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Oscar D'Auria


About the Artist

Oscar D'Auria was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He has lived, taught and played in Spain, France and the U.S., where he also did studio work. D'Auria has toured in a wide variety of South & Central American, European and Asian countries including Argentina, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Mexico, Japan and Hong Kong.

Among his teaching credits, Oscar has the honor of being the first drum teacher at the Escuela Popular de Musica del SADEM. His continuous contribution to promote the art of drumming is unquestionable, as evidenced through his seminars, clinics and TV courses. As an author, Oscar was the first to have a rock drum method published in Latin America: "An Approach to Rock" and "The Song and the Licks" instruction video. He has five books to his credit.

In the music and show business he is a respected and sought-after musician for his experience as well as his talent and professionalism.

Oscar has played on albums and videos of many well-known artists, and with his group, "Afro Tango" on their CD's "Latin Fantasy", "Afro Tango" and "Tango 2000".



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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