gretsch drums
this web site is not affiliated with fred gretsch or gretsch drums. it is a web site dedicated to gretsch drums and gretsch drum history. we have an extensive collection of gretsch catalogs and scans of gretsch snare drums and gretsch drum sets. we also have a gretsch badge timeline and ways of dating gretsch drums .
we have an extensive section devoted to gretsch drums over on our vintage drum guide web site. there is an entire section devoted to gretsch drums, including the history of gretsch drums, drum badges, catalog pages on their snare drums as well as drum sets .
gretsch drums is an iconic american drum brand manufactured in ridgeland, south carolina .
gretsch drums catalina maple 6 - piece shell pack with free 8 in. tom
open quick view dialog for gretsch drums blackhawk snare with 12. 7 mm mount
gretsch usa custom round badge drums have served as the foundation for “that great gretsch sound” for over 65 years .
thank you hal leonard corporation for the great display of gretsch drums at # summernamm .
we expect more from gretsch drums soon. reserve yours now, risk - free .
pls note - once we sell out of gretsch drums d - addario australia will take over distribution australia wide ~ pls discuss all gretsch drums with them - thanks pma .
the iconic american drum maker drum workshop (dw drums) acquires the rights to develop, produce, market and distribute gretsch drums from fender .
gretsch drums energy 5 - piece drum set blue sparkle with hardware and zildji ...
gretsch drums broadkaster 135th anniversary 4 - piece shell pack with 22
kic ...
gretsch brooklyn series drum sets have a distinctive sound associated with the neighborhood of gretsch' s origin. these hand crafted drums reflect the warm open tone gretsch ...
open quick view dialog for gretsch drums catalina maple 6 - piece shell pack with free 8 in. tom
special thanks to dan boucher for some detailed drum and gretsch history. for more info on gretsch and other drums visit the drum resource site .
gretsch artist @ didi _ negron dropped by the gretsch lounge to say hello and test out a few drums. always great to see you didi !
the rolling stones tour the united states with drummer charlie watts playing gretsch drums. over 50 years later, watts still plays gretsch with the stones .
gretsch makes drums. period. not jazz drums, not rock n roll drums, not country drums. but drums. how you tune them, play them etc will determine if you are a metal drummer. switch out the bass drum head for a tama head and you' ll be cool. no one will know. they also make guitars and i bet some of them can be used for metal .
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so, what does the future hold for gretsch drums? brand manager, mike nieland, spoke to reverb about the partnership between gretsch and drum workshop .
kaman music (kmc music) becomes the exclusive, worldwide distributor of gretsch drums. two years later, kmc is acquired by fender musical instruments along with the rights to develop, produce, market and distribute gretsch drums and guitars .
brooklyn, new york and gretsch drums share an inseparable legacy that is reflected in the gretsch brooklyn series. shell interiors are finished with classic gretsch silver sealer. brooklyn toms and sn ...
gretsch straight - sided gts with g9025 bracket gretsch g4825 floor tom brackets with 12. 7mm diameter legs gretsch g9013 bass drum spurs gretsch 4946mt bass drum mounting plate key - style tension rods gretsch gth - slc single tom holder gretsch lightning throwoff
1 according to peter guralnick and ernst jorgensen in elvis day by day 2 courtesy herb brochstein and pat brown of drum sticks. 3 info courtesy gretsch drums * according to steve maxwell vintage and custom drums
used: lightly used newer sets, snares and drums, plus all vintage gretsch can ship worldwide and will ship immediately .
* due to random grain patterns and color disparities in natural maple, drums may vary slightly in appearance. add - on drums are most susceptible to these inconsistencies .
gretsch’s ready - to - play energy drum set now has more signature gretsch features .
gretsch permatone drumheads have been the culminating ingredient in producing “that great gretsch sound™. ”
in 2012, gretsch introduced the american - made brooklyn series. the drums are six - ply north american maple / poplar shells, yet thicker than gretsch’s usa custom drums. while the set is considered “classic gretsch, ” the sound is considered distinctive from the other gretsch series, with its own unique sound personality. in 2013, with the release of several limited - edition drum sets, the company brought back the gretsch round badge and celebrated its 130th anniversary. finally, in 2015, drum workshop (dw drums) acquired the rights to develop, produce, market and distribute gretsch drums .
even though
that great gretsch sound
hasn’t changed over the years, gretsch drums have featured a variety of iconic badge designs. each badge is unique and in its own way has become a classic over time. here is an overview of the badges used on gretsch drums throughout the company’s history .
gibraltar hardware is a maker of drumset and percussion hardware. various artists use gibraltar hardware on their drums, including lamb of god’s chris adler and luis conte. gibraltar hardware packs are standard for current gretsch drums kits .
gretsch usa custom round badge drums have served as the foundation for “that great gretsch sound” for over 65 years. earn your badge! a classic silver sparkle gretsch usa custom drum kit! 6 ply maple / ...
gretsch straight - sided gts with g9025 bracket gretsch g4825 floor tom brackets with 12. 7mm diameter legs gretsch g9013 bass drum spurs gretsch 4946mt bass drum mounting plate 24 - inch bass drum is not drilled key - style tension rods gretsch gth - slc single tom holder gretsch lightning throwoff
you can customize your gretsch usa custom toms and snare drums with different brackets, tom holders, internal mufflers, and snare throw - offs .
each shell includes an interior ply scarf joint that supplies added structural integrity to thin, musical shells. like all usa - made gretsch drums, shell interiors are finished with classic gretsch si ...
i am curious if there is some sort of timeline for gretsch drums and the company' s manufacture use of jasper drum shells - like - what year did gretsch drums start using jasper shells in their drum lines / manufacture? ? - to - what year did gretsch drums stop using jasper drum shells in their drum lines manufacture? i am seeing alot of people using that
jasper
moniker to sell their vintage gretsch drums lately and i thought if there is some sort of timeline of usage, i could pick out the fakers from the real deals. thanks for any help on the subject in advance .
it was also around this time that gretsch introduced its usa custom line of drums. the handmade drums are made of the gretsch six - ply formula: maple / gum shell with die - cast hoops and some of the highest quality finishes available, gretsch says. these kits are considered to be among the finest in terms of quality, durability and styling .
gretsch usa custom round badge drums have served as the foundation for “that great gretsch sound” for over 65 years. you’ve earned your badge. 965 forest ave. the grmtgthslc single tom holder and moun ...
some drummers also feel it was the die - cast hoops that contributed to the gretsch sound. “it’s true, ” says charlie persip. “the toms and bass drums sounded great, but the snare drums required work. ” don lamond felt it was the lack of reinforcement that impaired the sound of the snare drums. “i just couldn’t get a good sound from the snare drums. in fact, i got in trouble when gretsch management would show up at my gigs. they’d be upset because i’d be playing a rogers snare drum. ”
thomann is a major retailer of gretsch and we have all the important models at fantastically low prices in our selection. you can have all the products by gretsch in the drums and percussion displayed as a convenient list .
fred gretsch, jr. retires and sells the gretsch company to baldwin music company. his nephew, fred w. gretsch, vows to buy the company back .
the original gretsch round badge design was the first badge used on gretsch drums going all the way back to 1883. the badge was round with gretsch written across the top and drum makers since 1883 along the bottom. the older version of the round badge used a carpenter’s tack to attach the badge to the shells while later version used the standard brass grommet to affix the badge. final production of gretsch drums with the round badge was in 1971 .
friedrich gretsch, 27, who emigrated from germany at 16, opens a small music shop in brooklyn, n. y. , making banjos, drums and tambourines .
i’m putting up my gretsch usa custom square badge kit bought new from fork' s in january 2009. i love the sound of these drums (and gretsch in particular) and they are a dream under any recording mics .
welcome to the gretsch drum history page. this page has different sections to help you determine what your gretsch drums are. the gretsch round badge was used for many years, so the best way to date vintage gretsch drums is to look at the interior of the shells. natural or silver sealer, then we can look at the number of ply' s in the shell. finally if they have paper tags or not on the inside. all of these dating tid bits help us get to a close date range of your drums date of manufacture. gretsch snare drums catalog pages * and gretsch drum set catalog pages * is a great place to start your research. if you are having a hard time and need more help then visit our drum forum which is the largest vintage drum forum on the internet become a member and ask your gretsch questions there .
direct - to - shell clip mount tom suspension gretsch g423vmt floor tom brackets with 9. 5mm diameter legs gretsch batter and resonant mufflers gretsch g4966mt vintage bass drum spurs gretsch gvrmmt rail mount consolette with clip mount gretsch g5454tmt t - handle bass drum tension rods gretsch g5430mt resonant bass drum muffler, g5463 die cast bass drum claws, gretsch microsensitive throw - off, snap - in drum key holder in snare drum
gretsch enters an historic partnership with master drummer and inventor billy gladstone. the gretsch - gladstone drum line is introduced .
you can customize your gretsch usa custom bass drums with different hoops, t - rods, claw hooks, mount plates, cymbal holders, internal mufflers, and logo heads .
gretsch marketed their drums with the slogan “that great gretsch sound, ” which drummers associate with gretsch shells. initially, gretsch fabricated their shells like all other drum companies, with reinforcement rings on the inside top and bottom. but during world war ii, gretsch began experimenting with plied shells with the seams or joints of the plies located at spaced intervals. this gave the unit strength without the uneven interior surface that reinforcement rings created, and possibly contributed to the gretsch sound .
we are here to answer your gretsch drum history questions. if you are learning about your gretsch drum set or gretsch snare drum and want help then please ask the drum experts .
the gretsch golden age came to an end in 1967, when fred gretsch jr. retired and sold the company to baldwin music company. fred w. gretsch, the nephew of fred gretsch jr. , vowed to purchase the company back. in the meantime, in 1969, charlie watts played gretsch drums on the rolling stones tour for the first time and continues to play them with the band nearly 50 years later .
gretsch celebrates its 130th anniversary with usa - made limited edition drum sets and the original gretsch round badge makes its return .
you look good behind your gretsch drums. i talked to someone who worked in the office at jasper wood products for 50 years in the inside sales area. he confirmed my thoughts that the drums we made were of sweetgum inner plies and the two outside faces (inside and outside) were hard maple. he also confirmed we did make drums in the 50' s and 60' s for gretsch. this was before my time there so he would be the one to know .
following the war, gretsch resumes instrument production. phil grant, master percussionist and innovator, joins gretsch. gretsch and louis bellson team up to introduce first production double bass drum kit .
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the gretsch company, one of the world’s most well - known drum and guitar manufacturers, will celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2008. throughout the year, gretsch will celebrate by introducing new lines of limited edition anniversary drums, guitars, and other gretsch products; conducting an online search for the world’s best unsigned artists called next gretsch greats; and hosting a major concert event in new york city featuring an illustrious lineup of “gretsch greats. ”
new gretsch drums: in stock items such as our shell bank drums, snares, and full drum sets are shipped within the us and will ship immediately. special orders typically take 12 - 14 weeks to arrive from the factory and then we ship. check our in - stock items and save the long wait !
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i was looking for anything connected to jasper and gretsch drums. i got in touch with former jwp worker philip gramelspacher. he eventually sent me some more literature and a jasper wood products advertisment brochure .
gretsch quickly became known as an innovator in the field of drum - making and changed the face of modern drum production — for the first of many times — by creating the first “warp free” drum hoop in 1918. in 1927, gretsch produced the gretsch - american drum series, the first drums produced with multi - ply shells, which would become part of gretsch’s signature sound and remain so to this day .
130th anniversary internal shell labels. it includes the 4 drums, as well as the mounting bracket for the rack tom. we are an authorized dealer of gretsch products - product includes full manufacturer ...
i personally know two guys who play pretty extreme forms of metal who play catalina maples. they are great drums, no better or worse, in my opinion, than other major maunfacturers higher end kits. i am curious why you ask? is it because you play metal and like gretsch drums. but are afraid of being mocked by the metal community? if so i wouldn' t worry. if you can play nobody will care what brand of drums you are playing .
in 1883 german immigrant friedrich gretsch opened his first shop in brooklyn manufacturing banjos, drums and tambourines. in 1916 gretsch opened it' s iconic 10 story factory in brooklyn. for the next century such legends as the gladstone and broadcaster were born. today gretsch continues to deliver top of the line instruments enjoyed by musicians from all walks of life .
gretsch has been a family business for all but 18 years of its history, starting when third - generation owner fred gretsch, jr. sold the gretsch company to baldwin music company in 1967 – a period much maligned by gretsch aficionados. without the family commitment that had driven the business for so many years, the company faltered. as a testament to his passion for the family business, the company’s current president, fred w. gretsch, vowed to one day regain control. in 1985, he made good on his promise and bought the gretsch company back from baldwin. he moved operations to savannah, ga. , where the revitalized company began to offer new, vintage - styled gretsch guitars and classic gretsch drums .
as always, we are learning and researching and adding new items to this web site. since we can' t list it all here, our vintage drum guide houses all the research and history on gretsch drums and that is the place to gain more information about your drums! there are a lot of ways to pinpoint a range of dates in determining the age of your drums. the silver interior paint, gretsch paper tags and the number of plys in the shell. so if you are not sure or need more help visit the vintage drum forum and post a photo .
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the absolute gretsch best seller is the following product gretsch g9500 jim dandy flat top. this item has been sold more than 2. 000 times .
gretsch started in 1883, when friedrich gretsch founded the company the gretsch company. the head office of the company are in savannah (usa). the german office is the company fender musical instruments in düsseldorf (d) .
that was the popular combination for the smaller drums produced by gretsch. those sizes were developed with the jazz players in mind and the jazz players were the ones on whom gretsch focused their principal marketing efforts. the real reason for the smaller drums is for fitting into tight gig spaces, i. e. , crowded jazz clubs and also into ny taxi cabs. they weigh less and take less space and are, therefore, more convenient in many circumstances .
the aesthetic, the vibe and sound of the drums are all world class. the sound? it’s instantly recognizable. the craftsmanship? it’s classic. ”
“i love gretsch drums. the aesthetic, the vibe and sound of the drums are all world class, ” says stanton moore, drummer for the jam band galactic. “being a gretsch artist, i feel like i’m part of a long history that includes some of the best — and some of my favorite — drummers in the world. i’m thrilled to be a part of that lineage. the sound? it’s instantly recognizable. the craftsmanship? it’s classic. ”
gretsch purewood 100% black walnut renown double bass drumset. the bass drums are cannons that will hit you in the chest! the toms are big, fat, and warm and practically tune themselves. they will not ...
gretsch drums were born in brooklyn, new york in 1883. they were proudly crafted in the vibrant city for the better part of the 20th century. it is a shared legacy that cannot be duplicated. coated gr ...
gretsch round badge era kits we always have a supply of gretsch round badge kits ready to go. these are the drums that helped make jazz drumming history in the hands of such players as jo jones, philly joe jones, mel lewis, max roach, elvin jones, art blakey, and many more .
catalina maple is a favorite among players that want a terrific sounding gretsch drum .
the remarkable tony williams is officially added to an already illustrious gretsch artist roster .
gretsch drum night at birdland
is recorded by four lengendary gretsch drummers: art blakey, charlie persip, elvin jones and
philly
joe jones .
gretsch usa formula 6 - ply maple shell is the cornerstone of
that great gretsch soundtm .
. all shells are straight - sided, with hand cut and hand sanded 30 - degree bearing edges and gretsch silver seale ...
gretsch 302 double flanged 12
5 hole rim. stick chopper style! !
gretsch 302 double flanged 13
6 hole rim. stick chopper style! !
gretsch 302 double flanged 14
8 hole rim. stick chopper style! !
founded in 1883, gretsch is one of the oldest american music companies still operating today, and its early history reads like a classic american success story. at the age of 27, german immigrant friedrich gretsch opened a music store in brooklyn, new york, where he made and sold drums, banjos and tambourines .
from its sleek, innovative hardware designs and legendary gretsch - formula shell, catalina maple is a favorite among players that want a terrific sounding gretsch drum set with ergonomically satisfying playing experience and a fresh, contemporary look. catalina maple’s mounting hardware includes a round “gas cap” bass drum mount plate and an ultra - low profile gts mounting system. gretsch t - wing screws and bolts are included on all fittings for drummer - friendly feel and rubber isolated die - cast bass drum claws help keep bass drum hoops looking new. the 7 - ply gretsch - formula maple shell has 30 - degree bearing edges and natural shell interiors. bass drums include telescopic bass drum spurs and matching maple wood bass drum hoops. toms and snare drums feature 2. 3mm triple flanged hoops. all drums are fitted with remo® drum heads .
gibraltar hardware are a maker of drumset and percussion hardware. it is most famed for making drumset frames and cages, but it also makes everything from hi - hat stands to drumset thrones. gibraltar hardware packs are standard for current gretsch drums kits .
fred gretsch, sr. retires from the company, leaving the day - to - day operations to his sons, fred gretsch, jr. (left) and william “bill” gretsch (right), both of whom had been active in the business since 1927. gretsch stops instrument production to assist in war efforts. after a brief term at the company’s helm, fred gretsch, jr. leaves the company to serve as a commander in the u. s. navy. bill gretsch becomes president .
it' s hard to see, but the drums don' t have the
silver sealer
, and there is not label / serial number inside the shells .
we are a full line gretsch dealer. we stock more usa custom drum sets than any other gretsch dealer in the world. we specialize in bebop size gretsch usa custom kits and have several kits and snares in house and more always on the way. we even stock shell banks in popular colors so you can mix and match and get your drums immediately. lots of choices for you. we have these in house and ready to go. we will also let you choose your tom mounting option. most of our bass drums are undrilled, and we will custom install the gretsch tom holder of your choice, or you can leave them undrilled and use the gretsch suspension mount provided with each small tom. and, if you want a special order, no problem !
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bill gretsch dies from illness. fred gretsch, jr. assumes control of the business, kicking off a new age of prosperity for the company–the age of rock ‘n’ roll .
among our top sellers there are 95 gretsch products at the moment e. g. in the following product categories semiacoustic guitars, shell sets (without hardware), resonator guitars, folk guitars, 14
wooden snare drums, lefthanded guitars and 18
floortoms .
i have owned close to twenty 80' s era gretsch kits and always suspected a few rogue drums were different. thanks for confirming. nonetheless, the kit i am thinking about had a thinner 12
shell than the 13
shell and sounded absolutely amazing .
from the 1920s through the 1950s, gretsch flagship drum set was the legendary broadkaster series .
more information about the gretsch company’s 125th anniversary celebrations can be found at urltoken and urltoken .
great tone, perfect balance - - gretsch renown continues its rich legacy with high performance features. the tone is impeccable. gretsch renown has a powerful reputation of to ...
the catalina maple 7 - piece drum kit is a proud part of gretsch' s legacy in american music. everyone knows gretsch electric guitars and drums, but did you know that got their start in 1883 as a banjo company? it wasn' t long before gretsch was making mandolins, ukuleles, and eventually flat - top guitars, contributing to the very roots of american music. so when you play a gretsch instrument, you' re playing more than a great axe, you' re playing a piece of american music history .
“the future of gretsch drums is in a better place than it’s ever been under the stewardship of drum workshop inc. , ” nieland says. “there’s a lot of synergy between dw and gretsch in that they are both family - owned, american musical instrument brands with a shared passion and dedication to creating world - class drums. but there’s also an inherent respect for gretsch’s 133 - year heritage and uniqueness that we will continue to foster and build upon. it' s always been about ‘that great gretsch sound.' but now with the advent of the brooklyn and broadkaster series and the larger array of options we offer, we can cater to an even larger palette of tastes, styles and, of course, sounds! ”
fred gretsch, president of gretsch co. , discusses the importance of balancing manufacturing innovation and legacy products, and the importance of music education to the future of the musical instrument industry .
the gretsch catalina maple series starts with 7 ply 7. 2mm maple shell. take these shells and combined them with classic gretsch hardware and 30 degree baring edges and the ...
as for the drums themselves, taylor said, “even the [ gretsch progressive jazz ] drums i use are old … when musicians hear them they say, ’man, those drums sound great. ’ it’s not that i tune them any better than anybody else, it’s just that it’s old wood and it has another sound. ” makes you want to run out and find one, doesn’t it? good luck! this kit in excellent condition commands a price tag of $ 1, 400 and up for one with a 20″ bass drum; $ 2, 000 and up with an 18″ bass. that is, if you can find one .
gretsch forges a relationship with the legendary birdland jazz club in new york, n. y .
notice: this site is not associated with gretsch, fred w. gretsch enterprises, ltd. , ludwig drum co. ludwig industries, conn - selmer, inc. , selmer, inc. or the owners, successors and assigns or any licensees of the gretsch or ludwig trademarks .
the gretsch catalina maple series starts with 7 ply 7. 2mm maple shell. take these shells and combine them with classic gretsch hardware and 30 degree baring edges and the s ...
at the moment we have 421 gretsch products in our product range - 321 of them are available in stock and 4 offers are in our current hot deals. we' ve had gretsch products in our range since 1995. gretsch was brand of the week on 02. 02. 2015 .
with two major fires at the gretsch factories in the past, most of the historical records were destroyed including any documents referencing serial number details for drum production. since these records are no longer available, they are unable to provide detailed production years of individual drums based on serial numbers. 3
did you know that there are at least seven different styles of gretsch round badges used from the 1930s through the 1960s? learn more by clicking the link below. ​ gretsch round badge variations paper
for years, gretsch renown has always revered for its rock - solid craftsmanship and superior sonic performance .
company introduces historic gretsch - american drum series, featuring the industry’s first multi - ply drum shell .
gretsch 18 / 12 / 14
catalina club drum set - gloss antique burst $ 599. 99
if you would like to see a list of all products from gretsch, then please click here .
i also traded some emails to jasper wood products when i bought my 58 gretsch in sept 2009 .
in this video gibraltar hardware' s ken fredenberg giving a tour of the gibraltar booth from the namm show 2014. highlights include the new g class double bass pedal, g drums bags, upgraded drum thrones, and more. gibraltar hardware is a maker of drumset and percussion hardware. various artists use gibraltar hardware on their drums, including lamb of god' s chris adler and luis conte. gibraltar hardware packs are standard for current gretsch drums kits. the namm show is the world' s largest trade - only event for the music products industry. it is one of the two largest music product trade shows in the world. for more from modern drummer magazine subscribe to our youtube channel here: urltoken
gretsch had pioneered small drum sizes after world war ii. duke kramer was vice president of the chicago gretsch office. kramer polled drummers at the new york jazz spots during one of his visits to the gretsch home office in brooklyn, new york. “we asked the guys what they were looking for. from those meetings we concluded smaller drums were in order. they could easily be transported from club to club in new york city. ” vice president of marketing phil grant credits davey tough with the small bass drum. “davey came to us in the late ’40s asking us to make a 20″ bass drum. the other artists saw it and wanted one, too. the 14″ x 4″ snare was max roach’s idea. it wasn’t new. most drum companies had 4″ drums during the early part of the century, but they [ 4″ drums ] fell out of favor. max wanted to bring it back. ”
jasper wood products is the company you are looking for. unfortunately, they went out of business around january of 2002. i worked there for 23 years. we made drums for gretsch i believe up through the 1990' s. i hope this helps to answer your questions. good luck with your efforts .
this gretsch silver series 14
x5
is the cornerstone of any drum rig. this 10 ply maple shell uses the gretsch silver sealer to give this drum a warm familiar tone. with di ...
to maximize the grain appearance, the log is quarter - sawn, then processed into the veneer form. this technique reveals the full and visually stunning effect of ribbon mahogany. all drums are finished ...
after wwii, gretsch began to lay the groundwork that would result in a period of growth and prosperity. gretsch partnered with jazz drummer louis bellson in 1946 to develop a double bass drum kit, another first for gretsch and the music industry. the following year, in ‘47, gretsch established a relationship with the iconic birdland jazz club in new york city, a partnership that would serve the company well for years to come .
i have owned just about every drum kit on the market and paid up to $ 5, 000. 00. so, i was amazed at the quality and the sound performance of these modestly priced drums. i turned the drums into a hybrid kit using roland side triggers and a mimic pro module and was blown away at how good they sound. would strongly recommend checking these out whether you are on a budget or not !
in this video gibraltar hardware’s ken fredenberg giving a tour of the gibraltar booth from the namm show 2014. highlights include the new g class double bass pedal, g drums bags, upgraded drum thrones, and more .
due to a heavy flood, we are currently out of office. unfortunately all our loved gretsch us - made drum kits (usa custom, broadkaster and brooklyn) got damaged. we will not be able to sell them anymore. out of that reason we have to take our european stocklist offline for a moment. within the next weeks, new gretsch drums - made in the usa. will arrive. thank you for your understanding .
i don' t think what you' ve got there is any second rate lower class gretsch, i think that' s the top of the line in the mid 1980' s vintage. (1985 to 1989ish ?) i had a set in ebony and i wish i' d never gotten rid of them, 2 of my close drumming buddies still have their 1980' s gretsch drums, and all with the same badge .
to mark this milestone, we proudly present the limited edition gretsch 135th anniversary drum set and commemorative snare drum .
gretsch introduces the steve ferrone signature drum set, a usa - made maple kit finished in 1955 cadillac green .
in celebration of a century of drum making, gretsch releases a very special limited edition birdseye maple drum set .
gretsch 18 / 12 / 14 / 5x14
135th anniversary drum set - mahogany $ 4, 499. 29
nobody was concerned about shell layups or sourcing back in the day so i suppose a shell was a shell. drums were made of
wood
and that was about as deep as anyone delved into things back then .
the gretsch g5454t bass drum t - rod is a classic. over the years you are bound to lose a t - rod or two. keep that gretsch bass drum looking factory new with the real deal... .
the catalina maple sounds just like you' d expect from a classic gretsch kit, thanks to 30 - degree bearing edges (where the hoop meets the shell). at 30 - degrees, the surface area between the hoop and shell is maximized, which optimizes the transfer of vibration. that gives gretsch drums a fast response, warm tone, and punchy impact, and you' ll hear it in every drum in the catalina maple drum kit .
the toneis super punchy and direct with a very tunable focused note. these drums arevery musical and, with the sizing variety, can cover any kind of gig. the setincludes all the toms have had the gret ...
gretsch 18 / 12 / 13 / 14
ssb drum set - 1970s champagne sparkle $ 3, 495. 00
fred gretsch, jr. , enters business with father son of head of prominent musical merchandise house recently graduated from cornell university fred gretsch, jr. , oldest son of fred gretsch, head of the fred gretsch mfg. co. , manufac - fred gretsch, jr. turer, importer and wholesaler of musical merchandise, 60 broadway, brooklyn, n. y. , graduated last month with a bachelor of arts degree from cornell university, and has entered the firm to learn the business. young mr. gretsch, who is the third fred gretsch in the history of this forty - three - year - old concern, achieved scholastic distinction at cornell and promises to make good in business rapidly. while at the university he was manager of the varsity hockey team and otherwise prominent in undergraduate activities. at the present time
in the 1950s and ‘60s, the company enjoyed a “golden age. ” a number of legendary musicians became gretsch artists, including max roach in 1950, art blakey in ‘54, and tony williams in ‘66. and the drums were featured on iconic recordings. jimmy cobb played them on kind of blue with miles davis in 1959, and gretsch drum night at birdland was recorded in 1960 with art blakey, charlie persip, elvin jones and
philly
joe jones .
some of the most sought after vintage drum kits today are the small “round badge” gretsch jazz sets from the ’50s and ’60s. known as the progressive jazz outfit, this kit, introduced in the 1955 gretsch catalog, included a 20″ x 14″ bass drum, 12″ x 8″ and 14″ x 14″ toms and a 14″ x 4″ snare. the sound produced by these drums suited the bebop jazz styling of the day. gretsch had literally cornered the endorsement market in the jazz scene. artists like max roach, kenny clarke, art blakey, shelly manne, elvin jones, art taylor, mel lewis, charlie persip and philly joe jones were featured in gretsch print ads, many towering over these diminutive kits .
vinnie colaiuta signature - signature drum set made of 6 - ply maple / gumwood shells. the set includes white wash high glass lacquer finish, black chrome plated lugs, brackets, and hoops, gretsch' s gts tom suspension system, and vinnie coliauta' s signature badges. this kit was discontinued in early 2012 when vinnie abruptly switched to ludwig drums .
fred gretsch, sr. develops revolutionary multi - ply drum lamination process resulting in the world’s first “warp free” drum hoop .
the hard maple we used in the drums is also referred to as sugar maple. we purchased the maple from mills in the upper parts of wisconsin and michigan. these areas grew lots of nice white color maple that the drum companies wanted .
moore owns several gretsch kits and his love for the brand runs deep. “i have an early ‘60s round badge bop kit, 12”, 14”, 18”; a ‘70s stop sign badge big sizes kit, 14”, 16”, 18”, 26”; three usa custom kits, one lacquer, one wrapped and one with glass glitter. they all have the same maple / gum shell formula with die cast hoops. whether it’s the small drums tuned higher for jazz or the big drums tuned medium / low for heavier stuff, they all sound great and fit all the various musical situations i find myself in. ”
selling my gretsch kit that i bought a few months ago. left my house once. mint condition, looks brand new. sold in usa custom in special finish ,
twilight glass
. comes with the gretsch head that was ...
as be - bop makes it' s rise in popularity, the uncomparable max roach is officially introduced as a gretsch artist .
these all new accessory bags are an excellent way for the true gretsch enthusiast to show their passion for their favorite drum maker .
i used to play a ludwig set years ago back in the days when the three major drum complanies were ludwig, rogers, and gretsch. (1970' s) i got back into music seeing the other brands from japan and other places anf felt that in some cases the porduct was very over priced. having more of a back ground in jazz i leaned toward the gretsch product after studying the market, and i am glad i did. it sounds great and looks good. i have a 7 piece kit done in the walnut glase. there is something to be said about a company that has been around for a while making good drums. if i ever go to buy another set of drums this company will be my first second and thrid choice .
from the 1920s through the 1950s, the gretsch flagship drum set was the legendary broadkaster series. it featured a thin, three - ply shell and produced what was to be, “that great gretsch sound. ” today, in the gretsch drum factory in ridgeland, south carolina, usa, with the help of advanced drum - making techniques, the broadkaster has returned, bringing with it all of sonic brilliance of its namesake. broadkaster shells are made with a north american maple / poplar / maple formula. each shell includes an interior - ply scarf joint that supplies added structural integrity to thin, musical shells. like all usa - made gretsch drums, shell interiors are finished with classic gretsch silver sealer. the shell is hand finished with the exclusive reverse roundover bearing edge, which allows greater surface contact between the bearing edge and drumhead. the result is tone that is incredibly deep and warm .
the gretsch catalina maple seven - piece drum kit sports maple shells for explosive sound and balanced, wide - ranging tone. the fast response and vibrant sound make this an exceptional kit for any style, and a great setup for recording studios. you get three rack toms and two floor toms, a 6
x 14
snare, and an 18
x 22
kick drum. catalina maple rocks seven - ply shells with 30 - degree bearing edges, which give you that lively round tone gretsch drums are known for. no matter what you play, you' ll groove on the gretsch catalina maple seven - piece drum kit .
in 1985, 18 years after the company was sold to baldwin, fred w. gretsch made good on his word to purchase the gretsch company back and restored it to family ownership. the company partnered with fender in 2003 to handle development, distribution and sales .
usa broadkaster - professional drum set made of 6 - ply maple shells. the set includes gretsch' s gts tom suspension system .
eighteen years after the company was sold to baldwin, fred w. gretsch, great - grandson of the company founder, fulfills his promise to buy the company back and return it to the family fold. gretsch establishes drum manufacturing center in ridgeland, s. c .
for more than 130 years, our award - winning company has been providing
that great gretsch sound
to drummers around the globe .
david chiverton in the studio with rn2 10, 12, 16, 20 and gretsch hand hammered brass 6. 5x14 snare. # gretschdrums
gretsch introduces the original broadkaster series, which eventually grows into one of the world' s most revered drum sets of all - time .
really an all maple keller is closer to what gretsch was advertising when they did mention shell material (6 ply maple shell). there was never any mention of gum wood in the catalogs or ads. it seems that the gum is important though, being part of the jasper formula. i don' t think that gretsch simply bought dedicated concrete forms and then made drums out of them... just that maybe jasper originally made similar wooden tubes for that usage and gretsch (who were already buying wooden guitar parts from jasper) had them make the appropriate diameters (or perhaps slightly over the appropriate diameters since heads don' t always fit so well) for drum shells .
just fyi... . you can play metal, jazz, rock, country... in fact any genre of music... ... on any brand of drums. anyone that says differently, dosen' t know what they' re talking about .
i hope this answers your question and if you need any other information, feel free to ask. i will do the best i can to help get the answers. in the meantime, keep the sweet sounds coming off of your vintage drums and enjoy them. take care ,
catalina stage - semi - professional drum set made of 6 - ply mahogany shells. the set includes gretsch' s gts tom suspension system .
catalina elite - semi - professional drum set made of 6 - ply mahogany shells. the set includes gretsch' s gts tom suspension system .
the nitron colors were lacquer on the earlier 3 ply drums and then some of the later 6 ply were a wrap. the nitron finishes were cadillac green (which was the only one with gold hardware), copper mist, black and white and were' 50s era finishes available only for a few years. the green used for cadillac nitron green was taken from the color gretsch used on one of their guitar models. *
gretsch catalina club 14
snare drum. gloss antique burst. works great. excellent, rarely used condition. a few minor signs of wear .
“it’s quite exciting to reach this remarkable milestone, ” said president fred w. gretsch. “we owe our many years of success to four generations of gretsch owners and the dedicated men and women on their team who were – and are – passionate about great music and high - quality instruments. ”
gretsch’s usa custom series is completely hand - crafted in gretch’s ridgeland, sc factory by highly experienced and skilled drumsmiths. the gretsch formula 6 ply maple shell, 30° bearing edges, silver sealer, die - cast hoops and custom finishes all combine to make a classic sound, with clear timbre, balanced tone, and explosive projection. you can customize gretsch usa custom drum sets “a la cart” by choosing your desired drum sizes, colors and hardware options .
that great gretsch sound, for less! the original owner just traded it back. the kit features the following options 16
x 16
floor tom .
the gretsch catalina club jazz drum set blends classic bebop configurations and sound with sleek, contemporary hardware innovations. catalina club 4 - piece configurations ar ...
the gretsch catalina maple series includes new innovative and sleek hardware designs. each component is designed for functionality, performance and style. the overall resul ...
the gretsch catalina club jazz drum set blends classic bebop configurations and sound with sleek, contemporary hardware innovations. catalina club 3 - piece configurations ar ...
the gretsch catalina club rock blends a classic rock and roll configuration and sound with sleek, contemporary hardware innovations. catalina club 4 - piece configurations ar ...
i don' t personally know any metal players who use gretsch but it' s not like you couldn' t slap some new heads on the drums and make them badass for metal. at the end of the day, the sound difference between that and another equally priced drum with similar wood and build specs is marginal... no one' s going to think it doesn' t sound
right
if you play with good technique and take care of them like any other drum .
the gretsch marquee series delivers explosive, open tones, professional features and rock solid performance at an accessible price. marquee shells combine 7 - ply north ameri ...
special pricing on satin walnut glaze with free gibraltar flat - based hardware pack. the gretsch catalina club jazz drum set blends classic bebop configurations and sound wi ...
actually, they would use shells from jasper and keller. their main source was jasper but they would fill in with keller. with all of the edges i have cut over the years i have seen many keller shells on gretsch kits. i have also seen bass drum shells used as floor toms and floor tom shells used as bass drums. i have seen an entire kit made out of jasper shells and the 12
tom is a keller. i think the quality assurance guy took many days off. bd
here' s a handy sweetwater refresher course on tonewoods: whether you' re talking drum shells or electric guitars, maple is an amazingly musical tonewood. it' s got a fast, explosive response that' s also very dynamic, allowing the subtle details of your playing to shine through. and maple has a wide - ranging tone that' s suitable for any musical style, and perfect for recording in the studio. all these qualities make gretsch catalina maple drums a superb choice for your next drum kit.
gretsch drums is a drum kit manufacturing company , based in oxnard , california . the company is part of the gretsch company range of musical instruments from its founding in 1883 . gretsch drums kits have been used by many notable drummers , including phil collins . current 's company motto is " that great gretsch sound ! "
gretsch drums is a drum kit manufacturing company, based in oxnard, california. the company is part of the gretsch company range of musical instruments from its founding in 1883. gretsch drums kits have been used by many notable drummers, including phil collins. current's company motto is " that great gretsch sound! "
gretsch drums is a drum kit manufacturing company, based in oxnard, california. the company is part of the gretsch company range of musical instruments from its founding in 1883. gretsch drums kits have been used by many notable drummers, including phil collins. current's company motto is " that great gretsch sound! "