THANK YOU!!

Thanks!

Snare rash!

And I do think the restoration looks excellent too, but man, 45 years of gigging! That kit is cool.

Yes, this Gretsch kit has Jasper's amazing thinnest shells and rounded edges with a very open and resonant sound! Thanks!

...sembra lo sia!

In 90% of cases I prefer instruments in original condition, but when these are too damaged I prefer restoration.

Thank you!

It's a chemical gel paint remover. Thanks!

Ex- Ebony finish very lightned by the sunlight after many years of work! Thanks!

Yes, Jasper shells! Thanks!

Thanks for your your comment! It's a interesting topic on how to restore drums. Thanks! I copy here my response to two other comments similar to yours: *** I understand and respect your opinion. In 99% of cases I think it is right to save the state of the drums. But when the condition is very bad, I think it is a good choice to restore the original condition. Same choice for a 16th century Leonardo or Raffaello painting completely obscured by smoke and dirt. We cannot leave it in this terrible "original" condition. Case by case, we have to think about what is the best way to restore a work of art. However, for any choice, it is impossible to meet 100% appreciation. Thanks for your comment! *** Ok, I respect your opinion. I'm italian and Italy has the largest numbers of art works in the world, just saying that for our people is normal to restore a Leonardo's painting, an old Ferrari, an old Venice's bridge, Rome's Coloseum or a Gretsch vintage drums kit. We appreciate beauty and the sign of time is part of history and part of beauty too of course, but up to a certain point. When the object is too neglected, we have the responsibility to care for it. To preserve its beauty without compromising its sound. If a University's degree of "Art of Restore" exist, probably this work is not so insane. Thank you!

I understand and respect your opinion. In 99% of cases I think it is right to save the state of the drums. But when the condition is very bad, I think it is a good choice to restore the original condition. Same choice for a 16th century Leonardo or Raffaello painting completely obscured by smoke and dirt. We cannot leave it in this terrible "original" condition. Case by case, we have to think about what is the best way to restore a work of art. However, for any choice, it is impossible to meet 100% appreciation. Thanks for your comment!

Grazie!! Il rullante è un Gretsch 5"x14" anni '50, fusto a 3 strati, 8 tiranti, finitura in mogano, tendicordiera Renown e cerchi a clips.

@@FRANCODALMONEGODRUMS ci avrei giurato fosse stato un 3 strati di quel periodo. Wow che bellezza!! Ma per curiosità, dai lezioni? Grazie!

Possiamo perlarne. Per favore scrivimi a: round.it@gmail.com Grazie!

Around 2 weeks, restored by me and my great friends Carlo Goberti and Roberto Villani. Thanks!

Eh sì Giuseppe. Il desiderio di restaurare la Gretsch di Enzo è nato proprio negli anni in cui io suonavo con la Gretsch che ti ho venduto qualche anno fa, che è uguale e dello stesso anno di quella di Enzo, e vedendo la sua così malridotta rispetto alla mia ( che ora è divenuta tua...) pensavo che un giorno mi sarebbe piaciuto vedere quello strumento tornare al suo bell'aspetto iniziale. Il lockdown dovuto al Covid, unito alla passione per lo strumento e al sentimento di amicizia che mi lega a Enzo, ha aperto uno spazio temporale perchè questo accaddesse. La tua Gretsch, è in qualche modo legata a quella di Enzo. Una bella storia direi.

@@FRANCODALMONEGODRUMS Bellissimo, poi è una batteria che si è meritata anche di essere restaurata per il lavoro svolto. Bella anche la musica, ad un certo punto appare Eric Dolphy!

@@giuseppemondini8370 ...hai un buon orecchio!

@@FRANCODALMONEGODRUMS out to lunch l’ho disintegrato a forza di ascolti! È stato il mio ponte per passare dall’ascolto di musica rock al jazz

Ok, I respect your opinion. I'm italian and Italy has the largest numbers of art works in the world, just saying that for our people is normal to restore a Leonardo's painting, an old Ferrari, an old Venice's bridge, Rome's Coloseum or a Gretsch vintage drums kit. We appreciate beauty and the sign of time is part of history and part of beauty too of course, but up to a certain point. When the object is too neglected, we have the responsibility to care for it. To preserve its beauty without compromising its sound. If a University's degree of "Art of Restore" exist, probably this work is not so insane.

@@FRANCODALMONEGODRUMS yes I understand the reason why you did what you did. But the reason I would of not touched the finish is because I would not change the finish of a Stradivarius onless it's broken. If it doesn't affect it's use, I wouldn't touch it. But if you do you have to be really careful. Did you use a nitrocellulose lacker like the original? Plus you can always buy a new drum but you will never get back the history of an old one. To me those scratches weren't ugly but beautiful. Some things are better left untouched. It's a different perspective, but at the end of the day they're yours and as long as you are happy, that's what counts. Enjoy 🙂

Some Eric Dolphy remake for backround music

I understand and respect your opinion. In 99% of cases I think it is right to save the state of the drums. But when the condition is very bad, I think it is a good choice to restore the original condition. Same choice for a 16th century Leonardo or Raffaello painting completely obscured by smoke and dirt. We cannot leave it in this terrible "original" condition. Case by case, we have to think about what is the best way to restore a work of art. However, for any choice, it is impossible to meet 100% appreciation. Thanks for your comment!

What are you talking about?!…. Like it’s better in every way now that he fixed it. You’re out of your mind…. Lol

Non pas du tout.

La base de l'attache-toms est montée très prés du côté frappe de la grosse caisse. C'était un peu “au petit bonheur la chance“ à cette époque dans la production. Là, ça n'est pas de chance, parce que l'on se retrouve avec les toms médiums dans les genoux. Et ça donne l'impression que cette GC est montée à l'envers.