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When the first edition went out of print in early 2004, rob cook immediately set about preparing this revised edition. Buy the gretsch drum book book online at best prices in india on. From the founding of the company in 1883, every significant management change of direction is discussed right up to the current era in which owner. The north american release of the newest rebeats publication, the gretsch drum book, by rob cook with john sheridan, will take place on august 3 in new york city as part of the gretsch th anniversary celebration event. The gretsch drum book by rob cook, in collaboration with john sheridan, is a complete business history of the gretsch drum company and dating guide for gretsch drums from the founding of the company in 1883, every significant management change of direction is discussed right up to the current era in which owner fred w. Chicago drum show live music venue villa park, illinois.

From the founding of the company in 1883, every significant management change of direction is discussed right up to the. The book features a detailed dating guide, classic ads and catalog pages, and lots. The gretsch drum book by rob cook, john sheridan waterstones. Rob picks up the story saying, i immediately thought of all the drummers coming to the chicago drum show in may who would want to send their best wishes. I got my copy of rob cook s brand new gretsch book yesterday. Rob cook has lovingly compiled the slingerland story, with detailed chapters on the family, the boston background, the company through the decades, slingerland endorsees and personnel, the gretsch hss era, gibsons acquisition, and much more. There have been periods of up to six months during which very little progress was made. Oct 30, 2018 i have both, for actual information on gretsch drums as a resource guide, get rob cooks book. Rebeats to release the gretsch drum book modern drummer. The gretsch drum book by cook, rob, sheridan, john. To order, click the books link at the top of the page. The 2018 chicago drum show modern drummer magazine. The dating guide includes sections on catalogs, colors, badges, hardware, snare drums, and outfits. Rob has used some of the information from my paper in his section on serial numbers.

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Slingerland is one of the greatest drum companies of alltime. After 46 years on prospect street in alma, rebeats has moved to cook tower at 6 n state st in alma. The gretsch drum book by rob cook in collaboration with john sheridan is a complete business history of the gretsch drum company and dating guide for. The north american release of the newest rebeats publication, the gretsch drum book, by rob cook with john sheridan, will take place on august 3 in new. The event is being jointly hosted by fred gretsch, joe carducci, john palmer, steve maxwells vintage and custom drums, and rudys music. Rob also established rebeat vintage drums and the magazine not so modern drummer along with authoring hundreds of articles that have appeared. Rob presented steve, fred, and john with special leatherbound editions of the new book. As an author and publisher rob has penned a series including the slingerland book, the rogers drum book, and the ludwig book. To help him in this project, he turned to rob cookproducer of the chicago drum show, noted drum historian, and author of the recently released gretsch drum book. Rob cook and john sheridan just released their book the gretsch drum book. The great american drums and the companies that made them, 19201969, soft cover. I was discussing an earlier version of the paper with john sheridan, who is working on a more comprehensive gretsch book with rob. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.

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Gretsch artist since 2017, canadianborn and internationallyrespected professional anthony michelli has fostered a creative and successful career in the music industry as a drum set performer, postsecondary educator, and sound recording producer. Buy the gretsch drum book by rob cook, john sheridan from waterstones today. Gretsch drum magnetic bottle opener, 2009 limited edition. From the founding of the company in 1883, every significant management change of direction is discussed right up to the current era in which owner fred w. The gretsch drum book by rob cook in collaboration with john sheridan is a complete business history of the gretsch drum company and dating guide for gretsch drums. Rebeats to release the gretsch drum book the north american release of the newest rebeats publication, the gretsch drum book, by rob cook with john sheridan, will take place on august 3 in new york city as part of the gretsch th anniversary celebration event. He also is the promoter of the largest drum show in the world. The shells are heavy three ply with silver sealer inside that dates them in the late 1950s. I was born gretchen gertrude gretsch on january 15, 1948 in chicago, illinois. Authored by rob cook in collaboration with john sheridan and with assistance from lee ruff and fred w. I have a special interest in this volume because i am mentioned as an endorser of gretsch drums 1985. Gretsch, this book has been in the research phase for approximately 7 years. At the time, my father bill gretsch was president of the fred gretsch manufacturing company. John takes us through the 6 year history with amazing facts and stories and also some information that you wont hear.

Hal leonard the gretsch drum book musicians friend. The gretsch drum book special hardcover collectors. According to the gretsch book, by rob cook the actual birdland kit that grestch provided to the birdland club was a 22, 16, 5. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Phil wilsons 1950s gretsch set not so modern drummer. Again, rob cooks books are the go to references for those classic vintage drums, primarily from the 60s. If you want anecdotes and minimal equipment information get the falzerano book. Nearly 30 years in the making, this book is in many ways the life work of rob cook. Apr 01, 2019 john is an expert on gretsch and cowrote the gretsch book with rob cook. Rob cook, a drum historian and the shows producer, organized a worldclass set of clinics, master classes, presentations, and exhibits that occurred over the course of the weekend, and plenty of local and international drumming enthusiasts were in attendance. I have both, for actual information on gretsch drums as a resource guide, get rob cook s book.

This is a reprint of the catalog that introduced gretsch gladstone drums, a collaboration between radio city. At once a scholarly work and an entertaining read, the gretsch drum book is the work of rob cookone of americas bestknown drum historians and the. Rob cooks most popular book is when the dust settles. If you enjoy reading about the classic drum companies, you will love this book. Buy the gretsch drum book book online at low prices in. Havent had a chance to read it yet but skimming through it i think its safe to say that rob has hit another one out of the park. Buy the gretsch drum book by rob cook, john sheridan isbn. With the invaluable assistance of researcher john sheridan, rob details the fascinating story of gretsch drums and the gretsch musical instrument company.

June 5, 20 a new paper entitled gretsch round badge variations was added to this site. Gretsch serial number dating guide page 2 dfo drum forum. The gretsch electric guitar book 60 years of white falcons, 6120s, jets, gents and more. The gretsch drum book by cook, rob, sheridan, john december 1, 20 paperback. Rob cook considers this book the rosetta stone for dating gretsch drums made between 1962 and 1984. The gretsch drum book by rob cook with john sheridan. Initial release was at the 2018 chicago drum show with a european release at the simon johns vintage show in coventry, uk in october 2018. The gretsch drum book special hardcover collectors edition.

At once a scholarly work and an entertaining read, the gretsch drum book is the work of rob cookone of americas bestknown drum. I contributed to the section on serial numbers, labels and badges. This book is a complete business history of the gretsch drum company and dating guide for gretsch. My mother maxine elsner, sylvia, as my father always called her, was from joplin, missouri and a graduate of northwestern university. I believe this set is from the late 1950s because i have been studying up on them in the gretsch drum book by rob cook and john sheridan. Discontinued gretsch products partial list vinnie colaiuta signature signature drum set made of 6ply maplegumwood shells. It is a great source of information about everything gretsch. This includes an alphabetic list of every gretsch endorser from 19362012 with nearly 200 photos. Dating guide includes catalogs, badges, colors, hardware, snare drums, and. The book includes a fullcolor k zildjian dating guide chart by bill hartrick. Percussion reference books method books steve weiss. Im glad to finally have a good gretsch reference and this will sit well on the shelf with his other. Gretschs anniversary celebration comes home to nyc.