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Celebrating A Double Anniversary

May 16, 2013

Any anniversary celebration is special. But when it’s a double anniversary, that’s extra-special. And when one of those anniversaries marks 130 years…well, that’s unique.

So it was with the Gretsch 130th Anniversary celebration, which was held this past May 4 at Randy Wood’s Pickin’ Parlor in Bloomingdale, Georgia. The location was appropriate, since Bloomingdale is just “down the road a bit” from Pooler, which is where my wife Dinah and I reside. And the Gretsch USA Custom Drums factory is located just across the river, in Ridgeland, South Carolina.

The setting for the event had a somewhat rural... Read More

GRETSCH MICROSENSITIVE THROW OFF & BUTT PLATE

August 08, 2011

Gretsch USA’s Custom Microsensitive throw off and butt plate are a modern update to the classic Gretsch Microsensitive from the 1950’s and 60’s. Both products are made from heavy-duty zinc alloy and fit the original hole patterns, allowing drummers to retrofit their original throw off/butt. The Microsensitive system is dual tensioning. Macro adjustments are made by the small knob on the butt plate, while ultra fine micro adjustments can be made by the large knob on the throw off side. The solid die cast lever features a locking button to secure snare wire engagement. The butt plate attaches to the shell with a single post. Both pieces use key screws for the strainer plate.

Model: G5380, Description: Gretsch Microsensitive Snare Strainer, Retail: $120.00
Model: G5381, Description: Gretsch Microsensitive Butt Plate, Retail: $50.00

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.

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.