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Justin Graves

PERFORMS WITH: A Life Once Lost


About the Artist

Justin is currently performing with A Life Once Lost. He has also performed with Neil Perry, The Now and UnEarth. Justin has played on the "Hunter" and "A Great Artist" recordings with A Life Once Lost.

Justin's current Gretsch set up includes a Renown Maple in Cherry Burst with a classic series black brass snare.

We asked... Why Gretsch?

The amazing past experiences using Gretsch in studios. Gretsch is a respectful, reputable company played by legends and innovators.

Influences

Tony Williams, Neil Peart, John Bonham, Vinnie Paul Abbot, Billy Cobham, Danny Carey, Steve Gadd, Dennis Chambers, Mike Portnoy and John Freese.

Advice

Never give up. Practice, listen to music, watch videos, eat, sleep, breathe drums and music in general and improvement will happen.

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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