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Rob Lee



About the Artist

Rob has toured extensively through the U.S. and Canada with Mike Zito, Theresa Andersson, and the Wyrd Sisters as well as shorter tours (ranging from 1 - 6 weeks) with the following artists:

- U.K. tour with Dexter Ardoin (Zydeco)
- Waiheke Jazz Festival in New Zealand with John Boutte (New Orleans jazz/r&b)
- Europe tour (Germany, Switzerland) with Rainravens (roots/rock)
- Japan tour with 20/20 (power pop)
- Europe tour (Denmark, Norway, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium) with Alan Haynes (Texas Blues)
- Europe tour (Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Denmark, Switzerland, Netherlands, Slovakia, Croatia) with Mike Zito.



We asked... Why Gretsch?

I've been playing my Gretsch drums for several years now and feel that across the board they are a superior product. The Catalina and Renown series kits are heads and shoulders above the competition's product at similar price points. Although I don't currently own any of the upper level kits, I have played them on occasion and and am convinced that these drums are special.

Advice

Be a lifelong learner. Don't forget what brought you to music in the first place. For me it's always been about being in a constant state of discovery. Whether it's seeking out new music to listen to and learn from, improving my technique or looking for new sounds, ideas and inspiration. And be nice to people...especially your fellow musicians. Competitiveness is fine but music is not an olympic sport and there is no first place. Just be cool!

Specifically for drummers: focus more on making the band sound good than making yourself stand out.

Gretsch USA Custom

Hand-crafted every step of the way

The epitome and legend of "That Great Gretsch Sound." The USA Custom series is hand-crafted every step of the way in our Ridgeland, SC factory by highly experienced and skilled drumsmiths. Our legendary Gretsch formula 6-ply shell is the cornerstone of our legendary sound. Shells are completed with 30-degree bearing edges, Silver Sealer, die-cast hoops and custom finishes - ingredients all combined to make a sound long recognized for its classic clear timbre, balanced tone and explosive projection. Custom design your Gretsch dream kit "a la cart" by choosing your desired drum sizes, colors and hardware options. The Gretsch legend continues.

The NEW Gretsch USA Custom Order Guide will explain the many options that are available to help you design a drum set that matches your individual voice as a drummer.

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Catalina Maple

Carefully developed to produce tones that explode a balanced amount of warm low end frequencies

The Catalina Maple series starts with the Gretsch maple formula shell. We carefully developed the maple shell specification to produce tones that explode with attack and volume and project a balanced amount of warm, low-end frequencies. All Catalina Maple shells are 7-ply, 7.2mm.

The Catalina Maples are available in two configurations - a 6-piece shell pack set and a 5-piece shell pack set. Add-on drums are also available to allow for further drum set expansion.

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