Brushed Brass Full Range Snare Drums Enhance Gretsch’s Acclaimed line of Drums

January 01, 2012



Brushed Brass Snare S-6514-BB

Gretsch Drums is pleased to introduce new Brushed Brass snare drums available in two sizes, a 5.5 x 14 offering (S-5514-BB), and a 6.5 x 14 option (S-6514-BB).

The new brushed brass snare drums combine the pure sound of a brass shell with the look and feel of a boutique hand-finished shell. A specialized hand brushing process is used to carefully apply the shell finish, and the result is a stunning two-toned, vintage patina color effect. Since each shell is hand-brushed, no two shells are exactly the same in appearance, which adds to the appeal of the drums.

With a 1.0 mm thick beaded brass shell, the snare includes 10 classic Gretsch lugs, 2.3mm triple flanged hoops, adjustable side-pull throw off, and Evans USA drumheads. These excellent features produce classic, full-bodied snare drum tones with a wide tuning range to deliver excellent performances in a variety of musical settings.

S-5514-BB – Retail – $599.99
S-6514-BB – Retail - $615.99

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

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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