FORK’S DRUM CLOSET RECOGNIZED AS TOP GRETSCH USA CUSTOM DEALER

April 15, 2010



(L to R): Gary Forkum, John Palmer (Gretsch Product Manager), Melissa Forkum, Dennis Udice (KMC Regional Sales Manager) and Don Waylett (KMC District

KMC Music recently named Fork’s Drum Closet as the top Gretsch USA Custom Dealer for 2009. In celebration, the company’s Ridgeland, SC Custom drum workshop designed and produced a commemorative award made of a USA Custom snare shell cut in half and wrapped in Black Glass Glitter Nitron, mounted on wood that was finished in Piano Black gloss lacquer. Representatives from KMC presented the award to Forks during a Stanton Moore clinic held last month. Congratulations to Gary and Melissa Forkum..and the entire Forks Drum Closet family!

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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