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Sunday, January 26, 2014

Build Your Own Gretsch - #2

This is a snare I'm keeping and we're using ourselves. Really nice Gretsch shell I got cheap 3 or 4 years ago, as the drill holes didn't align with the seam in the wrap. Founld Lightning throw on eBay, bought brand new buttplate from Dave's Drum Shop in Ottawa, added Champagne lugs and COB "stickchopper" hoops. Also Aquarian  American Vintage heads because these Gretsch shells are larger diameter, and conventional heads don't fit. I thought about rewrapping the shell but I liked the white pearl wrap, so did some minor surgery on it, and voila, a "build your own Gretsch" ...






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