1957 Vintage Gretsch Broadkaster Drum Set Round Badge Nitron Copper Mist 4 Drums - $2,899 - (Warwick, NY)
1956 Era Gretsch drum set round badge Broadkaster "BOP" Outfit Made in Brooklyn, NY.This Gretsch color is very rare " Gretsch-Nitron Copper Mist" produced approx. 1954 - 1958All shells have Gretsch silver sealer inside, Pre Gretsch label era.Chrome is very good on casings, claws, and rims.All tension rods, washers, original Gretsch from factory.All New Heads **** cymbal stand and splash cymbal not included for display only.THESE DRUMS ARE ALL 3 PLY MOLDED SHELLS AND ALL BEARINGS EDGES ARE IN VERY GOOD, NO SCARS, UNTOUCHED CONDITION.NO EXTRA HOLES OR MODIFICATIONS TO ANY OF THE DRUMS. Snare drum X4157 14 x 5 1/2 with original Gretsch Responso snares, micro sensitive throw-off, built-in tone control, stick chopper rims.Some paint color completely faded to white wrap is seen in pictures. Bass drum X4247 22 x 14 with Jimmy Pratt tone control, disappearing spurs, top dead center diamond plate cymbal stand holder, rail consolette. Drum has faded as compared to other 3 drums see pictures.Wrap Seams tight. Front resonant hoop all inlay present.Batter hoop inlay bottom "not seen" has two tension rods distance or 18 inches missing. Tom Tom X4416 13 x 9 built-in tone controls, stick chopper rims.Seam is tight but raised a littleSome small areas of fade. Floor Tom tom X4409 18 x 16 built-in tone controls, stick chopper rims, 4 Gretsch tom legs.Inner shell has two Re-rings as seen and I'm betting this Jumbo 18 incher came out of the Brooklyn factory that way.Gretsch 3 Ply shells from factory did not typically have rings but this size warrants it.Crazing is seen throughout most of the copper Mist Lacquer.Seam is tight. A really nice 60 Year old Rare vintage Bop kit. Pro packed Fedex ground for lower 48
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