Gretsch Drum Serial Numbers 129029
Brooklyn, New York and Gretsch Drums share an inseparable legacy that is reflected in the Gretsch Brooklyn Series.Proudly hand-crafted in Gretsch’s Ridgeland, SC, USA factory, Gretsch Brooklyn produces a sound that is immediately recognizable, yet distinctively reinvented. Brooklyn drums feature 6-ply North American maple/poplar shells and are made slightly thicker than Gretsch’s USA Custom Drums and have a 30-degree bearing edge.Shell interiors are finished with classic Gretsch Silver Sealer. Each shell comes with a distinctive Brooklyn internal shell label that identifies the drum shell model number and serial number.Brooklyn toms and snares feature the distinctive Gretsch “302” hoop.
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Its 3mm thick and double-flanged and is reminiscent of hoops used by Gretsch until the mid 1950’s. Brooklyn delivers classic Gretsch tones that are full, punchy and warm. Brooklyn’s innovative specifications created a new Gretsch tonal characteristic that is slightly more open and satisfyingly ambient. There is no denying that Brooklyn drums possess the sound of classic Gretsch drums, but deliver their own sonic personality.Gretsch S1-6514 Gold Series 14x6.5in Seamless Aluminium SnareGretsch welcomes another new member to the Gold series snare line. The thin brushed aluminum shell creates a drier, more sensitive tone due to the inherent qualities of aluminum.The tone is more focused with less overtones.
Vintage Vault: 1962 Gretsch 6196 Country Club. Gretsch released its first cutaway electric guitars in 1951, this time in response to Gibson’s ES-350 Premier (1947) and L-5 CES (1951). These Gretsch cutaways were the Electro II 6192 (in sunburst finish) and 6193 (natural). The 17' guitars were equipped with gold-plated hardware and two pickups. Gretsch Serial Numbers. Only approximate year of manufacturer can be determined by Gretsch serial numbers before 1965. It is best to date your pre-1965 Gretsch by serial number and by specs. Although Gretsch's during this period seem chronologically ordered (and in many cases are), the numbers and labels often can not determine the exact year.
These qualities are offset by the sharp tonal contrast of the 13 ply rock maple hoops. The wood hoops are low profile to enhance playing comfort and feature beveled edges to provide a unique look.Sonically, these hoops produce an earthy, warm timbre with explosive cross-stick clicks. From delicate buzz rolls to piercing back beats, the new Gold Series Aluminum/Wood hoops snare is visually and sonically differentiated.