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Gretsch 5.5x14" Green Metallic Lacquer 3Ply Maple Dixieland Snare Drum 50s RB BK

listed at $769.92

This listing is from our archives — ask us; we may have, or can source, its sibling.

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Condition: UsedSKU: d-green gretsch-6

Description

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Gretsch Snare Drum

14" Diameter x 5.5" Deep - Dixieland Model

Original Green Metallic Lacquer (Same shade as Cadillac Green but just Duco Paint no clear wrap)

Era: Mid 1950s - Pre-Paper Label Era with Round Badge

Featured in 1954 '55 and '58 catalogs (see last pic scan)

3 Thick Plies Maple / Poplar / Maple

Natural Maple Interior

Chrome Hardware includes 6 Renown Center Lugs, 4-Point Strainer, Single Flange Chrome over Brass Rims with Original Clips and Tension Rods

Upgrades: Brand New Coated Batter Head and Clear Resonant Snare Heads and good condition snare wires

No modifications or extra holes

All Complete, Original, and Fully Functional and Ready to play

US Shipping is $29

International Airmail is $85

Canada is $75, Australia $95

Condition Description: EXC - excellent condition snare drum with no extra holes or modifications. Clean original duco finish looks pristine, no damages, checking, minimal paint loss. Chrome hardware is clean and shiny, all original with no damages outside of some slight bends to the rims from regular tension. Shell is clean with tight plies and no cracks or damages. Interior ply seam does not overlap and has some possibly factory tape residue and sealer (pic #12).  Heads are brand new, snares excellent, great sound