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The Yellow Nitron (wrap) finish is probably the LEAST desirable. The Lacquer (Rosewood, Walnut, Burnt Orange, Natural) are the most sought after and command the highest prices. The DEEP SHELLS ('80's-'90's fad) are also not popular in vintage Gretsch. The standard depth shells tune easier, have better tone, record best and are what most Gretsch nuts are after. Believe me, going thru lots of Gretsch kits thru the years, this is true. Perfect example: one of my current kits is '80-'90's Gretsch square badge, Burnt Orange Lacquer, Deep Shells (9x10, 10x12, 11x13, 12x14, 16x16, 22x22 (that's right 22" dia. x 22" deep, 4-spur bass. never seen another one of these monsters. eat your heart out Orange County Drums). A gorgeous desirable lacquer finish BUT DEEP SHELLS. Paid $600 for them. If they were standard depth, they would have been $1800 easy. The Gretsch maple snare drums are also not as highly regarded as their COB 4160 snares. I use a bastardized 6.5x14 Gretsch Stop Sign Badge (older) maple snare (has Slingerland TDR extended strainer & butt, die-cast top, triple-flange bottom rims, recut edges) with this kit. No resale or collector value but sounds killer. Having all the original hardware with the drums helps too, as vintage Gretsch hardware is pricey. You could be sitting on these for quite a while if you are waiting for the 'collector value' to rise. The deep shells are a Love-Hate relationship. If you want to unload them cheap and get something easier to work with, I might be interested.
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