Gretsch Strengthens Snare Drum line up with New Brooklyn Metal Snares

January 01, 2012



Brooklyn Snare GB4160

Gretsch Drums is pleased to introduce the latest addition to their snare drum offering: the Brooklyn series metal snare drums. Gretsch Brooklyn series celebrates the legendary relationship between Gretsch drums and the city of Brooklyn, and the new Brooklyn Snares help celebrate the rejuvenated Brooklyn city passion and spirit.

The new Brooklyn snare drums serve to add another professional and distinctive voice to the Gretsch snare lineup. The Brooklyn Snare drums include a straight-sided chrome-over-brass shell (with Gretsch center knurl pattern) that is available in two sizes: 5x14 (8 lug) (GB4160) and 6.5x14 (10 lug) (GB4164). Also offered in the Brooklyn snare series is a hammered chrome over brass shell in 6.5x14 (10 lug) (GB4164HB). All shells include Gretsch “302” 3mm/double-flanged hoops, Lightning throw off and butt plate, “Snap-in” drum key holder, 20-strand snare wire and Gretsch Permatone drum heads. The brass shells resonate with classic, musical tones and are extremely versatile. The “302” hoops provide a timbre that is more open and ambient than traditional Gretsch die-cast hoops.

GB4160 Retail - $460.99
GB4164 - Retail - $510.99
GB4164HB-Retail - $585.99

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

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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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