Gretsch Broadcaster X4175 "Max Roach" Progressive Jazz 14" x 4" snare drum Silver Sparkle from early 1960's
Gretsch Broadcaster X4175 "Max Roach" Progressive Jazz 14" x 4" snare drum Silver Sparkle from early 1960's
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Sound & Playability
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Gretsch Broadcaster X4175 "Max Roach" Progressive Jazz 14" x 4" snare drum Silver Sparkle from early 1960's
6-ply shell, original silver sparkle finish (it became more ginger like), Round badge, "stick chopper" from 1960's
All original except wires and heads. Micro-Sensitive throw-off, 5381 butt assembly (previously used for the original 1950's Max Roach snare drum, using the same center post for the original lugs)
Some pitting is present on lugs and hoops, nothing special and do not affect the sound
Very rare and sought after beautiful instrument
All original parts, new Bibin snare wire, new Remo Ambassador heads
The snare has been stripped and duly cleaned. It will be professionally packed and shipped worldwide from Portugal. Please contact me for a shipping rate