Vintage 1965 Gretsch Floating Action Bass Drum Pedal By Frank Ippolito Drum Shop

 Open to International Bidders!! This No Reserve auction is for a vintage 1965 Gretsch model # 4955 "Floating Action" bass drum pedal.This bass drum pedal was professionally modified by Frank Ippolito's drum shop which used to be located in New York City during the 1970's and 1980's.Frank patented this modification at sometime in the 1970's. This pedal has the patent number hand etched into the metal surface of the sprocket assembly. The direct chain drive gives this pedal a super...-fast "direct" feel, and modern Drum Workshop bass drum pedals use this same engineering design in their modern bass drum pedals.This pedal is in very good condition, it does have some visible surface wear on the bottom of the footboard but the pedal plays beautifully and smoothly.Shipping and Handling to Domestic U.S.A. adresses will cost $17.50 for this item. International bidders will need to supply me with a proper mailing adress for a more accurate shipping rate quote.

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