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Gretsch Cast Bell Brass Snare Drum S1-6514BB-BR 6.5 x 14
Estimated price for orientation: 799 $
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You are bidding on a Gretsch Cast Bell Brass Snare Drum. The model is S1-6514BB-BR. Size is 6.5X14. The drum has 30 degree bearing edge and die cast hoops. Condition is nearly new except Aquarian Focus X coated head has been played on a few sessions by yours truly. Great recording drum...Yes, Gretsch produced real cast bell brass drums and this one is a beauty. Bell Brass is a prized material because it is both Warm and . Sound is somewhere between wood and metal. The alloy (Bell Brass) is actually a bronze with copper and tin. This alloy is very musical and used to make cymbals and bells (hence the name). And because this shell material is cast the shell has porosity (tiny air bubbles) which dampen out overtones for a very pure musical tone It's somewhat like the difference between a wooden baseball bat and an aluminum one. (imagine the Crack vs. the Ring when you hit the sweet spot). The sound of Bell Brass is often described as a "wood metal hybrid" or "best of both worlds" because the porosity gives a warmth you don't usually hear with metal drums. > > >
I think these retailed for $999 back in the day. That's a huge discount off the Tama Cast Bell Brass drums which cost 2X - 6X as much. I am pricing it to sell at $799. Please don't try to low ball me on this one - this is not a toy drum. If you want a cheap rolled brass drum there are many available for less than $250. Cast Bell Brass is the premium of all snare drum materials and this drum is priced accordingly.This drum is very heavy and will be carefully packed/double boxed and will ship fully insured.About MeI am "mofo_knows" from the Pearl Drummer's Forum.You can read about my drum set collection (Currently at 32 sets) by searching "Mofo Knows Drumset Anthology" on the Pearl Drummer's Forum and my snare collection (currently at 78 snares) by searching "Mofo Knows Snare Anthology" on the Pearl Drummers Forum. Together these have been viewed over 200,000 times. Mofo Knows Drums. If you are wondering where all the scientific commentary comes from, I have a PhD from MIT in materials science with a specialty in manufacturing processes. I have spent a lot of time studying the science of how drums are made, and what makes drums sound good.Please also note, I have been an ebay member for 18 years and have bought and sold over 100 drum sets and 200 snare drums with 100% perfect positive feedback. I leave a trail of happy customers. You will not be disappointed.
Description
You are bidding on a Gretsch Cast Bell Brass Snare Drum. The model is S1-6514BB-BR. Size is 6.5X14. The drum has 30 degree bearing edge and die cast hoops. Condition is nearly new except Aquarian Focus X coated head has been played on a few sessions by yours truly. Great recording drum...Yes, Gretsch produced real cast bell brass drums and this one is a beauty. Bell Brass is a prized material because it is both Warm and . Sound is somewhere between wood and metal. The alloy (Bell Brass) is actually a bronze with copper and tin. This alloy is very musical and used to make cymbals and bells (hence the name). And because this shell material is cast the shell has porosity (tiny air bubbles) which dampen out overtones for a very pure musical tone It's somewhat like the difference between a wooden baseball bat and an aluminum one. (imagine the Crack vs. the Ring when you hit the sweet spot). The sound of Bell Brass is often described as a "wood metal hybrid" or "best of both worlds" because the porosity gives a warmth you don't usually hear with metal drums. Please also note, I have been an ebay member for 18 years and have bought and sold over 100 drum sets and 200 snare drums with 100% perfect positive feedback. I leave a trail of happy customers. You will not be disappointed.
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I think these retailed for $999 back in the day. That's a huge discount off the Tama Cast Bell Brass drums which cost 2X - 6X as much. I am pricing it to sell at $799. Please don't try to low ball me on this one - this is not a toy drum. If you want a cheap rolled brass drum there are many available for less than $250. Cast Bell Brass is the premium of all snare drum materials and this drum is priced accordingly.This drum is very heavy and will be carefully packed/double boxed and will ship fully insured.About MeI am "mofo_knows" from the Pearl Drummer's Forum.
You can read about my drum set collection (Currently at 32 sets) by searching "Mofo Knows Drumset Anthology" on the Pearl Drummer's Forum and my snare collection (currently at 78 snares) by searching "Mofo Knows Snare Anthology" on the Pearl Drummers Forum. Together these have been viewed over 200,000 times. Mofo Knows Drums. If you are wondering where all the scientific commentary comes from, I have a PhD from MIT in materials science with a specialty in manufacturing processes. I have spent a lot of time studying the science of how drums are made, and what makes drums sound good.