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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 Offers Double Bass Drum for Energy Drum Series

January 01, 2012

Energy GE-E2828 shown in Grey Steel

Gretsch Drums is pleased to introduce the Energy Double Bass Drum (GE-E2828) to cater to the thriving double bass drum set market. The eight-piece double bass shell pack (2-18x22 bass drums, 7x8 tom, 8x10, 9x12, 12x14FT, 14x16FT, 5x14 8-lug snare) is part of Gretsch’s Energy Series, a feature-packed and high-quality option for the beginning drummer.

New for 2012, the initial offering of the Energy Double Bass Drum will consist of 120 kits that will be available in two wrapped finished: Grey Steel (GE-E2828-GST) and Jet Black (GE-E2828-BLK). The toms feature GTS mounts and “quick” sizes that allow for maximum tone, cutting attack, and thunderous low end. Single and double tom holders (mounted onto the bass drums) are included. The immense double bass Energy kit retains classic Gretsch features, including 30-degree bearing edges, 5 lug configuration for 8”, 10” and 12” toms and Gretsch style lugs.

MSRP: $1230.99