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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 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. Gretsch drum magnetic bottle opener, 2009 limited edition. I have a special interest in this volume because i am mentioned as an endorser of gretsch drums 1985. Gretsch cadillac green birdland kit revival drum shop. Rob cook has 33 books on goodreads with 563 ratings. 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 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. I contributed to the section on serial numbers, labels and badges. According to the gretsch book, by rob cook the actual birdland kit that grestch provided to the birdland club was a 22, 16, 5. Dating guide includes catalogs, badges, colors, hardware, snare drums, and. Hal leonard the gretsch drum book musicians friend.

The great american drums and the companies that made them, 19201969, soft cover. The gretsch drum book by rob cook, john sheridan waterstones. At once a scholarly work and an entertaining read, the gretsch drum book is the work of rob cookone of americas bestknown drum. Gretsch, this book has been in the research phase for approximately 7 years. Rob cooks name is very familiar to those interested in vintage drums and the companies who produced them. The gretsch drum book by rob cook and john sheridan. Again, rob cooks books are the go to references for those classic vintage drums, primarily from the 60s. This is a reprint of the catalog that introduced gretsch gladstone drums, a collaboration between radio city. 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. They both have their charms but the rob cook book is better in all respects. I was born gretchen gertrude gretsch on january 15, 1948 in chicago, illinois. 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.

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. 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 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. If you enjoy reading about the classic drum companies, you will love this book. 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. John takes us through the 6 year history with amazing facts and stories and also some information that you wont hear. 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.

Jan 06, 2014 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. Drum books vintage and specialty books just for drummers. It includes 2,670 round badge drums and over 5,700 drums. The gretsch drum book by cook, rob, sheridan, john december 1, 20 paperback. The gretsch drum book by cook, rob, sheridan, john 20 paperback on. The gretsch electric guitar book 60 years of white falcons, 6120s, jets, gents and more. Rob also established rebeat vintage drums and the magazine not so modern drummer along with authoring hundreds of articles that have appeared. 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.

I was discussing an earlier version of the paper with john sheridan, who is working on a more comprehensive gretsch book with rob. Nearly 30 years in the making, this book is in many ways the life work of rob cook. Complete business history and gretsch drum dating guide in the pattern of rob cook s books on ludwig, slingerland and rogers. Im glad to finally have a good gretsch reference and this will sit well on the shelf with his other. 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. The gretsch drum book by cook, rob, sheridan, john. This includes an alphabetic list of every gretsch endorser from 19362012 with nearly 200 photos. This book is a complete business history of the gretsch drum company and dating guide for gretsch drums. The event is being jointly hosted by fred gretsch, joe carducci, john palmer, steve maxwells vintage and custom drums, and rudys music. June 5, 20 a new paper entitled gretsch round badge variations was added to this site.

Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. As an author and publisher rob has penned a series including the slingerland book, the rogers drum book, and the ludwig book. I sent a revised paper to rebeats so it can be printed prior to the chicago show. 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. Authored by rob cook in collaboration with john sheridan and with assistance from lee ruff and fred w. The set includes white wash high glass lacquer finish, black chrome plated lugs, brackets, and hoops, gretsch s gts tom suspension system, and vinnie coliautas signature badges. The dating guide includes sections on catalogs, colors, badges, hardware, snare drums, and outfits. The book includes a fullcolor k zildjian dating guide chart by bill hartrick. Gretsch serial number dating guide page 2 dfo drum forum. Oct 30, 2018 i have both, for actual information on gretsch drums as a resource guide, get rob cooks book. At the time, my father bill gretsch was president of the fred gretsch manufacturing company. If you want anecdotes and minimal equipment information get the falzerano book.

Rob cook considers this book the rosetta stone for dating gretsch drums made between 1962 and 1984. When the first edition went out of print in early 2004, rob cook immediately set about preparing this revised edition. The gretsch drum book by cook, rob, sheridan, john december 1. He also is the promoter of the largest drum show in the world. Rob cook and john sheridans book on gretsch drums is moving toward publication. This book is a complete business history of the gretsch drum company and dating guide for gretsch. There have been periods of up to six months during which very little progress was made. Buy the gretsch drum book book online at low prices in. Discontinued gretsch products partial list vinnie colaiuta signature signature drum set made of 6ply maplegumwood shells. Rebeats vintage drum history chicago drum show vintage. The shells are heavy three ply with silver sealer inside that dates them in the late 1950s. Wholesale and international distribution by hal leonard begins in january 2019. Chicago drum show live music venue villa park, illinois. Buy the gretsch drum book book online at best prices in india on.

Rob has used some of the information from my paper in his section on serial numbers. The gretsch drum book by cook, rob, sheridan, john 20. Phil wilsons 1950s gretsch set not so modern drummer. Rob presented steve, fred, and john with special leatherbound editions of the new book. 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. The gretsch drum book by rob cook with john sheridan 20 by rob cook isbn assignments 9781888408201 paperback 9781888408218 hardcover 9781888408225 ebook format 9781888408232 mobipocket format library of congress control number.

The book features a detailed dating guide, classic ads and catalog pages, and lots. Rob cook and john sheridan just released their book the gretsch drum book. Buy the gretsch drum book by rob cook, john sheridan isbn. From the founding of the company in 1883, every significant management change of direction is discussed right up to the. Hal leonard the gretsch drum book 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. Apr 01, 2019 john is an expert on gretsch and cowrote the gretsch book with rob cook.

The gretsch drum book, which became an indemand item among drum history fans immediately upon its release this past august, will shortly become available in a special hardcover edition. 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. Buy the gretsch drum book by rob cook, john sheridan from waterstones today. 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 twentyeighth annual chicago drum show took place this past may 1920 at the odeum expo center in villa park, illinois.

Rebeats to release the gretsch drum book modern drummer. The gretsch drum book special hardcover collectors. It is a great source of information about everything gretsch. Steve maxwell, fred gretsch, rob cook, logan thomas, and john sheridan. I got my copy of rob cook s brand new gretsch book yesterday. The gretsch drum book by rob cook with john sheridan ebay. At once a scholarly work and an entertaining read, the gretsch drum book is the.

He suggested i share it with rob, who offered to do a limited print run. The gretsch drum book by rob cook with john sheridan. The 2018 chicago drum show modern drummer magazine. Rob cooks most popular book is when the dust settles. The gretsch drum book special hardcover collectors edition. I have both, for actual information on gretsch drums as a resource guide, get rob cook s book.

Gretschs anniversary celebration comes home to nyc. 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. The gretsch drum book by cook, rob, sheridan, john december 1, 20 paperback on. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. With the invaluable assistance of researcher john sheridan, rob details the fascinating story of gretsch drums and the gretsch musical instrument company. My mother maxine elsner, sylvia, as my father always called her, was from joplin, missouri and a graduate of northwestern university. To order, click the books link at the top of the page.