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Gretsch Broadkaster 4157 WMP 5.5x14"Name Band Snare Drum Vintage'59 Jasper Maple
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Description
Gretsch Snare Drum
14" Diameter x 5.5" Deep - "Broadkaster" Name Band Model #4157
Original White Marine Pearl Wrap
Era: 1959 - Original Silver Sealer Painted Interior, Pre-Paper Label
6-Ply Maple / Gum / M/G/G/M
Original Chrome Hardware includes 8 Renown Center Lugs, Micro-Sensitive Throw-Off, Single-Point Butt Side Strainer, and 2nd Generation Tall Die-Cast Rims
Upgrades: Remo Ambassador Coated batter head, Evans Orchestra Clear Snare Resonant
Original Gretsch "Responso" Snare Wires
No modifications or extra holes
All Complete, Original, and Fully Functional - Ready to play
US Shipping is $35 International Airmail is $135 Canada is $95, Australia $165 Condition Description: VG - snare is in very good condition, only real issue is resonant hoop has some plating loss in a couple sections as pictured. No extra holes or modifications. Original white marine pearl wrap is very clean with no cracks or damages and minimal fading. Shell is clean with tight plies and smooth bearing edges. Chrome hardware is shiny and clean except for rim as noted above.