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Originally Posted by chrisso  The question is not what vintage kits you can buy cheap IMO.
The original post was about selling a Gretsch kit used in the studio.
1) This era of Gretsch is one loved by many studio drummers.
2) To replace the kit with something that has an equal pedigree would be hard or expensive.
3) The colour doesn't add a great deal to the value IMO.
70's and 80's Gretsch kits are sought after.........but for their recording pedigree (and sound of course).
A good alternative would be to buy a new kit by one of the many mainstream manufacturers. I'd rather have the Gretsch.
I'm neither a Gretsch fanatic or own a similar kit by the way. |
I disagree, mainly with the second point:
"To replace the kit with something that has an equal pedigree would be hard or expensive."
Recorded music probably features more Ludwig, Slingerland, Rogers, Pearl, Tama and Yamaha drums then Gretsch by a long shot. Look at popular studio and group drummers in all genres (past and present) and what drums they endorse/endorsed. Gretsch is very much in the minority (albeit some
great drummers played Gretsch). Gretsch was and always will be a guitar manufacturer first and foremost. You want to talk about a rock solid pedigree? First place goes to the Ludwig Supraphonic snare by a long shot. The most recorded snare drum in history (and can bought used for around $150). I maintain, dump those things on a Tony Williams fanatic. Get yourself a few older "player" kits. A three ply shell with good edges sounds great tuned up, low, in the middle, muffled, open or with just about any head combo (even without bottom heads as much as I hate to admit it). Jasper shells have their place, but they are very much a one trick pony.