DIAMOND JUBILEE EDITION OMERICA’S TOP DRUMMERS PLAY COPYRIGHT 1958, THE FRED. GRETSCH MFG. CO. Sparkle| > Art Blakey NEW BROADKASTER “PROGRESSIVE JAZZ” DRUM OUTFIT $469 ‘The latest, the finest in artist outfits for the progressive drummer playing with small groups. This is the exact outfit played by Art Blakey and by Max Roach on the Emarey Records he made with his group, It's compact, strict pleasure to travel with. Note the 20” x 14" bass drum (pion Roach st: (fastest sounding, snappiest and 14" x toms so suitable for small ja ‘tron but also available in all other GRErscH-PEARL and ckETSCH NITROX colors. See opposite page for detailed listing, finishes and swering snare drum you ever tried) and the 12" z groups, Pictured here in Copper Mist Gretsch N price. In New Brilliant Two-Tone Lacquer & Chrome Here seas et orth prt Sine prof clue Ta Goa eld ery al eas ota model, too, giving you a sound base to build on when Coe Kear hese in polities, twodons Chill EaLegeny kone hada ten. Al fait mer cls See opposite page for detailed listing of com- pee ire SS GRETSCH “SEMI-PRO” OUTFIT $198 \BROADKASTER BROADKASTER PROGRESSIVE JAZZ OUTFIT INCLUDES— KA175-Rrondlaster “Max Roach” Share ey Wad" Seharate ession; Tea sea cece $95.00 0 erie for BD. pots one Con italy outed " 230 4808—Crotich | AMTTegit™ adjustate 4826—Cymbal Floor Stands chrome 1200 fa46_ Gree rita joa 4955-Gretach’ Floating’ “Action” RD. pedal : 23.50 $220—itisiory Sticke Pe “V0 $240_Drum Brushes Pr 18s Xa6ge-K. Zildjian” 1" “Mediu “ite Combat 4650 4690 _-K. Ziidjan 20° Sisiiain “ide Siintet 58.00 X4685—K. Zildjian 15° Modium Matched Bae Com 70.00 al Value at Regular Price $678.85 POLISHED CHROME AND CHOICE OF DAZZLING GRETSCH-PEARLS TSCH-PEARL in White, Blick or Midhighe TSCHSPARKLE in Greeny Red, Bloc Gold, Siver cr Peacock GRETSCIENTTRON th Cameo Coral, Copper Canine Green (tin ah the mia RETSCH BROADKASTER “PRO- Tazet owt Sues ee : $469.00 te HRROADKASTER “PRO. so" $610.00 GRETSCH “SEMI-PRO" DRUM OUTFIT IN RED & BLACK HARLEQUIN DESIGN INCLUDES— RENOWN? separ 5 58.00 RENOWN? hase NWH56 Professional Bass Dewi Be 19.00 ar ‘pe 1838 $968—Thawe Drum se $220 Drom Sticks, Belson Pr 1.00 $236-Tace Brushes robber bandle..0.Pr. 188 {980 Store! Dram Sand £30 Total Value st Regular Prices $209.10 Pxao41 Semi-Pro sin Red ee : $198.00 Kenn Clarke Chico Hamilton Elwin Jones GRETSCH BROADKASTERS “Greatest Drums | Ever Owned,” SAY AMERICA’S TOP FLIGHT DRUMMERS. Philly Joe Jones Charlie Perry Maz Roach Don Lamond Mel Lewis ‘Sonny Payne George WettingGRETSCH COLLEGE BAND MODEL PEDAL TYMPANI @ Instant tuning! © Completely Portable! © One-second knock-down or set-up! e cluded ~ Now, at last, pedal tuned tympani with “that Great Gretsch Sound", This popular pedal tympani change has tuning pedal specially placed on the floor for fast, easy operation, Press the sensitive pedal with toe or heel Instantly, you get smooth, noiseless action throughout the entire scale. Roller Casters Gretsch Pedal Tuned Tympani, sizes 28" and 25"; polished copper ket ies ull rapge, Instant" postive tuning; complete with fibre heac protectors, roller casters and one pair tympani stieks pair $965.00 B Federal Excise Tax Extea THE FRED. GRETSCH MFG. CO. BROOKLYN Drum Makers Since 1883 CHICAGO rum Hex 2 Bedain, uy INDEX Baum Head? i B ite Pads Bem aor Whistles, || ca coe aes Drums, Orchnta & Band... 2629 sm Out a ao Beis, Mand 'and Orchestra 2 x 36, 31 on Be Balhae ® Sesteh Bass Drums Bo 8 Shakers aaa Bavlesadt Bs i is sub omen Sine Bees ee coe re Drums, Parade BUBe Belt afatiet * Starea Sear, Bure Cords 2 BOBS Mouthpieces i 7 a Gone un Sie pane and’ Fymp: Hoops, Drum’ a Sticks, Timbaie™s, Fleece Botha 20 Fambournes oon. Dra Su XK, ZILDJIAN Cymbals . wis or Ghmbal Accessories Eon Dae cress oat Finns acs 5 ESE Ra csusicie a Fan fom Decaleomania Trapatere .% ei a ae ales, Percusion 8 be = Miers, Bass ‘Bri i ‘Wood Biocte and Helder: oie Orchestra Bells. 25 Xrlophone Mallets a PRINTED 1 USA.THE ANNIVERSARY IS OURS. A Personal Message from id. Gretsch, Jr., President, The Fred Gretsch Mfg. Co. Dear Reader: This year we are celebrating our 75th Anniversary. Since our very beginning, the Gretsch Company has been aking drum industry news with its many "firsts" . Wirst'snall size bass drum (Dave Tough model) for small group work . . . first Disappearing drum spur. . . and so many more "Firsts" still in use and still flatteringly copied, it would take a page to list them. Today's Gretsch drums have 75 years of manufacturing experience behind them. In tone, looks and performance, Gretsch's continuing leadership in the drum world is proved time and time again by the steadily growing number of top professionals who call them "Finest drums I ever owned!” Cordially, THE CELEBRATION IS YOURS! . . » WHEN YOU FIND YOURSELF AND YOUR GRETSCH DRUMS COMMANDING THE SPOTLIGHT, ON THE BANDSTAND, ON PARADE — WHEREVER YOU PLAY You too will call Gretsch drums inest | ever owned!” once you — HEAR “that Great Gretsch Sound,” a term drummers have been using for years to describe the un: mistakable tone quality of Gretsch drums SEE the streamlined, modern look for Gretsch drums the beautiful Gretsch finishes—pearl, nitron, special Gretsch sparkles — 18 DIFFERENT, KNOCK-OUT COMBINATIONS, TO CHOOSE FROM including the new anniversary “Diamond Sparkle”, And, on every drum, GLEAMING, CUSTOM CHROME-PLATING THAT LASTS FOR YEARS— at no added cost! NSPLAY Gretsch drums and check out the GRETSCH FIRSTS that add up to top performance: © Molded plywood shell, guaranteed per- feet round for the life of the drum. © Built-in adjustable Bass Drum tone ng, self-aligning, strip-proof ining throughout, GRETSCH DRUMS ARE GREATER THAN EVER! © Professional accessories like exclusive Gretsch Floating Action Bass Drum Pedlal (page 16) ... “All-Height” Cym- bal Holder (page 14) . . . Miero-Sensi- tive Snare Strainer (page 20), new Perma-Tone Drum Heads (page 24).“GRETSCH RRO Ghar Bennet Bh THE GRETSCH BROADKASTER "BOP" OUTFIT AS PICTURED INCLUDES: xast BROADKAS X4H9 —_BROAPKASTER Tayston, 207 8 1 Rane "Dram XMS — BROADKASTER Sep Tegson 16" Sieh Yow Tom Bead Kasi RROADRASTER, Separate feet? x 98 Tam Yor Pel and $992—Rall Comotetie with Holiey Son Pedal OS 25.80 4843 llat Pasal; Weight adj. 1750 4805 "All He”, Cymbal Toler 4826—Cyinbal_ Floor Stands, a Sit cymbal utter (pew S200 400 4960—QRETSCH Dissnnenrig Tass X4800—-Woo Dock 250 4905-Cowell, 334 130 4907—Combel, 2.00 ation Cowbell and Wood foeie Holder 73 5236—Jaze Brushes ia) ks $220—Mickory Drum | Sticks, Lose Ballon aie) 4982—-Dram Stand, haw ty model 30 XAGG4H—K, Zildjian 14" Hietiat Cem mate ti X4eus—-K. Zildjian 15" Cyn iam) 3560 Keene KZiidjian 18° Boy Coiba, X4690-K Tian 2° Boy Cra Total Value at Regular Prices $729.60 4 GRETSCH BROADKASTER “BOP” OUTFIT FAMOUS DRUMMERS HELPED DESIGN THIS ARTIST OUTFIT IN GLEAMING CHROME AND RADIANT GRETSCH-PEARL OR GRETSCH NITRON ‘The last word in a truly professional outfit selected by such per cussion stylists as Kenny Clarke, Max Roach, and other leading artists. This en: techniques. cretscn and the late Dave Tough. And check the new large size, cymbals, so right for flashy stick rhythms. Your choice of GRETSCH-PEARL in White, Black or “Midnight Blue, émble fits right in with the very kuest trends of drumming Note particularly the smail bass drum pioneered by highpitch x, ziupy1an genuine Turkish GRETSCH-SPARKLE in Green, Red, Blue, Silver or Gold, GRETSCH-NITRON in C: Mist or Jet Black meo Coral, *Cadillac Green, Copper (cadillac Green Drums and, Tom Tome come only with gold plated metal parts at somewhat ister prices, Quotations” om fequese) All metal parts of the drums and tom toms are finished in highly polished, Jong lasting chrome plate, Prices include tax No, PX4011—cuerscit nroagastes “Bop” Outfit as pictured and de- scribed but without eymbals, in Gretseh-Pearl and Chrome..Each No. PX4010—crersci mxoavkasrex “Bop” Outfit as pictured complete with zunj1aN Cymbals, in Pearl and Chrome Each $495.00 $660.00GRETSCH BROADKASTER “NAME-BAND” OUTFIT MAX ROACH GRETSCH BEOADKASTERS ‘Greatent Drums { huet Owned! THIS GRETSCH BROADKASTER “NAME-BAND" OUTFIT INCLUDES— X4187 BROADKASTER Pearl” and’ Chrome X4247 “BROADKASTER rum. (20 x"T9" optional) i Bean an Choe 185.00 Xeti8“BROADKASTIR Tom im Pearl and Chrome. -.92.80 X¢416-_BROADKASTER, 4942—Rait Scsiijade coat vos DRUMMERS FIND THIS OUTFIT COMPLETE, COMPACT nine Petal; beg adh COMES IN POLISHED CHROME AND CHOICE OF BEAUTIFUL GRETSCH-PEARLS Fig Many top-ranking drummers have said they chose this outfit because it Pee eas 1 not only offers everything they need for serious professional work but, in addition, it sets up that equipment in c mpact, highly portable form, Tan reer’ ee Desk od CE Doesn't take up too much floor space, which is often an important con 1950. ass sideration. Note the option offered you in snare and bass drum sizes, $420Jnmy’ Prat Hans Drum Tone And note, also, the many beautiful finishes you choose from. Metal Eon 838 parts of the drums and tomtoms are heavily plated in gleaming, long- pean ies ome anes bee lived chrome, Prices include tax. Finishes are as follows 2120, Hickory Drom Sticks, Bell GRETSCH-PEARL in White, Black or ‘Midnight Blue’ Seton Bas Bras, GRETSCH-SPARKLE in Green, Red, Blue, Silver or Gold fe2—Snare Drum Stanly heans GRETSCH-NITRON (New!) in Cameo Coral, *Cadillac ny mel St Green, Copper Mist or Jet Black X4685—K. Ziktian 15° Comba Mette 35.00 (*Caditac Green Drums and Tom ‘Toma come only with gold plated metal 460K. Vildjian 16° Comal acts at somewhat higher prices Quotations on reduest) iStettun moe ‘iin 1 No. PX4015—cerrscH anoankasrer its HSCS iSveI"ER, Gata in Peard and Chrome, as pictured but without cymbals, Each 9487.90 Ouidt in Peat! and Chrome, with Cymbelesssestten each SBO000 Total Value at Regular Prices $656.60 5CHOICE OF LUSTROUS PEARL, SPARKLE OR NITRON FINISHES xerscit-Peamt. in White, Black or “Midnight Blue” ; cRerscit-SPARKLE in Green, Red, Blue, Silver or Gold cxerscit-xrraow in Cameo Coral, Jet Black, *Cadillac Green ‘or Copper’ ‘Mist sCaditiac Green comes only with gold plated hardware at somewhat higher pce. No. PX4007—cxrrsen Tension in Gretsch-Pearl and Chrome without eymbal Each roankasren ee pee canrscnt moanxcasren “One Nighter Plus” Separate Ten- complete as picture, with cymbal tan $387.00 No, PX4008. sion Outfit ? CHICO, HAMILTON 2goAbaAStERS soaowaster “ONE-NIGHTER PLUS!’ 3 {In Polished Chrome and Choice of Pearl Fi We've ade a Lorn Tem and Rall Consoelt tthe popular “One Nighter” separate tension outfit so how liere’s an ideal set for drummers who do club and “combo! ‘work. It's still a compact easily portable jab for the drammer who does a lot of traveling Every item is top professional quality. And dont overlook the saving you make at ur complete outit prices. All prices include tax where applicable X4157—RROADKASTER 14° $16" acharate teu in GRETSETEPEAR 's 95.00 xeon tito Pt VN 4 Gallas e SORE 1 Epa Sy xane il Concaitte with’ Sa “Teh ZA SEAN 18?" Cymbal, Wino, SAW Hleght Catal Hin, Wit Cymbal 495s —"Blauing Aetion™ ies ira Peal 230 Be GHETREN Ditpensing Bass Drum Spars, Chrome Pas} Simms rai iss Drain gic or, ah eBetson iil E36 Jara Mision, ruhier handle Total Value at Rewular Weta Brices'saatas BIRDLAND SPOTLIGHTS GRETSCH DRUMS and the POLL-WINNING DRUM STARS WHO PLAY THEM Drums come to head for Birdland, the Jaz Comer of the Worl Says Birdland manager, Oscar ‘since most of the driimm use Gretsch drums anyway, outfit on hand at all times, Goodstein, ing the clu ‘a Gretsch, Just as famous ag this New York jaz are the Gretsch “drummers who. play there Geusch men: have been winning the. anneal DOWN BEAT Critic and. Popularity. Polls Since the, very, fst oneiore than 20 years Belison, Art. Blakey. Kenny” Clarke, Chico Hamilton, Jo Jones, Afel Lewis, Sonny, Payne Charlie Persip, Max, Roach, Art Taylor, (Hated iphabetically)) are “sewvlars” in the’ Hitdiand Spotlight Many of the special Gretsch professional ac- cessores and ruin innovations You seein these Pages were. designed. at the suggestion of Gretseh's. jazz headliners. We're prond of the outstanding. contributions these fine drummers fave made to modern drumming. 6 sre ER of the ori?MEL LEWIS oRerse PROADRASTERS T Ever Owned!™ cuomsrer ““ONE-NIGHTER” OUTFIT BRORDKASTER In Polished Chrome and Choice of Pearl Finishes A beautiful separateension drum outht featuring top professional quality with easy portability. Planned for drummers whose job calls for short engagements and lots of travel. Tf also makes an ideal “starter Set on whieh to hid a more complete outst. Being finished in. tustrous, long-lived chrome. the drums will Keep that “new looks for-sears to. matcl pers Feetly withthe extra equipment ac you add X4153-CRETSCH BROADKASTER 1 x oy Cie x. 824" optional) Separate Tension Share brain in“Greeseh-Peart and. Chrome, 98.0 4247. GRETSCH BROADKASTER 2273 11" Scpurate ‘Teusion Bass Drumm in. Gretsch Pete! amd Crone 2 A686 —K. | ZILDBIAN 16" 4805 "AIL Height” Cyn gyal filter vrs. s430—Tinmy. Prate Baws Drain Fone’ C 4955— "Floating Action” Base Drum Pela! 4960 —Gretach “Disappearing” Tass Dram Spurs, tite : GEES 600 4982 Drum Stand, Beavy duty made 9.50 $220—Hickory Drsn Sticks, Bellon model (Pais) 1.00 8236—Jazz Broshes, rubber” handle (Pri) 18 “Total Value at Regular Prices $334.35 CHOOSE ANY OF THESE BEAUTIFUL PEARL FINISHES coxerscu-Peant. in White, Black or “Midnight Blue” cnetsci-srarstt in Green, Red, Blue, Silver or Gold GretscH-Nirxow in Cameo, Coral, Jet Black, "Cadillac Green ‘or Copper’ Mist ‘*Caditlae Green comes only with gold plated metal parts at somewhat higher price No. PX4005—cxerscit snoapkaster “One Nighter” Separate Tension Suatt in Greaeh-Peatl and Chrome, aa nists be $979.00 No, PX4006—cuersct moankastre “One Nighter” Separate Ten Se een te orersca ““SEMI-PRO’ OUTFIT In TricTone Polished Laca: Here's a sensible outfit for the part-time protessional or the sexious Aram student All the basic tsteutuente nll neceserles aati And in good slid tality fo give: Youn good base vo bald Yer ‘Prflesstonal work or muon! progrese ronae ad iment. "Ail prices inalude tax where apnieabhe X4102—GRETSCH “RENOWN? separate tension Spare Drs he 14" « 340) in Tritone: Biaesnd Geer Lae quer and polished ehraime 8 58.00 X4200—GRETSCH, BROADKASTER single tension Dass Brum (shell 22" 14) in Teiffone Mueand-Siver Inetuer anid chrome seth metal decorated boots 93.00 4905 Cowbell, 316" evvesssesesssersonversre so 4912—Combell Hol a, ces 150 4900_Wool Block, 7" 250 4911—Wood Block Hoey 100 4956 Professional Bass Drum Pedal 18.00 X47H4—Ajaha Cymbal, 14", Thin cess 1605 4810—Cymbal Holder, 18%, heavy duty «ssc... 300 4968—Bass Deas. Spurs as) 50 $236—Jnst Brshes, rubber handle ITlepaiey as 5220—Hickory Soare Dram Sticks, Louie clon model ity cae ee 1.00 4980-Snare Drom Sand ee 5.50 $964—"All-American Drummer” Tastvscion i 00 ‘Total Value at Regular Prices $207.10 seat-rao” Drum Outfit in polished Tri- $196.00 7 X4040—cneTscH ‘one blue-and-silver lacquer and chrome, com- plete as pictured and deseribed,...,..++eEaehGRETSCH TWO-TONE DRUM OUTFITS vn GRETSCH "DIXIELAND" DRUM OUTFIT Two-Tone Charcoal Gray & Cameo Coral Avery, practical aclection of good, solid canipment for stulent or Home drummers. Offered ina ‘Pup-Lone Charcoal Gray and Cameo Coat Weenuer that ante it nlenty of ch and’ color. A acest feature fete, base dram fish where the hoops are fisted im calor contrast lng wit the abell go ge a. novel sd attractive effect Bhs04—Divland Sobre "erat Save Drom, 1X S97 sigh op taewuer anf chrome '$h.00 Renown Dare Dru, single ics’ 22° x 1 shel, fa incguer Sal's iiss “10 ie Ababa 11> thie exibal is inal Holder io Drum Stand vn. scccsc00 $38 ise) Loo (si) rns Van at Liat Sas 55 Deum “Omsie” § 167 50 ‘Complete $280 Metlon drum sticks $250 Ing rashes SBeAMT Americ “Drastic? Teshucior PX4070—Gretseh_ “Dixieland” Price, tax included .. GRETSCH "JAZZ COMBO" DRUM OUTFIT tee ei esse Dine and ter more lay thd te! we CHROME PLATING toa extra charge ty So") on the metal pommel Cie Grane give it Bush sod bounty wash 26 toc pie: Note el the Ku ts on boll toe eaten cnr pots Setzer Share’ Drums 1d" tension, in 2 tone Wlug, and iver aequce ‘S330 GL Nhl) @ tes lar eed ete $79.00 S00 cai) $83 1s0 i 150 xP Ah evn 1 ti in ‘g10—Combal” Holter : bo $30—brum Sand 30 $250 Rellanm Hickory” Dram’ Sticke isis) 100 oe (eB 1g Pa nee es ae Px¢077—Jarz, Canin Dram Oni, Two-Tone Chinese Kefrand Metaie Gray Easter ant Chm Bite ined mes $134.00 8 GRETSCH "RENOWN" DRUM OUTFIT Two-Tone "Catalina Green" & Ivory and Chrome espa Yrs and prac culathortment of solids fine toned instruments aud) their arses SASS PER Sharly “Suttanie Yor home" drammers ani for sales Sihee ini uth provides every fagteament anil secessory needed Reefae Sad and practice of tll dance! drumming route. X4102-GRETSCH “RENOWN” separate ten. Snare Drow BPS SET ae two.tone: Incguer aad chvome $58.00 Er Sci SRENOWN® Single ten Base deumy C2 v-tove Iaeuver ant shrome isch OW ingle tex Fors Tom’ s Ee {810—Cymbal Holler, 142) Heavy’ Daiy ee a Poate lisow wall. CPais) Eo eae Dra aa ut $882 Betin Mhatructor tank tae” Hout is ae ‘Total Vatu Repuiar Prices #24088 No, PXAQSSGRHTSCH “Renown” Outi as se ee ee eid Slee ‘Also available in “Tri-Tone” shaded Biue-and-Silver at no extra charge.GRETSCH BROADKASTER BASS DRUMS ORCHESTRA, BAND AND CONCERT MODELS FEATURING: GRETSCH EXCLUSIVE MOLDED SHELLS & HOOPS « LIFE- TIME PERFECT ROUND + TONE-MATCHED WHITE CALF HEADS + STREAMLINED ROD CASINGS » EASY GRIP TYMPANI HANDLES * SELF-SEATING, SELF-ALIGNING, STRIP-PROOF TENSIONING + RA- DIANT GRETSCH.PEARL OR LACQUER & CHROME PLATE, 6 Built to meet the exacting needs of the professional artist, the new GurtscH “Broadkaster” Bass Drums hide a lot of fine, solid ba drum tone and extra years of dependable service underneath their sleek, streamlined, modernistic design. They are offered in a wide variety of finishes, as follows ceetscit-reant. FINISHES (including the NEW smooth polished solid Color GRerscH-NITKON, and the Brilliant exerscH- SPARKLE come in the following colors GRETSCH-PEARL (patterned) in White, Black or “Midnight Blue"; GRETSCH-SPARKLE in Green, Red, Blue, Silver or Gold. GRETSCH_NITRON in Cameo Coral, Jet Black or Copper Mist (School Colors also available on special order) (Price of cxetseH-vean includes pearl-inlaid counter hoops.) fear Deira Pecan Gee) nee eee see ee Gs el nee Pee oe eee ee eae fee (A) BROADKASTER Soparate-Tension Orchestra Bass Drums Individual, newly designed, streamlined tension” casings. Easy= grip tympani handle rods.’ Finishes and specifications as above, In Gretsch Pearl or Chrome, 20" x 14" Shella Gretsch “rat” designed by Dave Tough t a gee ace S24, cach 3130.00 Also available on special order in any solid color or Tri-Tone han polished laequer (pearl inlaid hoops, $5.00 extra) or in ¢RETSCII- Prax. scith inlaid hoops as quoted. These drums are supplied with two heavy metal carry-rings for bass drum sling. ‘Chrome etach-Poarl & Chrome ‘513300 xaari 138.00 Sra 130.00 azn 198.00 karte 198.00 (C) GRETSCH BROADKASTER Single-Tonsion Bass Drums With newly designed center rod casings and tympani handle rox, Finishes and. specifications. as sleserihed above Mahon. or Duco & Chrome Sh ‘GretechParl & Chrome asl ach $988 xara iach $129°30 ae ee? aes. Feet *139:30 Ragen es ize Eich 13150 SeReS.S00S0ooieaeh 4250 Soe Rtg Rega ach 17030 Prices In This Catalog Include Excise Tax Wherever Applicable GRETSCH RENOWN SINGLE-TENSION BASS DRUMS FEATURING GRETSCH GUARANTEED MOLDED SHELLS & HOOPS SY-GRIP TYMPAN! HANDLE RODS. «BRIGHT CHROME PLATE. Even though low in price, GRETSCH “RE- Price list of GRETSCH “RENOWN” NOWN" Dass Drums fescare our exclusive | Bass. Drums in. Mahogany & Chrome Sly molded shells and hoops, guaranteed to #1! Ske. hx 1 Fad S550 HANS Sire, 26° x hold their perfectsround for the Wie of the 411S—Siec, 36" x Lie FL 1ae0 drum, Heads are matched calf skin of good fit! !"oiS" Suis wiater, oie or to tens Sualiy. Standard guich o mahogany abel wth 1h gf09 exe MEP * Stra color rock maple boape: Hut oka Ma SE00 ema foro Tr"Tose lace available at's slight 0 For pearlinlaid hoops add $5.00 extra,GRETSCH BROADKASTER PROFESSIONAL "BROADKASTER’ FLOOR SHOW MODEL SNARE DRUM Popular, separate tension orchestra snare drum with 14"x6)2" shell and 16-strand "Responso” all-metal snares. This drum embodies all, BROADKASTER, quality. features as listed elsewhere on these pages and isa preferred choice for all-around professional work. Prices include tax. X4151—cuersci moankaster Snare Drum (14°x6/4") hhand polished mahogany or colored lacquer; polished chrome plated metal parts. wees eEea, $88.50 X4153—cuevscit_uwoavkasten Snare Drum (shell 14 64") GRETSCH-PEARL finish; polished. chrom plated metal parts Ea, $98.50 "BROADKASTER’ NAME BAND MODEL Super-sensitive separate tension orchestra snare drum with 14%x3%4"" shell and 16-strand “R spotiso” all-metal snares, plus all the other Broadkaster features deseribed elsewhere on these pages, This is the model used by Louie Bellson and many other famous artists who Hie its sharper tone and faster action. X4155—(14"x5)2") Hand. polished mahogany ‘or colored lacquer; polished chrome plated rmctal parts. evese-Ea, $85.00 X4157—(14"x5/4") Gaetsc-Pean, finish chrome plated n Ea, $95.00 PERFECTION IN TRUE SNARE DRUM TONE GRETSCH BROADKASTER SPECIFICATIONS. GRETSCH Exclusive 3-Ply Molded Shells, Perfect Round For Life! Double Flange Metal Hoops » Self- Seating, Self-Aligning, Non-Strip Tensioning + Stream-Lined Casings + Tone-Matched Calf Heads Feather-Touch" Micro-Sensitive Snare Strainer Built-In Tone Control * In Dazzling Gretsch-Pearls or Lacquer, & Chrome Important improvements in design and construction establish these new DROADKASTER snare drums as the finest we've built in all our 70 years of drumsmaking. But most significant of their many outstanding features is still their toxE—that Gistinctive, unmistakable mkoapkastex Tone that wins @ new friend every time a discriminating drummer lays sticks (0 a ROADKASTER. While the sensitivity and accuracy of all mnoan- kasren tensioning and tuning adjustments play their part, prin. cipal credit must always be given to the solid foundation on which every moankasrex is built-the GRETSCH exclusive molded multi-ply shell which bears our guarantee to hold its perfect round for the life of the drum, fessional. 10 Natural Mahowar solid Inequer colors to order at no extra charge. Metal parts heavily’ plated in brilliant, polished, chrome at no extra. No. M402 RENOWN" Separate Tension Or colored Ineduer snd polished chrome or “TiTone” polished Iacquer’Saish, sdd 82,00 RENOWN" Snate Drum is NOP made in GRETSCH PEARL, GRETSCH “RENOWN” SEPARATE TENSION SNARE DRUM EEATURING: GRETSCH Exclusive Molded $-Ply, Shells «Life Time erfect Roun: ‘Modernistic Rod Casings » Matched Heads -’ Posit ‘Responso’ Snares Mahogany ot Colored Lacquer & Chrome. Minimum-priced sepa sturdy build, fine tone and easy-act for budget-minded schools, th Ss ilar ng Mai Sel ete ite at iow -e drum that combines good looks with nt playing adjustments. An excellent choice junior drummer and for the part-time pro: or Solid Black or Solid White lacquer; other hharge to you. re Sram (Shell 14%x5Y4") in, mahogany Tesch S680SNARE DRUMS CLEAN, CRISP, SUPER-RESPONSIVE GRETSCH BROADKASTER FINISHES (For pricing purposes ‘cxetsci-reant? includes not only the Beautiful peart-pattenn coverings but aise the rian seh srawxiis ‘and the brand new, highly polished, solid color Guersenexmtox.) Choose from? GRETSCH-PEARL in White, Black or Bu GRETSCH-SPARKLE in Green, Red, Blue, Silver or GRETSCH-NITRON in Cameo Coral, *Cadillac Green, Jet Black oF Copper Mist, Also in special school colors io order, at no extra charge. Lacgtien rivisiies Call Ine polished) include Ma- , Tei-Tone Blueand-Silver, solid’ Black or solid. White, , including special ‘Tri-Tone combinations to order AL no price increase ‘The metal parts. of all GRETSCH-BROADKASTER Drums are finished in long-lasting, tarnish-proof, polished CHROME PLATING at NO EXTRA CHARGE. Whietlier on the handstand or in tiie store, nkoaukastins keep their fresh, new look for years, because ckerseH chrome plat- ing is & tarmish-proof. finish of lasting. beatty ALL PRICES INCLUDE EXCISE TAX Brame in Cedilac Green NITRON furniahed with gold plated Rerdware| ONLY at sightiy Moher riven, Quatationa on. repeat ight DIXIELAND SEPARATE TENSION SNARE DRUM (Shell size Liexs02".) Top, vale in 4 an der orceatn sae Arum at mighty low price: The shell RESCH Sy Mohini peek ou, gran Standard. fiwow-off nace strainer ‘with amare. bracket = 12strand “Hfesponso"ibmetal snares. Met parts “polished CHROME BLATED. Pricey include tax X4104—Disicland Snare Drath, Red Co Bauer and chrome i Helos Disicland Snare’ Dina, Gretsch Meat’ Parts senses Green or Blue metalic BROADKASTER "MAX ROACH™ MODEL A full fledged moabkasren Snare Drum with all exoap aster artist-features ina new, narrower model that gives crisper, faster response! Designed for Max Roach, and entiusias adopted by dozens of other star drummers Note the streamlined separate tensic lkoapicasrer styling And the micro-sensitive Feather-Touch snare strainer controlling "Responso” all-metal 16-strand snares. In cxerscu-Peant finish only, Metal parts polished. Chrome at no extra cost. Price includes tax. X4175—Broadkaster Roach” Model” 14"x4" Snare Deum in Pearl and Chrome...creseserererrees eed, $95.00 casings in standard BROADKASTER’ CONCERT SNARE DRUM Deep, powettol, sepuratetenvion concert seme drum foe‘ tie" schol "ban gr concert orehestra, Regalariy HMocked fn" band polished mahogany, tile dest cok plo'Be fd ti tusire “Eetone” or aad "color equer at'mo"extes charge, Sater ae’ polished wt itmetal mares” optional)” with chrome Mahog. and Chrome....8 98.50 Gretsci-Peat RChvrie™ 98:50, Mating. god Chromesrss 383 HE4103—Shell 13eas: Gretech-Pearl & ‘Chronie 102.00 cucJUMIOR PRO” SINGLE TENSION SNARE DRUM cic, GRETSCHtexchusive: molded’ multiply erent vod thal Tike pect 24205" Farior Seare Dram, shell xs", Ea, $27.50 4209—Juor Snare Deum; thell 136939482, 1/15.)(Diseonbied 1GRETSCH BROADK ASTER FINISHES: Gretsch Separate Tension Tom Toms are fur the following deluxe finishes, all at the same price under listing of ‘Gretsch. Pearl,” GRETSCH-PEARL in White, Black or “Midnight Blue’ GRETSCH-SPARKLE in Green, Red, Blue, Silver or Gol GRETSCH-NITRON in Cameo Cora, Jet Black or Copper ist. Stock lacquer finishes are hand polished White, Black or ‘T'ri-Tone Blue-and-Silyer, Other colors including Tri-Tone on special orer at no extra charge, Gretsch Broadkaster Tom ‘Toms are finished in gleaming, long-lasting chrome at no extra charge BROADKASTER SEPARATE-TENSION TOM TOMS | With all construction specifications and finishes as listed above. Note that these tom toms are fitted with two separate tone-controls, ‘one for each head. Prices include Federal Excise Tax. POLISHED LACQUER & CHROME © GRETSCH PEARL & CHROME $4405—Shell, 12"x8"...86400 X4415~—Shell, 12°x8"-. $72.50 X4406—Shell) 13"%9" "68.00 27530 X4407—Shell, "x14". 79.00 86.50 %4408—Shell, 16"x16"!. 80.00 X4418—Shell, 92:50 4409—Shell, 18"x16".| 93.00 X4419—Shell, 18"x16". 110.50, FLOOR LEGS AND BRACKETS FOR LARGE TOM TOMS Non-slip type, adjustable to height. Chrome plated finish 4930—Tlom ‘Tom Legs and Brackets, for 14"x14" and 16°16" ‘Tom ‘Toms, cao Set of 3 $9.00 4931—Tom Tom Legs and Brackets, jet (4) 12:00 ( Ball. CONSOLETTE TOM TOM HOLDER ‘Truly professional in convenience, utility and appearance. The rail consolette attaches permanently to the bass drum. Has adjustable bracket (folds down for carrying) into which fits the metal plate attached to the tom tom, Adjusts to height and playing angle. Holds the tom tom rigidly and securely. No, 4942—Rail Consolette Tom Tom and Holder, Chrome.....$15.00 (Fh) HEAVY DUTY RATCHET TOM TOM HOLDER Professional ratchet-type tom tom holder adjusting to height and play- ing angle; locks securely in position. Polished. 4940—Hleavy duty Ratchet Tom Tom Holder, chrome....+.++-$9.00 (G) UTILITY MODEL, RATCHET-TYPE TOM TOM HOLDERS Inexpensive holder for tunable tom toms, adjustable to height and playing angle. ssfade of heavy steel. Complete with hoop clamp, No, 4935Utility Tom Tom Holders, nickel plated.......Bach $5.00 GRETSCH TAMBOURINES FOR Au AND TONE SPLIT-RIM TAMBOURINES ural maple rims> nickel plated steel jingles, 4850—6" rim, 5 sets jingles. + Ea, $3.00 4851—7" rim, 6 sets jinisles. Ea. 3.50 (A) 4852-8" rim, 7 sets jingles... Ea, 370 (B) 485310" rim, 9, sets jingles... -- Ea 5.50 (C) 485410" rin, 17 seté (2 roW)scsssris Ba, 678 Solid Rim Tambourines Dark walnut finish rims, Professional nickel. silver Superior in to vim, 7 sets jingles. Ea. $4.25 rin), 0 sets jingle Ea, 6.00 4859-10" rim, 17 sets (2 rows! Ea, 7.50 12GRETSCH BROADKASTER Since its first introduction by the Kirby Stone Quartette (followed by scores of other top combos) the Gretsch Cocktail Drum has become increasingly popular with cocktail lounge units and other mall combos where a full time drummer is not employed. 1t can be played by a singer or by one of the other instrumentalists, QBs an Interesting new sonal color and variety. The snare atiac ment under the top head gives a crisp sound when played with brushes, Snares can be quickly released to get_a deep tom tom tone Used with the cowbell and bongo tom, the Gretsch Cocktail drum is perfect for Latin-American rhythms’and other special effects, Built to top Gretsch standards with 3-ply molded plywood shell; rust-proof double flanged counter hoop; Gretsch streamlined ten= sion casings with self-aligning, self-seating tension rods, And all metal parts of the drum are finished in polished chrome at no extra charge. Finishes include all standard Gretsch-Pearl and Gretsch Nitron finishes, as. follows: GRETSCH-PEARL in White, Black or “Midnight Blue”; GRETSCH-SPARKLE in Green, Red, Blue, Silver or Gold; GRETSCH-NITRON in Cameo Coral, Jet Black or Copper ist. AAI Prices Inelude Basie Tax, GRETSCH COCKTAIL DRUMS (ONLY) (Not Illustrated) No, PX4180-Gretsch, Cocitail Drum, Shell size 14" diameter, 24” head. model with underneath-snares and. throw-off, share strainer. Complete with legs (3) in choice of Greteeh- Pearl and vith chrome plated metal parts at no extra charge...c-s+rs ss. +- ach $98.00 No, PX4181—Gretsch, Cocktail Drum, Shell size 14” diameter, 26” deep ‘This drum as a bottom head and is supplied wih an upside-down pedal and a pedal bar, thus providing bass drum Tone it audition to, sare drum and tom "tom effects. Complete with legs (3). in choice of Grech Pear ihes! ant” with chrome. plated metal “parts a ho coura charge ach $175.00, GRETSCH COCKTAIL DRUM DELUXE OUTFITS (As pictured) ‘These are the regular Gretsch Cocktail Drums described above with additional equipment as follows: 8” x 5/4" Bongo-Tom in finish to match the drum, with holder; Cowbell, 5% with holder: Cymbal Holder (cymbal not inchided) No, PX4182_—Gretsch Cocktail Dram Outfit, 14" x 24, single-head model. Like No. PX4180 but. with additional cquipment as listed above In choice of Gretsch-Pearl finishes with chrome plated met no extra charge es No, PX4183_Gretsch Cocktail Drum Outit, 14° x 26°, double-head Model. Like No. P4182 hut with bottom head, pedal baey and up-side down pedal. Choice of Gretseh-Pearls, with chrome plated metal parts at no extra’ charge Fach $225.00 PEERS: ES AND TRIANGLES GRETSCH DRUMMERS’ CASTANETS Moulded from hard, resonant bi 4 crisp, charicteristic castanet to (A) No. 4870 Balelite Castancts in sets uf 4, each pair joined by cot Set $2.15 GB) No, 4873 —Dninorers! Castavet, one pair tied elite ebony. Produce ‘with wit on ebonized hard wood handle. .,.Ba. $2.50 CO) NOM Maines Casteates oct pairs ded Wii git'on ebonized tard wood handle.../Ba. $3.60 (Dy DRUMMERS’ TRIANGLES Highly tempered, hieavy too! stecl, nickel plated. Clear, resonant tone. Bach with strike No. stan Tetengles oe, with strike bach $200 Ne teh riecde, SS Sia Ss tent 2 13CYMBALS & GONGS FOR BAND AND ORCHESTRA AJAHA CYMBALS sxichiy tcmperet bilan toned cymbals cannot be. guaranteed Imported.) For more than forty against cracking. years American. drummers. have Tanled ajaua Cymbals as second (€) __AJAHA GONGS gnly to the famous KX ZI10J1AN You'll thrill to. their power and in tone and brilliance. ‘These fine rich, deep, resonant tone. which Turkish-type eymbalsofferextraor- — Casily is built up to a tremendoiis, dlinary qoabty at minimum price, Grashing, crescendo. Hand. ham: ach XA792-Ajaha 24" Gong. X4730—Ajaha 10” 8 85 XatoqsAjaha 29” Gong... 12000 Raral—Ajain 117 Thins) 28 A732 Ajahn 12" Thins. 900 woneterconenat X4733—Ajaha 137 Thin.. 1350 Not illustrated.) A circular metal XA7M—Ajaha 14" Thins, 1628 Koop trom which the gong fs sus (A) _AJAHA MEDIUM WEIGHT pened in. free playing. position ‘he ideal weight for rash eects, Mounted on slurdy, tripod ase Also fine for thythmic “tip work? with rubber-tipped. fect and for HicHat in matched pairs, 4828-Gong Floor Stand. Ea. $25.00 X4738—Ajaha 12" Med...$1130 (B), | SPUN BRASS CYMBALS X4739—Ajaha 18" Med- 1528 of apecial-temper brass, Usable in Kapae—Alaha 14° Mesk2, 828 all phases of dance-dramming bat SaracAlaha 15" Medk.. ano #0 recommended for band or X4742—Ajaha 16" Med... 27.00 dFum corps use aa XAT4—Ajaha 20" Med... 4100 4754Brass_7” Cymnbal..$220 (A) AJAHA HEAVY WEIGHT 4755—Brass 10” Cymbal. 545 In matched pairs for Band, Con- 4756—Brass 11” Cymbal.. 5.98 cert Orchestra and Drum Corps, 4757—Hirass 12" Cymbal Notable for their eke brant 4758—Braae 1” Cymbal: 825 tone and moderate pice foe (D)__ FINGER CYMBALS XA74S—Ajaha 12" heavy. $24.00. Utass, gold aequered fish, 234° Xaveo—Alaha 13" heavy. SL00 aveurusual carrying power, Wilh | : eiasrerd S700 Gage web taper seine | XanG—Ajaha 15" heavy. 4200 4775) CARRY-ALL SNARE DRUM AND TRAP CASE Vertical type with removable tray for traps and cymbals. Holds Snare drums up to 18” x 8" shell, Made of finest quality, gen- fine vuleanized black fibre. Leather straps, leather covered handle, and nickel plated hardware, No. 5080—Snare Drum and Trap Case. ‘ach $25.85 B {c) SUIT CASE STYLE DRUM AND TRAP CASE With adjustable partition to take any orchestra or band snare drum up to 15” x8" shell, Pinest quality vulcanized black fibre Sher hardwood frame. ‘Tray for cymbals and traps with extra Storage space beside the deum. ‘Two teunke clasps and lock leather covered handle, No. 5081—Snare Dram and Trap Case Each $28.00 B (E) FLAT-BOTTOM TOM TOM AND PARADE DRUM CASES ‘Telescopic style, flat bottom model (stands solidly, won't roll) cases made of finest quality vuleanized black fibre. Leather covered handle; heavy leather strap with buckle, No. 5085—Tom ‘Tom Case, for 12"x 8” shell.... Fa. $14.30B No. $086—Tom Tom Case, for 13% 9" shell....Ea, 14.60 B No. 5087—Tom Tom Case, for L4"x14" shell... Ba, 17.95 B No. $088—Tom Tom Case, for 16°x16” shell 1855 B No. 5089—Tom Tom Case, for 18°16" shell 23108 (Ne. $090—Parade Drum Case, for 17x10" shell. fo. $091—Parade Drum Case, for 157x12” shell No. 5092—Parade Drum Case, for 16"x12" shell No. 5093—Parade Drum Case, for 18x12" shell. Ea, 21.25 B (Ff) FLAT-BOTTOM, TELESCOPIC BASS DRUM CASES No. 5094—Bass Drum Case for 20x14” shell....E No. 5099——Bass Drum Case for 22”x14” shell No, 5095—Bass Drum Case for 24x14" shell No. 5096—Base Drum Case for 26%x14” shell No. 5097 Bass Drum Case for 28x14" shell No. $098 —Base Drum Case for 30°16" shell20 GRETSCH CHROME PLATED DRUM HARDWARE 5381 5393 GRETSCH SNARE STRAINERS (ALL CHROME PLATED FINISH) GRETSCH “MICRO-SENSITIVE" SNARE STRAINER The latest and (we think) absolutely the finest snare strainer yer developed. A real professional job! For artist orehestra and Geer drums and now extensively used by trosressive bands Sind runt corps om parade snare drums theow:off that’s qaiet fa action and will {tual in that i bas two tension adjustmente-one. fom the strainer itsll Share bracket, Housed in mod in britiaat polished chrowe plate. §380-GRETSCH “atic Throw-Of Snare and Soare Uracketsssss+ Cowplete $1250 RETSCH fast-eusion Snare Bracket (only) a8 sunt ih No, $380. “Micro-Sensitive” Strainer. Pol ished chrome «. 5 Ea 375 ‘one with faster netion on the teat tie die-cast cating and fished GRETSCH “RESPONSO" SNARES Every strand lies flat and hugs the head to give instant response. Bright nickel plated finish 4414 “Response” 12strand snares for 14% drum....Set $ 3.00 S815 "Response L2-strand snares for 187 drums. Set” 3.00 Sle —cttchponse'” 1estrand snares for 14° roms. Set 350 sa " Jestrand snare for 18" dram Set 3.30 sua. Tostrand amare for 167 dram. c0 Set 3.30 sue 20-ctrand snave for 14" dram. ..-Set 4.00, S19 —Reecponso" 20cetrand snare for 15" dram... Set 400 GUT AND SILK-WIRE WOUND SNARES To fit drums 13” to 16” shell diameter. Made up in I2-strand sets with fibre snare butt. $422—Gut Snares, med. gauge for orchestra drum,...Set§ 4.50 SES —Eit Stares; envy gate for concert or parade. Set 5.00, SHO—Silk Snares, silvered Wire Woutdscseveseessse.Set 125 SNARE BUTTS (For 12-Strand Snares) 5298 Snare Butts, vuleanized blace Sbre....ce-sse--Ea 10 GRETSCH “RENOWN” THROW-OFF STRAINER Dependable bratket Chrome plated. 53 NOWN" Throw-Of Strainer & Bracket. ..Fa.$ 35 $386-—Rear Snare Bracket (only) AT Yoo "ECONOMY" THROW-OFF STRAINER Attaches to top counter hoop, Chrome plated S300 "conomy® Throw Of Snare Strainer and jet in action, Complete with rear sare Ba. $225 GRETSCH PARADE DRUM SNARE STRAINERS Beoadgaster Parade Drum Stine mia Ne Sag rear andre brackets Cl Siss—Mroadkaster Parade Drum Str Jonior parade dram strainer. 2poxt $396 Junior Snare Strainer (non th (von show off) complete ner Hracket..... $ 3.50 cel; chrome pated mf) Eas 228 oil se7s 5879 DRUM SLING ACCESSORIES {5870 Heavy-duty, swivel snap for 2" strap; nickel......$ 0.60 S871 —Herwy-daty, swivel snap for 1" stray; sickel. 0 5875 —Suap-eye for metal hoop; chrome plated.s.ceccescy 38 5875 D-Ring for wood hoop; chrome plated.cc.cccwsss. 25 s481—tiase Drum Carry Ring, complete, chrome. ‘0. MISCELLANEOUS DRUM HARDWARE & ACCESSORIES 4822—Wing Not 4", ehvome, for cymbal holders (lon). $_08 g Screw, 14", chrome plated; as on cymbal Solder 208 ana Dilaprving Sar 60 20 4941-—Wing Serew, 1" with shoulder; chrome; for Tor om Holder Hoop’ elaimys (as on 4958 and 4910) 20 40u2Wing Screw, ie") chromes for. Cymbal” Hider Shell Plates, Tom Tom’ Leg lrscketes Spurs 4362, ete-ss 30 4962—Thumnb Screw, 14", chrome plated; for 5435 Dass Drum Mufler and 4062 Spare 10 4820--Diamond Plate for 4805 Cymbal Holder, Chrome... 2.00, {4621 —Adj. Top Sleeve for #805 Cymbal Holder, Chrome. 3.00, 4044 Key, Rail Consolette, chrome pated 60 4513_Distond Plate for Rall Conslete Tom Tos Hide Gray chrome plated 2.50 ‘asa Cymbal Washers, Fale 08 4947—Bongo Holder (Dass Drum) with boop clamp. 5.00 4916 —U-Clamp for Cowbell Holder, chrome... 30 a019_Rativer Feet, (Standard Sie), for Muse’ Sean Bete Stand or fig lise ae 4998--Rubler Feet, (Extra Large), for Drummers’ Throne “1s Shor Drum Bate atane,indii@lly removable. neces 28 $480 —Drum Rope, Yer, Fatrand Tislan Hempes. Foot 10 Sis6—Roller Hooks for’ Rope Tea. Drums, Chioiie 2DRUM ROD CASINGS (LUGS) AND ACCESSORIES Prices of diecast tension rod casings do not include inserts Strings or rodsy all of which must be ordered separately. When ‘Gructing rode please be sire to order by number and also state the length wanted, measuring feom wider the collar or handle. Each s472—Airoadkaster die-cast Tension Rod Casing (only) Dowie End with sesews and washers; chrome plated. For both separate’ and single tension $1.00 $473 —roadkaster diecast Tension Rod Casing (only) Sele end with screws and washers, For separate tension Srehentra or concert snare ‘drums and xmail tom (ors Ghirome plated sone Ae ie: S474 —Mivoadkaster die-cast Tension Rod. Casing (only SIRS UiEPaNA Ses sal wathenes or separate senior ‘bess drums and. large. tom tome 5475 Rod Casing Foot Plate; polished aluminum. For 5472 cana orem used with wood hoops. 10 S471—Spring (only) for $472 easing, lve aieel. soo 0s $478—Spring (only) for 5473 easing, blue steel.cc.cccsss 05 $479—Spring (only) for 5474 easing, blue steal---... 0s $480_Self-Aligning Threaded Insert for Casings 5472 and 3473; chrome ried. as S41_Sel-Aligning Threaded Insert for Case 3474; Shrome plated 25 £469_-Snare Drum Rod Center Post with screw and wash fre. Chronte plated 40 S470—Hass Drama Rod Center Post; with screw and wash ee Chrome plated esses i “0 GRETSCH DRUM RODS AND HOOKS (Rod lengths are measured from below the collar oF handle ‘Speci Tenge) Each $443—Deum Key for square head rods; chrome. soa 5445—Drum Key Holders; with bolt and nuts; chrome... 45, 450—Dewm Rods, Save Heals 154% 24% 436% 430%, Sig" and 6"; Chromerss- so H51Dsum Rods, Square Head; 84% 104%, 124" and My"; chrome 0 54s4Drum Rods, Tympani ante; short, for sep. ten Chrome 0 45¢_Drum Rods, Tympani Handle; lo, for single tom Chrome 1.00 $438—Drum Rods, Thumb Screw, 1954": chrome. 4s 462—Double Claw Hooks; not threaded; chrome....... 60 463_Donbie Claw Hooks, theeaded; chrome plated..... 70 SH64Single Claw Hooks, not threaded; chrome plated.. 50 H65Single Claw Hooks, threaded; chrome plated...... 60 $466—Rod Collars (hooks) for metal hoops; ehrome.-... 30 $467_Ro Collars hooks) for metal oops, with threaded 40 AND ACCESSORIES For Drummers and Drum Repairers COMPLETE DRUM ROD ASSEMBLIES Key Rods for Snare, Tenor and Bass Drums Each complete with double claw hooks and rod washer Each 8180 180 1.90 190 4§250—For 6” shel chrome plated. $351—For 77 shell} chrome plated St52—For 6 shell; chrome plated S153—For 10° shelly chrome plated. 5854 For 12" shell; chrome plated. 5155—For 14” shell; chrome plated (Center posts 4c extras spesity ‘Tympani Handle Rod Assembly for Single Tension Bass Drums Each 535812" shell; double claw hooks chrome $330 3359-14" shell; double claw hooks chrome: 230 3360-12" shell; single claw hooks; chrome. 20 36114" shelly single claw hooks; chrome 240 (Center posts 40° extra) Gretsch Rock Maple Moulded Plywood Drum Hoops Perfect Round Guaranteed! (Specity Snare oF Batter Side, and Outside Diameter of Shell) Ber Shel No. Diameter Flash Bach S610—Counter Hoop 12"to 16" Sanded, not finished... § 2.00 ‘S611—Counter Hoop 12" to 16" Clear Lae 225 3612 Counter Hoop 12" to 16" Colored Lacaiuer-c...-. 2.80 5613—Counter Hoop 12710 16" Col. Lac, PearlTalaid. 450 ‘S614 Counter Hoop 18” Sentai, not finished... 3.50 S615 —Counter Hoop 18" Clear Lae I 0 S616—Counter Hoop) 18° Colored. Lacquer 450 ‘S617—Couater Hoop 18" Col, Lee, Peart-Inlaid, 7.00, S618 Counter Hoop 207 t0 30" Sanded, not finished... 3.20 5619--Counter- Hoo 20" to 10" ClearLact 2 2 400 S620-—-Coumter Hoop 20"t0 30" Colored Lacquer vvves+ 800 $621—Counter Hoop 2074030" Col. Lac., Pearl-Iniaid, 7-50 5626—Flesh Hoops, 12"t0 16" $Ply, not finished. 0 S627—Flesh Hoops 18" Sly, aot finished. -... 1.00, S626-Flesh Hoops 20"t030" 3Ply, not Gnished..... 1.20, Metal Snare Drum and Tom Tom Hoops (Specify Snare or Batter Side, and Outside Diameter of Shel!) 5830-—Hoop, Double -$ 7.00 $681—Hoop, Double 00 18632 —Hoop, Double 3.00 $683Hoop, Double Flanged, 15" she : 8.00 5634—Hoop, Double Flanged, 16° shell; ehromeccs.ccs+ 9.00 5635—-Hloop, Double Flanged, 18" shell; chrome.....+-. 10.00, $618 Hoop, Sinsle Flanye, 12% to 16" shel cage 525 Seto Hiop, iste! (so Sang) fox Shee 10 chrome 268 2the finest second-growth, straight-grained white hickory stock is ti Sek. lentil and storoushly sensoned wand tere is a model exactly suited to your technique. Weights given ire ate averages, subject to very sight variation im tadividual sticks, s2201D—Art Maley Dance Mod: 64603 wh pale, 434 on PARED ital Poca Dance. Mt Sie we f $220.3 Dance M io 220-4 —Lonie Hellson sie $220.1 Mal Lewis Dance is 5220-8 i Dance: Model. ‘wt, pair, 3 OF s220.2¢ Moi wt pale, 4 S2203¢ S220: sie 5 5220-6. 1 Sticks 16s} we pale, 634 oF Sto —Heny Adler Drum Sticke, 16°] wt pin, 3 GRETSCH HICKORY DRUM STICKS (All Models) Per Pair $1.00 ‘ART BLAKEY Sect Ge nodal designed by owe for fant work be: Reten’ snare tom Yom ad cymbals Flat ip {ies fal snare drom and ride eymbal sound = D.Don Lamond—Similar to, the, 7D. in freight But slighty loners A'fast model, Too popular with. drummers who" play “p-rempo" aumbers. a. GRETSCH WIRE DRUM BRUSHES a (29 No, ste Nomatescning wire No. 522—Telesconing. wire brushes with loop ends and polished Meial fundies; professional grade Dae 1.80 1B) No. $233—Telesconing wire brushes with loop ends and ribed Suc see hadiee frolesional quali. ssvto sess Pair ars (c) No, $236 Teles £2 Mie tuner eo 1 ire brushes with hard rubber ball ends Nandiees astuxe auality Tair 19s (D) No, 52401 det brysvsticks (aon-tlescopins GP) Nai SO Groot ui cade dea Yor “GtastnersGolag aie Tilew'oncsy tom oticke to Bradies, and snsurpatued fort Tati: ‘Smnericon rhythme, Perfectly balanced. Bair 3.00GRETSCH TYMPANI STICKS {B), No, 5253—All-ourpore Bckory Handles ..-s+s-+: (F) No, 5255—Conventigna ts lipered hickory handles, Produce No, $268 Phil Grant” Prot ce, Extra long fall tapered fester ‘playing. cate ia reduces a big seeouont ‘Hon particulsly valuable for sch ‘with hand-sewn, inest ‘piano Telt. Extra long, full tapered hickory with solid Spanish fete heads, cod for Pair F450 ‘wool covered Heads; extra long, ful ae Pate $6.50 Bair $5.00, pool band or orchestras Tee Paie $0.00 GRETSCH BASS DRUM STICKS © os No, st22 coming “Gus tel Jineche” Bass Drom Sticke, Batre fone i f ‘Bach $6.00 (08) No. 5330-4 “perfect stick for concert bade and dis, Finest piamd felt ‘conered ball over ext” teaent core. Pulsed (1). No. 331 Concert dase Druin Stick, Lambs.we ered ballsy otandard ale (08) No. $382 Sinde end odel wi a fl Or drum Corps ccersrssreesborsssesoerecstctsnere Bach $5.25 No, $334-—1-7, grip sick for heavy duty. Hickory handle with comfortable abevrpot: evi end lesions seri the’ aariese fot rent eragy’ atieot and OF wrists Laminated Spanish fet ball ives Bir tone, with ile 2 act $6.50 SCOTCH BASS & TENOR DRUM STICKS (0) No. $315 Scotch ass Drum Sticks with lambswool covered all Seer felt anid corks Pr ie sustained Youe and peviect for twin Wekory’ Manales’ with ann Teate Pair 9725 (2) Ne, $817 Seotch Base Dra ene ini Spans fet Sete igkore tones why tei Sade" ras Hace oe (9) No. S306 i lamba woot cover Aickory°handles with balt ends and leather thongs. Goad solid ‘tone ‘and perfect twirling. balance : P9635 GRETSCH XYLOPHONE MALLETS Brecislos moulded ind rubber heada, 1* diemcter: sckcted sftan bandlce Whi Generally sed for sylophoney nang players picter the Sachard mallet {orchestra Wells because’ of thelr more inelow tone, (8) No, §270—Xylophone Mallets, 4¢-hard rubber. Pair $2008 (1) No. $271—Xylophone Mallet, hard rubber. Pair 2.008 (W) No. $272—Xylophone Mallets, 3¢-hard rubber. Pair 2.008 GRETSCH BELL OR GLOCKENSPIEL MALLETS. \Clicktess” ory plastie 1" ball; selected rattan handle. Produces: max. mgm. volume “and” resonance of oie, especially suited” for large. ah eae Sere a TE au ne plastic head, Pair $2.508, YARN-WOUND "VIBE" OR MARIMBA MALLETS P Hingst woo), yamn-wound oer cores of graded, hardness, Handles are bes Weir widespread popularity among professional players. (W) No, $280—Vibe Mallets, blue yarn, med. hard......2++.Pair $8,500 | (X) No, §261—Vibe Mallets, yellow yara, med. soft... Pair 3.508 (¥) No, 5282—Vike Mallets, gray yarn, sot. sPaie 375 ~ STUDENT PRACTICE PAD Hardwood, red Tacater No, 809—Student Prac: tice Pad..--Each $2.25 Sf © 8 ww 8 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE PAD ‘i-Spot” moldel with 6” center pad and two ausilaey pads of lively, resilient pare Arum and om tom routines, Heavy hard wood, in blue lacquer; four eubber feet “Tei-Spot” Practice Pad.....$825 23FINEST QUALITY CALFSKIN HEADS Only prime, selected skins—the very cream of the great Chicago hide market—are chosen for GRETSCH Drum heads. Skilled workmen following latest improved methods, make up these perfect skins into heads that have fhe fine tone, the lively response and extra durability that critical drummers insist upon. BROADKASTER WHITE CALF BATTER HEADS FOR SNARE DRUM Un-Mounted Mounted * 17" for 13" Drum. $755 ich § 880 Ne. §608-—Sive) 18" for 14° Bram 825 Each 9:50 fo, $509-Size, 19” for 15" Dram 928 Each 10:50 GRETSCH No. 5510 Size, 20” for 16” Drum: 1025 Fach 11.50 No. $511—Size, 21" for 17 Drum 11.90 ach 1225 PERMA-TONE No. $512—Size, 22" for 18" Dewi. 11:50 Each 1275 BROADKASTER TRANSPARENT SNARE HEADS FOR SNARE DRUM rae Un-Mounted Mounted * No. $567—Size, 17" for 137 Drum rach $ 6:25 Bach § 7-50 DRUM HEADS No. $568—Size, 18” for 14” Drums. 675 Bach” 800 No. $569 Size, 19 Drum 128 8.50 No. $570—Size, 20” for 16” Drum.. 18 Each 900 You NEVER have fo tighten heads 4m humid or roiny weather! BROADKASTER WHITE CALF TOM TOM HEADS nparable in feel and response to Un-Mounted Mounted * calfskin heads, new Gretsch Perma- 127 Tom Tom wach 8828 Tone drum heads are. unaffected. b ‘om ‘Tom ach 8 Weather conditions. Your drums sound 14" ‘Tom ‘Tom uch 9.50 Grisp all the time! A good choice for No. ize, 20" for 16” Tom Tom Each 1150 Ghane used in marching bands and No. $604—Size, 22” for 18" Tom Tom Each 1278 outdoor concerts. BROADKASTER WHITE CALF BASS DRUM HEADS Perma-Tone heads nee, no_ further fenstoning after the head besomes set Un-Mounted Hey are long-lasting wand. of even No. $824—Size, 24" for 20° Drum Siar thickness throughout. All heads are . $526—Size, 26" for 22" Drum. 20.25 mounted’ on metal Hesh hoops $508 Sire, 20" for 24° Drums. ass BATTER HEADS FOR SNARE DRUM, No. $332—cice) 0 for 2 Dram 3525 $0719" Snare DrumanEach $800 Ne, $834 Sire, 3” for 30” Drm... Bis $509P—15" Snare Drum....Each 9.25 Sea eae * aD S510 165 Siare, Death 10.00 BROADKASTER TRANSPARENT TYMPANI HEADS SNARE HEADS Un Mounted ss67P—13" Snare Drom.Each $7.00 30° for Tach 83100 SSeab—14" Snare Drum. tach 7.80 e 08 $569P—15" Snare Drum....Each 8.00 '5582—Size, 32” for 20” ‘Tympani. 32.50 $870P—16" Snare Drum.Each 9.00 No, $583—Size, 33” for 27” ‘Tympani. 33.50 TOM TOM HEADS for 28" Tympant 3430 $600P—127 Tom Tom... Each $7.50 for 29" Tympani S30 S601P—15" ‘Tom Tom...Each 800 for 30” Tympani, 36.50 18" Tom ‘Tom 8 Se0sb— ier tom Tom 1 1600 BROADKASTER WHITE CALF BONGO HEADS SSOP —Ig> Tom TomozcEach 150 No, $574 Hongo Head mounted on g square metal lsh hoop No. $57e-—Hongo Head mounted cm 2 square metal fest heop BASS DRUM HEADS : Z suare metal flesh hoo see ue Uamteinaigg (Ne ies tee Hotere ot am: ra] te Pe 5526P—22" Bass Drum. ee *Expertly Factory Tucked on Gretsch Exclusive 3-ply laminated Flesh S2gp—2 Hass Drum Fach 328 Hope” Sesto D8 Sa 5530P—26" Bass Drum. ee **Expertly Factory Tucked on your Flesh Hoot 3§32P_—28” Bass Drum.Each 27.00 pear ye Racine 3 i DRUM HEAD PAINTING 24 Decorative Decalcomania Transfers Official organization emblems in colors, for mounting on drum heads or shells. Ti ordered with drums no charge is made for factory mounting. Hand lettered with name of organization, post number, state, city, ete. When ordering please print your copy very plainly. Prices do not in~ clude emblem transfers which would cost extra. Lettering in a single, solid color (we do it in OUNE NE A erica Legion, 6".....-Each $2.00 black unless otherwise instructed) our price per No. §501—American Legion, 9”.21;..Each 250 letter is .. sosseesssesessens Bach $0,90 No. $802—American Legion Aux. 6",.Each 200 Two-color lettering (in black with gold edging No. 5503—V.F.W. 6° ss... Fach 200 unless you specify otherwise) our price per let~ No, 5504—V.F.W. 9" 2. Each 250 ter is -....-+ a Each $1.00~_ ie BAND AND ORCHESTRA BELLS ee ee ees Bets cate at aa hig a ae SEE RENAE SELES eee oe ores Cee ates (A) GRETSCH “BROADKASTER” BAND BELLS With 25 aluminum alloy 114" x 36° bars. (2 full chromatic cetaves) with special volume adjustment, mounted on new ime proved tubular frame. Height of vrs, 38°; maximum width, weight, 11% Ths, Complete with white horse-hair plumes, carrying bell, zipper-closing hag and malt. Ne. 5086- Wit ehrome pated Tyra and natural pol (8) GRETSCH “PATHFINDER” BAND BELLS Light weight model with 25 aluminum alloy 114" x 5/16" bars (2 full chromatic octaves) mou ev, improved tubular frame. Height, 2474"; width, 17°; weight only 794 Ibs. Ideal for the junior corps. Equipment includes: 2 white horse-rair plumes, carrying belt, zipper-closing carrying bag and one mallet. Now 8860 With ehiome pated fyra; natural polished ord 96.00 GRETSCH “PATHFINDER” BUGLE BELLS Light weight bells, with surprising tonal_volume and carrying power, for the junior dram corps. Has 8 aluminum alloy 14° Tors, accurately tuned from G to D, mounted on latest im- aroved-type tubular Teame. Height 18/401 width, 1, Eaip tment includes: two white horse-hair plumes; carrying bele; fpper-elosing mackintosh bag; one mallet Non S604 Wt goldlacquered Toray polished natural $76.50 bars (C) FLOOR STAND FOR BAND OR BUGLE BELLS Accommodates all crersc Band, and Bugle Bells. Maxinyum height, without instrument, is 44", but can be lowered 18" to permit playing while seated, Stirdy (but light) aluminum, alloy base with 22" spread. Stands very solidly and holds in- Srument at slight ange for paying. No. $670~Concert Stand Each $18.75 BAND BELL ACCESSORIES No, 5672—Band Bell Horse-Hair Plumes.......Pair $3.30 No, §673—Band Mell Carry Strap with leather holster for shaft . Each 7.50 No, $674—Band Bail Cover, sipper-losig; eas, due le fabric Each 13.50 No. 5276—Bell Mallets, 1” ivor ‘ail... Each 1.258 (D) ORCHESTRA BELLS (STUDENT MODEL) 2-Octave moclel with 25 nickel plated steel bars with tonal we G to G, chromatic. Size of bars, I" x 14" thick. Com- plete with one pair of mallets in black Keratol case with leather covered comers and handle, nickel plated hardware. A_ fine choice for the student but also widely used by professional Grummers because of its fine tone and compact portability No, 4607-Student 2Octave Orchestra Bells in Case Each $113.20 (E) ORCHESTRA BELLS (PROFESSIONAL QUALITY? 2¥4-Octave model with 30 resonant, finely tuned bars of special aluminum alloy in polished finish, complete in handsome, kera- tol covered carrying case. The bars are 13" wide and 4" thik, ‘mounted Yor’ free vibration and maximum resonance. inge, G t0.C chromatic. Case opens flat for playing con Benes oa i ated wi letner severed handle ant siarey nickel plated hardware. Complete with one pair of mallets, No, 4605—Professional 2¥/-Ociave Orchestra Bells in Case as ~-Each $125.00GRETSCH BROADKASTER “TOURNAMENT” PARADE DRUMS Separate Tension With Double Flanged Metal Hoops Flashing beauty on parade and superb tonal qualities make the BROADEASTER “TOURNAMENT” model drums top-quality equipment for discriminating drum corps and marching bands. Furnished in your choice of the many beautiful, hhand-polished finishes (listed at the right) with all metal parts, including the rust-proof double-flanged metal hoops on the snare and tenor drums finished in brilliant, long-lasting Chrome Plating (tarnish-proof) at no extra cost to you. BROADKASTER The senior sizes (15x TOURNAMENT” PARADE SNARE DRUM and 16"x12") come with the ukoavkassreK ex clusive "Micro-Sensitive” throw-off share strainer for greater tonal variety ‘The junior drum (14"x10") has the standard throw-off strainer. All are equipped regularly with “Responso” 16-strand all-metal snares, Each com: plete with hickory sticks and sling. Prices include tax. Mahogany or Lacquer & Chrome Gretsch-Pearl & Chrome BX4s60—Shel, 14-a10 Es. 375.00 Pxt4ssi Shell, 1410" —....-Ea. $87.00 Passe? shell toscto- 102ccha “akan BAAdes Stein tex Fx 10500 Bxase4—shell tore Ee, 9600 Pxe4S85_Shell) losxl> Ex, 110.00 For Standard Throwom Snare Strainer oa scriot model initead of BROADKASTER PMicre'Sensitive™ deduce $6.00, For Gut Snares, add $200 extra BROADKASTER “TOURNAMENT” MODEL TENOR DRUMS In modern drum corps and marching bands the Tenor Drum is recognized as essential equipment. Tonally, it bridges the gap between snare and bass drums. In addition, its brilliant twirling stick work adds flash and color. “tovkNaMENt” Tenor Drums have double-flanged non-rusting metal hoops for additional flash. Each with sling and one pair of heaters, Mahogany or Lacquer & Chrome Gretsch-Pearl & Chrome Bx4565-Sel, Es. $8550 PX4566—Stell, 16-x2" 1397.50 PRAGF—Shell 18m 26S Die ASG Shall, Tenia Ea. Dae BROADKASTER SEP. TENSION SCOTCH BASS DRUMS Ideal for drum corps and marching bands because they adapt perfectly for single-stick drumming as well as the spectacular, double-sticle Scotch-style overhand technique. The narrower shells mean less weight, while the tone is full and solid, adequate to all demands. Choice of many’ beautiful hand: polished finishes as listed at the right. All metal parts are polished, tarnish proof Chrome Plate. Each with sling and one pair Scotch beaters. Mahogany or Lacquer & Chrome Gretsch-Pearl & Chrome PX4625—Shell, 26x10"... Fa. $120.00 PX4624—Shell, 28'C10" -.... Fa. $140.00 BxAe2s Shell S051 1 cia, “iben | Pxaaze—Shall sorely 148.00 of Grotech-Pessi iicludes Pear-Inluid Hoops Winout Extra Charge, fotaid" Hoops on Lacquer-Pinisi' Drum add $5.00 esta, Be 26 SPECIFICATIONS OF BROADKASTER “TOURNAMENT” and "PARADE KING" Drums: Gretsch-Exclusive 3. Wood Stells (Lite aranteed). ly Molded Ply- Time Perfect Round Modern Stream-Lined Die-Cast Tension Casings, elf-Seating, Tension Rods elf-Aligning, Strip-Proof Inner Tone Controls for Batter Head on Snare and Tenor Drums. est Quality, Calf-skin Tone-Matched, Fi Heads. Metal Parts in Polished, non-Tarnishing CHROME PLATE at no extra charge, A. special feature on the parade snare drums is the addition of the new nkoav Kastre “Micro-Sensitive” throw-off snare strainer, Ata touch of the stick or finger, it disengages the snares instantly and completely. With modern band and drum corps employing greater variety of tonal effects, the throw-off strainer rates as , essential equipment. And no throw-off strainer is as fast and effective as thi Prices Include Tax ‘This means no hidden extra charges to jump out and bite you, just when you're all set on your purchase. That's some- thing to remember when you are buying drums or comparing prices,FINISHES OF BROADKASTER "TOURNAMENT" and "PARADE KING" Drums (For pricing purposes ‘Gretsch Pear in Alas not only te beta peel pe tem coverings bat iso the bilan Tigh plished ced” ease! GRETSCH-PEARL in White, Black or Midnight Be GRETSCH.SPARKLE in Green, Red, Bi, Slver of Gol GRETSCH-NITRON in Camco Coral Copper Mist or Jet Black. Also in spe- Esloet uid cede: ate oor Giarge Plese tend clot samples pe feat paint chie-when_ondesny NE TRON or Colored Lacques fish rams ir speci Sern GRETSCH-LACQUER FINISHES (al tan. paihed) ince Mahogany with natural mane hops Tone Sac nlSiver coil Bick or Sofi White Gir colors nang specs Te Tore The Metal Ports of ll GRETSCH BROASKASFER” Brom “are ant led plished "sortcsiehrg U Etitoite latin 2k as" nes Stange fou The long-lasting brilliance of GRETSCH-CHROME PLATING taps of ia extn dividends in the coe Be Dron Cont cqipmet Aloe weather condtine dust fog, tan or dnowevdon' fesse ata ffimomen: fey dig quick rab wh adap cht restotee i brightness ttn GRETSCH BROADKASTER “PARADE KING” PARADE DRUMS Separate Tension With Wood Counter Hoops those corps which still prefer the conventional woot counter hoops Decause of their lighter weight and the greater tensioning scope, we offer this fine “raxape KING” series, They are built to full aROADKASTER specifica tions in all the beautiful finishes listed here (see Left) including brilliant tarnish-proof cmmoate vate metal parts at no extra cost. Prices inelude tax BROADKASTER “PARADE KING" SNARE DRUM Here also, the senior sizes (15"%12" and 16x12") come equipped modern style, with the moaniaster "Micro-Sensitive” throw-off snare strainer t0 give the many new tonal effects that today's corps and bands must have (The 14*x10" junior drum has the Standard throw-off strainer.) All are regularly equipped with “Responso” 16-strand all-metal snares. Prices i clude sticks, sling, and tax Mahogany or Lacquer & Chrome Gretsch-Pearl_ & Chrome BX4586—Shell, 147x101» --.+-Ea. $72.00 PXASAT Shell TRIO Es $54.00 TER SGo.o9 pakaSes Spek tear 200 Hae 88 BXAS90—Shel: loret2> 00" RS 98.00 PRASSI Shell tense 3, 107.00 For Staudard Throwot Snare Stiainer on senior models inatcad of BROADEASTER "iticro-Senstive,” deduct $8.00, or Beoni-inlid Hoops with Lacquer Fin, Drums, ad §2.50, For Gut Snares, add $2.00 BROADKASTER “PARADE KING" TENOR DRUMS While the up-to-date parade snare drum can and often does double tonally for Tenor drum, many directors still want a line of tenor drums out in front to capitalize on the spectacular value of their flashy twirling stick technique. “rakape Kixc” Tenor Drums come in two popular sizes, each with a pair of felt-head beaters and a sling. Choice of finishes as listed at the left. Mahogany or La Gretsch-Pearl & Chrome BXAsse Shel, 1erIe Bxasse Shelly teen = $95.50, PR4380—Shell 12 Ex “Discs Paass)—shell, sent Es, Dee The price of GretachnPesi includes pene inlaid counter Hope withot’ eaiea cha gs For Beschinlad hoops with lacquer fished drums cad $0.58 sears? BROADKASTER SEP. TENSION SCOTCH BASS DRUMS. Ideal for drum corps and marching bands. The narrow shells mean less weight, while the tone is full and solid, adequate to all demands. Choice of many beautiful hand-polished finishes as Hsted, All metal parts are polished, tamish-proof Chrome Plate at no extra charge to you. Each with sling and fone pair Scotch beaters. Prices include tax Makogany or Lacquer & Chrome Gretsch-Pearl_& Chrome BAGS Shell, 2850100 =... Ra 812000 BXAGE Shel, 2810" TES 8140.00 DxAG2s Shell. So-a}2" 11 LEa 1280 | PH4626.Shell Soeela> 2° TEs. SLAROD ‘The price of Gretgch-Peati Gna includes Peart iniid Hosps ‘Without’ Bt’ chases For Beasicfoid’Hoope on Lacquer-Pinieh Drums add $800" exte 27GRETSCH BROADKASTER “GUARDSMAN” PARADE DRUMS Single Tension with Streamlined Rod Casings ‘Superior tone and playing qualities plus tine moderin appea price. ‘The new streamlined rod casings, the polished chrome Of the metal yarts, and the beautiful hand polished shell and hoops, give them the appearance of much more expensive drams. Fegular mkoaDRASTER specifications throughout and offered in all regular BROADKASTER finishes. BROADKASTER "GUARDSMAN" PARADE SNARE DRUM Single tension, Senior models (15"%12" and 16x12") have the new eoaDkasten “‘Micro-Sensitive” throw-off snare strainer. ‘The junior drum (14?x10") comes with Standard throw-off strainer. Snares. are “Responso™ 12-strand, all-metal. Built to full utoaoxasex specifications and in all regular uoapkasrex Gnishes as listed at the right. Each with sling and sticks. Prices include tax. Mahog. or Lacquer & Chrome Gretseh-Peart & Chrome pxatoe Sil, Teele. cs Ea $67.50 REGS Shell WeoeI-n EX. $79.80 Bietso¢ Shell (Sec12e0000Ex age BRASS Shell) 1See1ze 2.2 ba “9830 Biessbe shell, te Fe 8480 PASO? Shel) forclaes Cte 96.50 For senior drums with Standard Throw-Off Strainer instead of BROADKASTER Epicor tnstives: deduct $600 vor Pearl isla « oops wat Lacquer Minish Drums, add $2.50 extra For Gut Snares, add $2.00 exe BROADKASTER “GUARDSMAN" TENOR DRUM Featuring all the ukoaDkasrex quality construction features and offered in all nMoADKASTER. finishes. ‘The newly designed, streamlined die cast rod casings are the fast word in modern styling. All metal parts in shed _citwoMe MLarrxc, Each with sling and one pair of felt head beaters. Prices include tax. Mahog, or Lacquer & Chrome Gretsch-Peact & Chrome pated Wess S SEN"Hss0 pxeses Sint Vere Ee $8780 BRiSer Shel) ieeat SSS) BASSE Shen, MER ek 88 atl Inlaid’ Hoops, $2.50 extra BROADKASTER "GUARDSMAN" SCOTCH BASS DRUM Good looking, fine toned drums in streamlined modern styling. sKo4p- Kasrex quality—top quality !—in every construction detail and your choice Of all the nxoapeasren hand-polished finishes Tisted at the right, Lustrous, hon-tartishing CHROME MATING on all metal parts, Each with one pait feit head beaters and a sling. Prices include tax. Mahog. or Lacquer & Chrome Gretach-Peast & Chrome pxaeas Shel, Get'ee..fa $105.00 PX4630° Shell Sere fc En 8125.00 PRAGSI—Shell Heesides. ka 11500 PxeAe32—Shell, 2810" 135.00 Pearl Inlaid: Hoops with Mahog. or Lacquer Drums, $5.00 extra, 28 SPECIFICATIONS BROADKASTER “GUARDSMAN” SINGLE TENSION PARADE DRUMS GRETSCH-EXCLUSIVE 3-ply_m plywood Shells and Hoops. Lifetime Perfect-Round Modern Streamlined Die-cast Tension Roi Casings * Strip-proof tension rods. CHROME PLATED Metal Parts—non Tarnishing ‘and Long-Lasting—at NO extra charge. The deal finish for outdoor service. FINISHES, (For pricing purposes ‘Gretsch-Pear!” includes not only the characteristic pearl pattern cover ings but also ‘Gretsch-Sparkle’ and the new ‘Gretsch-Nitron'.) Gretsch-Pearl prices. include pearlinlaid hoops on all drums, Choose from GRETSCH-PEARL in White, Black and ‘Midnight Blue’ GRETSCH-SPARKLE in Green, Red, Bhie, Gold anid Silver. GRETSCH NITRON in Cameo Coral, Tet Black or Copper Mist. Also in special School colors, to order at no extra charge. GRETSCH LACQUER FINISHES (all hand polished) include: Mahogany with natural maple hoops; Tri-Tone Blue-and-Silver, solid Black or solid White. Other colors, including Tri-Tone, to order at no extra charge. When ordering drums in special colors Rivny Color salee=preteabiy pst cio ALL PRICES INCLUDE TAX That's something very important to remember when comparing prices, There are no unexpected, last-minute extras when you pick your drums from the Gretsch catalog.SPECIFICATIONS of ENOWN" SINGLE TENSION PARADE DRUMS. GRETSCH-EXCLUSIVE Molded Plywood Shell Hoops. Lifetime Perfect Round Guaranteed! All Metal Parts in Polished, Tarnish-Proof CHROME PLATING at no Extra Charge. Double Claw Hooks * Fine Calfskin Heads Mahogany Shell with Natural Maple Hoops in Regular Finish. ith Standard Throw-Of Strainer All-Metal Snares. (Gut Snares $2.00 extra) es Include Sticks, Sling and Excite Tax—no idden Extras Here! eo “RENOWN” JUNIOR PARADE SNARE DRUM ABSOLUTE TOP VALUE IN ITS FIELD! CHROME PLATED METAL PARTS. junior drummers, Built to full Gretsch-Renown specifications (see above) ineludinge Splendid single-tension parade snare drum for polished non-tarnishing cujostr, paren metal part throw-off snare strainer, “Response” 12-strand all-metal snares. Regular finish is Matiogany shell with natural maple hoops. Colored lacquer finish, in ra. Each with heavy-duty sling and one pair hickory sticks. 14x10”, With § Reds Each $45.00 Drumm, Shell 14°10", With 6 Rods Each 42,00 2.00 ¢ No, PX4542_Renown Junior Snare eum, Sh No. PX4543- Renown Jn Single Tension—Chrome at no extra cost. With Standard GRETSCH “RENOWN” lated Metal Parts RENOWN SENIOR SINGLE-TENSION PARADE DRUMS to the ually specifeations listed at the right, EitRoMe LATING deihe wel pute 8 ark. oust fli ural maple Hoops. Sing, be wg shell with PX4531--Shel Ea. $97.00 PX4532—Shell, 16%x12".....Fa, $61.00 Colored Lacquer, including. TricTene, $2.00 extra. Peat inlaid hoope $2.50 extra RENOWN SINGLE-TENSION TENOR DRUMS HOME PLATED metal parla. Regular Snish is mahogany. shel Colored scquer Anish, including TH:Toae Gear chetae Bach 'with sing and one’ pat elt beaters Not ‘mae Ex, $51.00 PX4S76—Sholl, 18°12"... Ea, $72.00 For Pearl Inlaid Hoops add $2.50 extra PXAS74-Shel RENOWN SINGLE-TENSION SCOTCH BASS DRUMS. Bulls to standard Gretach-Renown specifications with polished CHROME PLATED. tal parts ato exten charge. Regular pris ig tahogaay shell wi watural foaple Ross, Colored Iacauer fish, seid colar or Tet-Tones th GistaclBent nish ach walt sivg atl one_pit fl No. PX4643—Revown Scotch Rass Drom, Shell 26°37" Ea. $89.00 No. Px4e4s—Renown Scotch ass Drum, Shell 26% 8 Ex. 100.00 No. PX4e47—Renown Scotch Base Drums Shell 28-410" Es. 103.00 or Pear-Inlaid. Hoops add $5.00 extra Si outs, Girl Seouts and other luding Tri-Tone, ices include taxPERCUSSION INSTRUCTORS All American Drummer ‘The Musteal Drummer by Phil Grant (32 pages). More by Lowe Belson (Ln two parts of than its money's worth if only for 96 pawes each. Mlustrated) A com. the wealth of jactures showing be. prebeasive course in modern dance itoere the rigt and wrong hand rumming by one of today's eres Tositions to get the student started et stylist, Covers all instruments {n'a basis of sound techniques tt with a wealth of useful exercises ‘caries right thru the 26. Basie nad seleetions in the modera ste ees cet ean tent ae Drummers' Rudimental Bass Bops earner by Sam Une G2 pase. For aly ‘The fernediate and auvaneed otuden by Sam Ulane (32 tndy of modern bass pages). acer ds ere nit the uty of moder, ats seaamenty Sirokes and theit in- ance drumming. Pxcellent for de ide a day-by-day prnctice routing loving Mand and foot coordina fmploying all the bane strokes ee gus 9533—Rudimental Guide =. $150 Haskell Harr Drum Method Latin American Rhythm Inst's (Gt pages: illurrated’) Complete Wy Humberto Morales and Tears courte ia the basic rudiments for Adler, (a0. pases, illustrated) Stare. drum are fol Gotsptete Instfucton, for" al ia wed yin Sees and all popular" Latin Strucrion for bass drum, cymbals, XTUMEME gyal, Nonulte Lan Se A particalarly wie book guesses’ for all hstrments and 9838—Haskell Harr, Book 1 $1.00. 9332—Latia Am. Rhythm 9336—Haskell Harr, Book 2100 Inst poses 88.008 w PARADE DRUM SLING Finest 2" extra heavy: webbini heavy-duty, cast swivel snap hangs drum in natural positio No. S650--Trarade Snare or Tenor Drum Sting, Khald.....-Each $200 ‘Each °200 adjustable for length. Has al hook-eye that No, s851—Parade Snare or Tenor Drumm Sling, White (B) BASS DRUM SLING Heavy-duty model, Shoulder straps are 2" highest grade Khaki or White webbing. Designed to distribute the weight of the drum over, the back and shouders. Adjusting straps are extra heavy 1” webbing, adjustable at two points. Snaps are new heavy-duty cast type No. 5860 Heavi-duty ‘Base Dram Sling, Kha. Each $4.50 No. 851—Heavy-duty Bass Drum Sling, White Each 450 tc) STANDARD BASS SLING Extra heavy 2” webbing, with three nickel plated hooks and two nickel plated adjusting slides No. s862 Standard Dass Drum Sling, Khali Each $2.50 No. 5863—Standard Bass Drum Sling, White, sses.css.cccsEach 280 Oy) PARADE DRUM LEG REST ‘A useful and practical accessory for the parade snare or tenor drummer, Holds the drum securely so that it rises and falls with the movement of the leg, reducing fatigue and climinating bruises, Folds back against the drum for compact fit in drum cover or ease, Chrome plated finish; new improved model attaching to the tension rods by clamps and wing nuts, No disfiguring of the drum shel. No. 5885 Parade Drum Leg Rest si Bach 8675 © DRUM MAJOR'S WHISTLE Genuine Acme “Thunderer” all-metal whistle with shrill, far-carrying voice. Speaks instantly, te fails, Made of heavy brass, polished nickel plated Nol $803 Drem Majors Whistle... sovseecBach $12 (6) UGLE MOUTHPIECES ‘a No, §720—Regulation G and F Bugle Mouthpiece, polished nickel plated fish ‘Bach 8135 No. $722—Sonvano ot ‘Tenor’ Piston iugie Mowtbpicces wide-tim, pro fessional model in polished silver plated Gnishe--.+--.-2.v+ Bach $8.00 No. $89 "—Haritone, Piston. Duygle Mouthpiece; wide-im’ professional trouel in polished, silver plated nish {Bach $4.00 a DRUM, BUGLE OR BATON CORDS Made of, best quality braided silk rayon with handsome tassels. Choice of brilliant’ color-fast coun, RED or BLUE, oF Legion mivr-and-covn, with tassels to match. (State color, pie oral enr sort No. 8788—Drumn, Bugle or ‘Baton Cords....-.+s¢srssee0+--Bach $3.00GRETSCH BROADKASTER PISTON BUGLES In G with Piston Change to D Finest American make, Used by championship corps everywhere because of their excellent workmanshi, superb tone and ex! ‘accurate intonation, Built in G with slide to F bugles also feature piston lange to D thus enabling the playing of continuous ilody and harmony parts utterly impossible. to. the mple regulation bugle, Careful fit of valves and slides stires great ease of blowing while their perfect balance promotes playing comfort. Nickel silver valve with pear! finger tip, double water key, finger hook, and. silver plated professional mouthpiece. (A) THE SOPRANO MODEL G-D PISTON BUGLE Pitched the same as U. S. regulation bugle but with greater playing range. In modern bugle ensembles the Soprano usually carries the melody. Bell dia 5710—Soprano Piston Bugle, gold lacquer...Ea, $64.50 5712—Soprano Piston Bugle, pol. ebrome.../Ea, 81.50 (8) THE TENOR MODEL G-D PISTON BUGLE Pitched the same as the soprano but larger in bore and bell diameter (6"). Its tone is more mellow, so. this model usually plays harmony parts 574—Tenor Piston Bugle gold lacquer ......Fa, $69.50 5716—Tenor Piston Bugle pol. chrome. Ea, 89.50 {C) THE BARITONE MODEL G-D PISTON BUGLE One octave lower than the soprano (plays regular bugle parts without transposing) the baritone provides 2 fich tonal bass for harmony parts and it frequently plays melody as well, Bell. 674" 4718—Raritone G-D Piston Bugle, gold lac. ..Ea, $97.50 5720—Baritone G-D Piston Bugle, chrome,-Ea. 127.50 (0) _ FRENCH HORN 6-D PISTON BUGLE A new model in the piston bugle family. Pitched one active lower than the Soprano (same as the baritone) it plays five additional notes above the regular baritone scale! Bell diameter, 7” §722—French Horn Piston Bugle, gold lac. $152.50 5123—French Horn Piston Bugle, chrome.-Ea, "192.50 () PISTON BUGLE CASES Sturdy veneer body covered in black Keratol; flannel lined. Double locks, brass lacquer finish. Easy-grip plas: tic handle, double post mounte $747—Soprano Piston Bugle Case Ea, $13.50 5148 —Tenor Piston Bugle Case Ea. 15.75 $149—Baritone Piston Bugle Case Ea, 1800 5750—French Horn Piston Bugle Case.......Ea, 20.50 ee {D) U. S. REGULATION BUGLES IN G with F-SLIDE The standard drum corps bugle, Sturdy, built in G with slide to F. Made of heavy’ strongly reinforced. Complete with nickel plated mouthpiece and mouthpiece chain, Bell diameter, 42° Ror gold lacquer Bnishy add $1.00 extra.) 00—U. S. Regulation Bugle in G and F,...Ea, $12.75 “REXCRAFT” REGULATION G and F BUGLE U. S. Regulation Bugle of extra heavy brass, built in aige bore for extra volume and resonance, Fine polished finish. Complete with nickel plated mouthpiece and mouthpiece chain. Bell diameter, 414". (For gold lacquer finish, add $1.00, extra.) 5703—“"Rexeraft” Regulation Gand F Bugle..Fa, $15.75 (o REGULATION BUGLE BAG Heavy, brown waterproof mackintosh, fleece lined; ‘edges bound in tan, Zipper closure. $738—Regulation Bugle Bag. Ea. $4.50 ew Rotory G ond F lider Arch fr above’ Bones.GRETSCH BROADKASTER DRUMS FOR YOUR MARCHING BAND OR DRUM CORPS PAY BIG DIVIDENDS IN GREATER BEAUTY, LONGER LIFE, FINER TONE When-you pick the drums for your marching band or drum corps, you know in advance that they're going to lead a hard lie, You expect them to look well, play well, and stand up faith fully under all conditions, Indoors or out, in fair weather or foul, they've got to deliver! So, as you read the specifications of ceevscnt BROADKASTER DRUMS for field service you'll find there, we think, concrete assurance that these are the drums to meet your demands and expecta tions 100%. For Flashing Beauty you choose from a wealth of new and standard colors in Gretsch-Pearls and Gretsch Sparkles. And in the new Gretsch Ni trons, you can have your school or corps colors faith fully reproduced in this tough, smoothly pol- ished, long lasting plastic. Or order them in hand polished mahogany or lac- quer colors (solid or ‘tritone’). We match your color samples exactly Gleaming chrome plating on the metal parts (you get it at no extra cost on all Gretsch drums) gives additional flash and lasting service. Dust and dampness can’t more than momentarily dim the beauty of Gretsch chrome plating. A quick rub with a damp cloth restores the polish instantly For Longer Life, don't settle for less than W. National Champion Dram Quartet, Post No. 1462, Worm: oretscn-rxciusive moulded ply-wood shells and hoops. There’s nothing to match them for service. And we guarantee them to hold their perfec round for the life of the drum! Asa further prow tection against adverse weather conditions, the i side surfaces of GRETSCH BROADKASTER shells are heavily finished with special moisture-resistant metallic lacquer. crersc streamlined tension casings combine beauty with ney. They are self-seating, self- aligning, and strip-prooi. For the modern effects and tom tom routines that play so important a part in present day field drum- ming, GRETSCH parade snare drums all come. equipped with throw-oif snare stra Important as these construction details are in terms of looks and service, one feature of SCH BROADKASTER DRUMS outweighs all the t. It's ‘THAT GREAT GRETSCH SOUND’ —that unmistakable, matchless tone that instantly identifies cretscn drums to so many band direc- tors and drummers. In the final analysis of drum quality, tone must come first. And GRETSCH BROADKASTERS have it to a unique degree. Your own ears will confirm that statement. ————— (Pictured in Color on the Opposite Page) ETSCH BROADKASTER “TOURNA- Snare, ‘Tenor and Seotch Bass Drums in and Rubhed Mahogany and Chrom GRETSCH BROADKASTER “TOURNA- re, Tenor and Scotch Bass Drums in Gold Sparkle Pearl and Chrome €— GRETSCH BROADKASTER “TOURNA- MENT” Parade Snare Drum in Blue Sparkle Pearl and Chrome nouns sed D— GRETSCH BROADKAS sparkle Pearl MENT” Parade Snare Drum in Red and Chrome. E— GRETSCH BROADKASTER “TOURNA- MEN‘T” Parade Snare Drum in Green Sparkle Pearl and Chrome. For detailed description and prices of these and other Gers Broavkaster Parade Drums, see Pages 26 to 28.for DRUM CORPS and MARCHING BANDSA. GRETSCH BROADKASTER “NAME BAND” OUTFIT 1s, see Page 5. in Midnight-Blue Pearl. For complete description and list of fini B. GRETSCH BROADKASTER “ONE NIGHTER PLUS” OUTFIT in Sparkle Gold. See Page 6 for complete description and list of finishes. ¢. GRETSCH BROADKASTER “BOP” OUTFIT in Copper Mist Nitron. Complete deserivtion and list of finishes see Page 4. w Black White Copper Cadillac Cameo — es Mist Green Coral