gretsch

Good morning everyone! This is my first post at this forum, and I wanted to thank the community as this is a very interesting place where to learn about everything in the drum world. It’s been a while since I’ve been looking for a vintage Gretsch kit and I still have my doubts on the...

Hi! I’m triyin to indentify this Gretsch SD. Can you help me? With year, and $ aprox. The hardware is too damage… Thanks!.

Tama Rockstar DX 10' 12' 16' 22' Kit or Gretsch BlackHawk 8' 10' 12' 13' 14' 16' 22' With Evans ec2s heads

How does this snare sound? I can only find one demo on YouTube and it sounds terrible on there. I already have a modern G4160, a 70s 4160, and a slingerland gene krupa sound king. Do I really need another brass snare? I'm looking for a snare that will get me in the ballpark of vinnie...

I picked this snare up in 2007. It was one of a 50-snare Extravaganza at NAMM that year. Read the synopsis in the first pic for more info about that. As the story goes, Vinnie Colaiuta had discovered a decades-old stash of NOS shells at the Gretsch warehouse...

Dear fellow drummers, Since I was patching up an old steel snare (bought it somewhere around 1988) I was wondering if I could call this snare a vintage snare. My gut feeling said 'yes' but thinking about the real age of it (about 37 years) I thought 'no'. But I was not sure wich was the right...

Hello, I would like to ask, what would be this snare, it seems a 60's round badge, but what with the wrap, is it a WMP which turned ugly or something else ? Thanks for your help !

I currently have a gretsch catlina maple kit from around 2007-2010. Its a fun kit but i want to replace it because i want a smaller kick. So far I’m heavily leaning towards the sonor aq2 series. My question is: would switching to the aq2 from the catalina maple even be an upgrade or should i...

"To carry on the celebration of 140 years, Gretsch Drums is also offering a Renown Limited Mahogany kit only for 2023." Link

Hey all. I am looking to buy a new drumset and one that has been looking good is the "Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Fusion Limited Edition Shell Pack" it has a great finish and the price is also great at 500$ I have also been looking at a pearl export and a pdp fs series what does everyone think...

I just scored these off ebay. $830 after shipping for 22" kick and 3 toms!!!! Couldn't be more happy. After these ship, every drum and all but one cymbal on my kit are ones that I bought used. I can't stress the advantages of buying used gear. I only get to open them at christmas so expect an...

Hey, I'm stuck in a situation stickier than sticky the stick insect stuck on a really sticky bun. Sorry just had to say that!! I play funk, rock and a bit indie stuff. I want the kit to last long. I know that you get the hardware with the pro m which is also good. I have heard great comments on...

This is for some advice about Catalina Club Jazz´s bass drum wood hoops and, of course, not only for "cataliners" but for everyone experienced. I got mine´s from 3 months ago and just the other day I tried to fit a Remo Fiberskin Pwct-3. Ok, here´s where my doubts made apear: The woodhoops have...

I've read alot of negative comments and reviews about the stock snare drum from people who'd bought Catalinas. I realize that this snare is far from high end, but I purchased a 5x12 as a side snare, and I love it. I'm saving up for a Catalina Jazz, but I came across this little bugger for $60...

I was just wondering whether you guys could give me a little advice. Ive been toying with the idea of upgrading my kit to something 'nice', a general all rounder. I see that the Renowns have had a good response on here and ive heard good things from friends. Ive seen a few yamaha kits that...

Got a great deal on a Gretsch kit off craigslist from a kid that didn't know what he had. Now I'm the owner of that kit and I still don't quite know what I've got... The prior owner said this kit was 6-8 years old. It appears to be maple in a deep red lacquer finish with natural hoops on the...

Hi Everyone, I am having a dilemma. I want to purchase one of the two Bubinga kits. GRETSCH Purewood Bubinga or TAMA Bubinga Omni-Tune? I understand that it's all a matter of preference. I would like to know anyone's opinion or maybe experience that have seen or played any of these...