1940s Gretsch 'Catalina' in Black Duco w/ Yellow Bakelite Lugs - 6.5x14

That Great Gretsch Sound and with Beautiful Bakelite lugs! This snare is a great specimen of the early plastic lugs that were used around the 40s as a cheaper alternative and as a way to deal with WWII metal rations. This black duco finish has some cracking and some spots of gouging and flaking. Badge is tight. Tensions rods are era correct, but don’t exactly match. Claws and hoops are original. Yellow bakelite lugs are in good shape with some discoloration but no cracking. Throw works smoothly. A brilliant 3 ply shell rounds out this beauty!

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