What year is my Gretsch Renown maple drum set.?

by Marko
(GA)

I have a used Gretsch Renown maple drum set.Can't tell what year model it is.I've not seen another like it .Its a smokey gray wood grain with a lacquer finish.Can anyone help?It has a gold/ brass square badge with black letters.As opposed to the newer models have black badges with gold/brass lettering.

ANSWER

Hi, Marko--

Here is a link to information about the history of Gretsch Badges:

Gretsch Badges

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