Gretsch USA formula 6-ply maple shell is the cornerstone of "That Great Gretsch SoundTM." All shells are straight-sided, with hand cut and hand sanded 30-degree bearing edges and Gretsch Silver Sealer interior.
Gretsch die-cast hoops produce a full, focused tone that are easy to tune and stay in tune. Die-cast hoops have been included as standard on all toms and snare drums since the mid 1950's.
The Gretsch Tom Suspension System ("GTS") is non-invasive and suspends the drum shell to optimize maximum shell resonance and tone.
Padded die-cast claw hooks provide stable tuning and has classic Gretsch design. The claw hook includes cushioning pad that buffers metal to wood hoop contact and has classic Gretsch design.
The G9025 hinged tom and FT leg bracket features a full 1.5" of clamping area to provide secure and stable grip and include memory locks that are integrated into the overall bracket design. Gretsch tom holders feature ball/socket design for flexibility and 12.7mm arms for strength.
Gretsch lacquered drums are finished with Nitrocellulose gloss or satin lacquer. Nitrocellulose is known for its high luster content and possesses a unique attribute that allows wood to naturally age over time. Nitron wrap finishes are the highest grade in the industry.
Gretsch Permatone by Remo® USA heads come standard on all Gretsch USA drums. Toms come standard with coated single-ply batter with clear single-ply resonant heads. BD's come standard with clear Powerstroke batter and coated single-ply resonant heads. Custom head options are available - see Custom Order Guide.
Gold Glass Glitter
18x24, 9x13, 16x16, 16x18,
8x14 - 20 lug snare
Gold Glass Glitter
Satin Ebony Lacquer with black hardware
18x22, 8x10, 9x12, 10x13, 16x16
6.5x14 - 20 Lug Snare
Satin Ebony
Chestnut Duco (NEW) with custom options
14x18, 8x12, 14x14,
5.5x14 - 8 Lug Snare
Chestnut Duco
Satin Walnut with gold hardware
14x18, 8x12, 14x14,
5.5x14 - 8 Lug Snare
Satin Walnut
Savannah Sunset Duco (NEW) with gold hardware)
16x20, 7x10, 8x12, 12x14
5x14 - 10 Lug Snare
Savannah Sunset Duco
Harlequin Rosewood Gloss
7x10, 8x12, 14x14, 16x20,
5.5x14 8 lug snare.
Shown with wood rack prototype
Phil Collins Solid Black Nitron 8pc kit
14x20 Bass, 5.5x8 tom, 6.5x10 tom,
8x12 tom 12x15 tom, 16x16 tom, 18x18 tom 4x14 - 8 Lug Snare in Millennium Maple Gloss
Caribbean Blue
18x20 Bass Drum; 9x12 Tom, 14x 14 Floor tom, 5x14 Snare Drum
Caribbean Blue
18x20 Bass Drum; 8x10 Tom; 9x12 Tom; 14x14 Floor Tom; 5x14 Snare
Harlequin Curly Sun Amber Gloss
8 x 12 Tom; 14 x 14 Floor Tom; 16 x 18 Bass Drum; 5.5 x 14 8 Lug Snare
Vintage Oyster White
8 x 12 Tom; 14 x 14 Floor Tom; 14 x 18 Bass Drum; 4.5 x 14 Snare
Black Glass Nitron (BKGP)
Black Marine Nitron (BMP)
Black Sparkle Nitron (BKSP)
Blue Glass Nitron (BLGP)
Blue Sparkle Nitron (BLSP)
Champagne Sparkle Nitron (CS)
Gold Glass Nitron (AUGP)
Gold Sparkle Nitron (AUSP)
Green Glass Nitron (GGP)
Green Sparkle Nitron (GSP)
Red Glass Nitron (RGP)
Red Sparkle Nitron (RSP)
RubyRedPearlTom (RRP)
Silver Glass Nitron (SGP)
Silver Sparkle Nitron (SSP)
Sky Blue Pearl (SBP)
Solid Black Nitron (NB)
Solid White Nitron (NW)
Tangerine Glass Nitron (TGGP)
Tangerine Sparkle NItron (TGSP)
Turquoise Glass Nitron (TQGP)
Turquoise Sparkle Nitron (TQSP)
Twilight Glass Nitron (TWGP)
Vintage Champagne Sparkle (VCS)
Vintage Marine Pearl Nitron (VMP)
Vintage Oyster White (VOW)
White Marine Pearl Nitron (WMP)
Antique Maple Gloss
Azure Gloss
Black Duco
Blue Duco
Burnt Orange Gloss
Caribbean Blue
Chestnut Duco
Dark Walnut Gloss Lacquer
Ebony Gloss Lacquer
Gold Mist Gloss
Jade Green Gloss
Millennium Maple Gloss Lacquer
Purple Gloss Lacquer
Piano Black Gloss
Piano White Gloss
Rosewood Gloss Lacquer
Silver Mist Gloss
Solid Gretsch Orange
Savannah Sunset Duco
Solid Yellow Lacquer
Sun Amber Gloss
Walnut Gloss Lacquer
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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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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