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Gretsch USA Custom 1980's Black Nitron 24/13/16

  • 24 x 16
  • 16 x 16
  • 13 x 9

I bought brand new Humes and Berg Tuxedo bags for all the drums. The drums are in their new bags, all packed up for shipping.
They are in two boxes:
The bass, floor tom, and hardware are in one box (54 lbs - 26x26x20).
13 is in one box (14 lbs - 17x17x11).

Excellent USA Jasper shell Gretsch set. The drums, wrap, and parts appear to be all original, with no extra holes or modifications.

You can buy a new modern Gretch kit for more money or get the real deal with a little mojo.

It appears that all three of the drums badge grommets have been removed and reinstalled at some point.  This is visible only on the inside of the shells. The interior grommet areas have been touched up with matching gray sealer paint.  The grommets look original; however, I'm unsure why this was done. I received the drums like this, which has never been an issue.  I honestly don't think the set has ever been recovered.  The wrap is rock solid, and there is absolutely zero seam lift or wrap bubbles anywhere that I can notice.  There are light scratches in various places, but no significant blemishes or marks that can be noticed from more than a few feet away.  So, the grommets and touch-up paint at the grommet holes on the interior of the shells are the only significant issues with the drums.

All the shells are solid without any ply separation anywhere that I can see.  All the edges are in excellent shape and are nicely cut 1980s factory edges.  The interior paint is all nice. The 13 and 24 have the original paper labels firmly attached, but the 16 is missing its paper label.  The 2 toms have working mufflers on resonant and batter sides. They work well and don't appear to have been removed at any time.  The 13 and 24 are virgin shells and were never drilled for tom mounts.

All the hardware (T-rods, lugs, claws, FT leg mounts, spurs, die-cast hoops, etc) is original, perfectly functioning, and in excellent shape.  I only found one tension rod longer than the rest, and I don't even remember which drum it's on.

The 13" Tom has a 1980's 'Drop G' badge. The bass and 16 have 80s Square badges.

16x16 floor tom has the original hollow legs that are great lightweight for gigging.

The drums have obviously been very well cared for over the years.  I have never taken them out of my house as I'm not playing these days. Reluctantly selling due to moving and expenses.

All heads are older but usable and could be replaced.

Please message me if you have any questions or if I missed something.

Listed6 months ago
Condition
Brand
Model
  • 80's USA
Finish
  • Black Wrap
Categories
Year
  • 1980's
Made In
  • United States

About the Seller

Bill's Drum Shop

MILLIS, MA, United States
(31)
Joined Reverb:2017
Items Sold:9
Gretsch USA Jasper 1980's Black Nitron 24/13/16 Virgin Bass and Tom with new H&B Tuxedo bags
Gretsch USA Jasper 1980's Black Nitron 24/13/16 Virgin Bass and Tom with new H&B Tuxedo bags
Originally $4,000, now $3,249 ($751 price drop)
$751 price drop

About This Listing

Gretsch USA Custom 1980's Black Nitron 24/13/16

  • 24 x 16
  • 16 x 16
  • 13 x 9

I bought brand new Humes and Berg Tuxedo bags for all the drums. The drums are in their new bags, all packed up for shipping.
They are in two boxes:
The bass, floor tom, and hardware are in one box (54 lbs - 26x26x20).
13 is in one box (14 lbs - 17x17x11).

Excellent USA Jasper shell Gretsch set. The drums, wrap, and parts appear to be all original, with no extra holes or modifications.

You can buy a new modern Gretch kit for more money or get the real deal with a little mojo.

It appears that all three of the drums badge grommets have been removed and reinstalled at some point.  This is visible only on the inside of the shells. The interior grommet areas have been touched up with matching gray sealer paint.  The grommets look original; however, I'm unsure why this was done. I received the drums like this, which has never been an issue.  I honestly don't think the set has ever been recovered.  The wrap is rock solid, and there is absolutely zero seam lift or wrap bubbles anywhere that I can notice.  There are light scratches in various places, but no significant blemishes or marks that can be noticed from more than a few feet away.  So, the grommets and touch-up paint at the grommet holes on the interior of the shells are the only significant issues with the drums.

All the shells are solid without any ply separation anywhere that I can see.  All the edges are in excellent shape and are nicely cut 1980s factory edges.  The interior paint is all nice. The 13 and 24 have the original paper labels firmly attached, but the 16 is missing its paper label.  The 2 toms have working mufflers on resonant and batter sides. They work well and don't appear to have been removed at any time.  The 13 and 24 are virgin shells and were never drilled for tom mounts.

All the hardware (T-rods, lugs, claws, FT leg mounts, spurs, die-cast hoops, etc) is original, perfectly functioning, and in excellent shape.  I only found one tension rod longer than the rest, and I don't even remember which drum it's on.

The 13" Tom has a 1980's 'Drop G' badge. The bass and 16 have 80s Square badges.

16x16 floor tom has the original hollow legs that are great lightweight for gigging.

The drums have obviously been very well cared for over the years.  I have never taken them out of my house as I'm not playing these days. Reluctantly selling due to moving and expenses.

All heads are older but usable and could be replaced.

Please message me if you have any questions or if I missed something.

Listed6 months ago
Condition
Brand
Model
  • 80's USA
Finish
  • Black Wrap
Categories
Year
  • 1980's
Made In
  • United States

About the Seller

Bill's Drum Shop

MILLIS, MA, United States
(31)
Joined Reverb:2017
Items Sold:9

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