Brian Blades Vintage GRETSCH 18 Bass JAZZ BOP Drum SET WORLDWIDE PLAYERS & COLLECTORS DREAM SET DO NOT MISS Start Price USD 9.00 Current Price USD 4,127.99 Time Left - Bid Count 18 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, October 07, 2008 End Time Tuesday, October 14, 2008 Location NH See more about 'Brian Blades Vintage GRETSCH 18 Bass JAZZ BOP Drum SET' Description Here is an excellent sounding instrument and instant collectible Brian Blade's Vintage Gretsch  Be Bop Drum Kit 1970's Classics 8" X 12"  14" X 14" WITH THE RARE 14" X 18" BASS DRUM THE SOUND IS EXCELLENT! Here are some Scans of Brian with the set in a Modern Drummer interview FACTORY BLACK NITRON FINISH FAMOUS GRETSCH DIE CAST HOOPS ORIGINAL BASS HOOPS WITH FACTORY INLAY SMALL BROADKASTER LUGS ON THE 12" AND 14" LARGE BROADKASTER LUGS ON THE BASS DRUM PRATT MUFFLER ON BASS DRUM AND DUAL MUFFLERS ON THE FLOOR TOM FRESH SMOOTH WHITE GRETSCH LOGO BASS DRUM HEAD THESE ARE THE CLASSIC JASPER SHELLS WITH FACTORY SILVER INTERIORS SERIAL & MODEL NUMBERS ARE 4417 100168,  4450 86458,  4244 86640 THE 12" DRUM STARTED LIFE AS A CONCERT TOM BUT WAS PROFESSIONALLY  CONVERTED TO A STANDARD TOM USING THE ORIGINAL GRETSCH  FACTORY EDGE AND GENUINE ERA COMPONENTS THE FINISH IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH ONLY A FEW LIGHT MARKS  THROUGHOUT THE SET, BEARINGS EDGES ARE ALL IN EXCELLENT FACTORY ORIGINAL CONDITION. THE CHROME PLATING IS ALSO EXCELLENT  ALL AROUND THE SET!  The only rea; chrome wear is on the tom post upright tube which has been shined up ( mildly dulled)  with steel wool see more info below  This is an archive picture and shows new remo heads, However the set will ship with the heads last used and tuned by Brian on his last performance with the set.  The set will ship with full Certificate of Authenticity Here is What Brian has to say about these drums " hey cherie, thank you so much for your generosity of the vintage   keys and the help with the drums and bass drum hoops. the set sounds amazing and i am very  happy with everything" If you have any Questions feel free to drop me an email Willough@repercussions.org Don't miss out on my other auctions Thanks for looking Buy with confidence from a long standing well stocked and highly reputable Vintage drum specialist! Rest assured Repercussions carries on a long tradition of honesty and reliability with both my drums and services just ask around! Thanks for Looking ~ Cherie Willoughby Check out my Feedback or better yet ask around for complete bidding confidence! Auction Terms: Please read the descriptions carefully and ask any questions before bidding! Buyer to make payment within 10 days of auction ending date Buyer to pay actual shipping costs VIA UPS Please read the descriptions carefully and ask any questions before bidding! All Auction Items are sold as is, Dead beat bidders will not be tolerated Accepted payments to be made via MasterCard Visa American Express and Discover cards through Ebay CheckOut~ or Paypal as well as Check or MO, all payments must clear prior to shipping.Please allow 4-7 days for processing On Sep-25-08 at 06:52:57 PDT, seller added the following information:  Here are the additional sample pictures of recent works.  Brian Blade's Black Nitron Round Badge 12 14 18 12 14 18 SSB RB ERA SHELL SET 2 12 14 16 3 Ply Bop Sets! Here are some Repecussions Gretsch offerings in action Matt Chambelain March 26th 2008-- at Omni studios, Nashville for Casey Driessen.  Gold Sparkle Gretsch 60's 28" kick,13" rack,16" floor, 6 1/2 x 14 wood Leedy snare.   March 16th 2008--Session at Blackbird Studios , Nashville for Martina McBride.  Blue Sparkle Gretsch 24" 50"s 3ply  Kick, 13"Gretsch 6 ply rack, 16" Gretsch 6 ply floor,Keplinger 6 1/2 x 14 Stainless snare  Place a Bid!