{"product_id":"gretsch-70s-stop-sign-badge-natural-maple-5-piece-kit","title":"Gretsch 70s Stop Sign Badge Natural Maple 5 Piece Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eGretsch 70s Stop Sign Badge Natural Maple 5 Piece Kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor sale is a vintage 1970s Gretsch USA Stop Sign Badge 5-piece drum kit in its original Natural Maple lacquer finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing the legendary Jasper shells with Silver Sealer interiors, this kit delivers the warm, punchy, unmistakable \"Great Gretsch Sound\" that has made these drums highly sought after by players and collectors alike. The classic 20\/12\/13\/14\/16 configuration is one of Gretsch's most versatile vintage setups, equally at home in the studio or on stage. Stop Sign Badge Gretsch kits from this era represent the direct predecessors to today's USA Custom drums and remain some of the finest sounding drums Gretsch ever produced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrum Sizes \u0026amp; Serial Numbers\u003cbr\u003e8\"x12\" Rack Tom – Serial #41397\u003cbr\u003e9\"x13\" Rack Tom – Serial #39999\u003cbr\u003e14\"x14\" Floor Tom – Serial #41918\u003cbr\u003e16\"x16\" Floor Tom – Serial #38751\u003cbr\u003e14\"x20\" Bass Drum – Serial #41420\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a player's vintage Gretsch kit that has seen professional use over the years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe drums retain their original Natural Maple finish, which shows age-related lacquer checking and finish cracking consistent with many Gretsch lacquer kits of this era.\u003cbr\u003eModifications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease read carefully:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRack toms have been refitted with Yamaha YESS mounts and original diamond mount holes covered with a plate. This kit does not include the Yamaha tom holder or tom arms.\u003cbr\u003eBass drum has been drilled for a Yamaha double tom mount.\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Gretsch rail consolette mounting holes have been neatly plugged with bolts.\u003cbr\u003eBass drum features matching replacement wood hoops.\u003cbr\u003eBatter-side bass drum T-rods are replacements and are not original Gretsch parts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese modifications make the kit practical for modern gigging while maintaining the outstanding tone of the original Gretsch shells.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you're looking for a completely original collector-grade example, this probably isn't the kit for you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf, however, you're after an authentic 1970s USA-made Gretsch kit with incredible vintage tone, classic Jasper shells, and modern, reliable mounting hardware, this is an excellent opportunity. It has all the character and sound that made these drums famous while being ready to take straight to the stage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease review all photos carefully, as they form part of the description. Feel free to reach out with any questions or if you'd like additional pictures of specific drums or hardware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gretsch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52568511873298,"sku":null,"price":1999.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1790\/1665\/files\/IMG_6674.jpg?v=1785463387","url":"https:\/\/souldrums.com\/products\/gretsch-70s-stop-sign-badge-natural-maple-5-piece-kit","provider":"Soul Drums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}