Gretsch Drums Offers New Renegade Entry-Level Series

January 01, 2012



Renegade RG-E625 shown in metallic silver

Gretsch Drums is pleased to introduce the Renegade Series (RG-E625), a new entry-level offering, to the esteemed line of drums.

The Gretsch Renegade Series is a complete drum set package designed specifically for the entry-level drummer and packed with value. Toms have “quick” sizes that provide punchy tones and allow for lower positioning to benefit younger drummers. The drum set comes complete with everything needed to play including Renegade Series double-braced hardware, stylized Gretsch Renegade pedal boards, a comfortable throne, as well as 13” hi-hats and 18” crash/ride brass cymbals. All shells are 7-ply poplar with 45-degree bearing edges. Other features include ball-style tom holders, adjustable bass drum spurs, metal BD hoops with matching inlay and Remo drumheads. The Renegade Series is available in Metallic Wine Red (WR), Solid Jet Black (BLK), and Metallic Silver (SIL), and offers incredible sound and great looks, all at an affordable price for the entry-level drummer.

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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