Gretsch 13/14/28/6.5x14" Broadkaster Roll-Away Outfit Drum Set - 1940s WMP
Gretsch 13/14/28/6.5x14" Broadkaster Roll-Away Outfit Drum Set - 1940s WMP
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This 1940s Gretsch kit is a true piece of history. In its time, the mounted caster bars promised its owner "matchless playing convenience plus impressive stage values", as the whole kit could be rolled on and off, or even around the stage. The kit featured Gretsch's newly introduced tunable toms (still with tack heads on bottom), as well as the new "Console-Rail" on which they could be quickly and easily hung. Period (and likely original) calf heads are present on the bass drum and toms, and the snare has been outfitted with a later version of Gretsch die-cast hoops and Rogers snare wires.
Toms are 12x14" and 9x13", kick and 14x28", and snare is 6.5x14".
Overall condition is good for its age, with age-typical blemishing and fade on the wrap, as well as tarnish, pitting, and light surface rust on the plating. One of the Roll-Away bar thumb-screws is sheared off.
Also included is a hoop-mounted bass drum muffler, 1950s/'60s Floating action pedal, cowbell with mount, and cymbal L-arm (no mount).
Due to the size of the kit, International shipping may not be possible.
BRAND: Gretsch
CONDITION: Used - Good
Condition
Brand New
Brand New items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder and include all original packaging. Products listed by authorized dealers that are unopened, new in box and are covered under the manufacturer’s original limited warranty.
B-Stock
Items that were opened and returned, have a cosmetic imperfection or were used as demo units in a shop. Many B-Stock items come with a limited manufacturer’s warranty.
Mint (Used)
Mint condition items are completely blemish-free and have not been modified in any way. If there are any blemishes and/or modifications, the item needs to be listed as a condition less than mint.
Excellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. When an item has been used, but only has minor cosmetic defects, this can be considered Excellent. Minor surface level scratches, such as fingerprints or stick marks from regular use, would qualify.
Very Good (Used)
Very Good describes items with more cosmetic imperfections than Excellent, but are still in great condition overall. There may be some scratches, finish dings, slight keyholing or light pitting, but nothing that affects the playability or function of the gear.
Good (Used)
Good condition includes items that are in fine working order, but have significant cosmetic imperfections. A cymbal with substantial fleabites, or an old snare drum with some surface rust on the lugs would be classified as Good. Items with dents, or corrosion qualify as Good as long as they are still playable and fully functional.
Fair (Used)
Fair condition items have various imperfections that impact the function of the item. Fair items aren’t broken, but have some minor functional issues. Examples of items in Fair condition are cymbals with repaired cracks, or a playable drum kit with several extra holes.
Poor (Used)
Poor condition items have clear functional problems that will generally require repair. Examples of items in Poor condition include a snare drum with broken lugs, a cymbal with substantial un-repaired cracks, or a drum kit stripped of its finish and missing hoops or other hardware.
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Shipping
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Condition
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