14 snare drum
Estimated price for orientation: 600 $
Category: Snare Drums
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: GRETSCH
Rare 40s Gretsch WMP 6.5 x 14 Catalina 8 lug snare drum in damn near MINT condition.It is all original except for new Remo heads that i played with brushes.Of course it has the infamous "Stick Chopper" rims in almost flawless condition ,Responso 12 strand snare wires and the beautiful 3 ply shell with Maple/Mahogany/Maple and Maple reinforcing rings.The drum is totally in round with no extra holes and a flat seam.The top reinforcing ring has (828) stamped on it and i have no idea what it means.The rare RED bakelite lugs are a killer!!!Very few of these where produced in WMP.Check out the pics showing the natural yellowing of the pearl. The Himes & Berg Enduro(Made in the USA) hard case is included in the price. ****************INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS MOST WELCOME************************** There are so many watchers why no questions??????? Shipping is $25.00 in the lower 48 states I bought this drum Nov 23,2004 for $800.00 and i was the winning bidder out of 14 bids and ill be damned if ill sell it for less!!!!! The Case i,m including in the price i bought seperately. Never in a million years did i think it would not be worth what i paid for it!!!!!!! Are all the vintage guys dead???????????????????????????????????????????????????? Here
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| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | GRETSCH |
Rare 40s Gretsch WMP 6.5 x 14 Catalina 8 lug snare drum in damn near MINT condition.It is all original except for new Remo heads that i played with brushes.Of course it has the infamous "Stick Chopper" rims in almost flawless condition ,Responso 12 strand snare wires and the beautiful 3 ply shell with Maple/Mahogany/Maple and Maple reinforcing rings.The drum is totally in round with no extra holes and a flat seam.The top reinforcing ring has (828) stamped on it and i have no idea what it means.The rare RED bakelite lugs are a killer!!!Very few of these where produced in WMP.Check out the pics showing the natural yellowing of the pearl. The Himes & Berg Enduro(Made in the USA) hard case is included in the price. ****************INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS MOST WELCOME************************** There are so many watchers why no questions??????? Shipping is $25.00 in the lower 48 states I bought this drum Nov 23,2004 for $800.00 and i was the winning bidder out of 14 bids and ill be damned if ill sell it for less!!!!! The Case i,m including in the price i bought seperately. Never in a million years did i think it would not be worth what i paid for it!!!!!!! Are all the vintage guys dead???????????????????????????????????????????????????? Here