Nov 12, 2021 · For the Gretsch people out there here is my 2 cents . First off Gretsch’s Silver Sealer isn’t a sealer , it’s a protector . It does not penetrate into the Maple Ply , it sits on top of it . I sanded …

Feb 18, 2025 · Gretsch USA was using their remaining stockpile of "precious"* Jasper made shells for their USA production. Gretsch did "hint" at the time that the Renowns were made using the Gretsch …

Oct 21, 2025 · The current BK is the thickest Gretsch shell at right under 7mm. Their USA Keller shells sources of wood obviously vary and it looks like the Taiwan as well. Even on Precision Drum in the …

Feb 11, 2025 · Advice on Drum Heads to make Gretsch Catalina Club "classic rock friendly" Thread starter JerryRipped Start date Mar 6, 2025

May 5, 2024 · While Gretsch makes a great variety of wonderful drums, it's the USA Custom line that's most synonymous with "That great Gretsch Sound". That's why I sold my Brooklyn kit (and wood …

Oct 4, 2012 · I just bought a newer Gretsch USA snare that has the Stop Sign Badge. As mentioned above Gretsch used a new version of that design for a year or two before changing yet again to the …

Jun 29, 2017 · I have owned 2 Gretsch kits throughout my lifetime, a 1970's (ish) Gretsch kit (before they called them USA Custom) and my current Brooklyn kit. IMOP and personal liking, the Brooklyn …

Aug 7, 2014 · The blue, red and black Motor City Renown kits have come and gone. They were offered in 18-12-14 and 22-10-12-16 configurations, both with 6.5x14 snares in 2012. It seems people either …

Nov 19, 2013 · The black nickel over bell brass looks stunning, but the 5" deep bell brass is what really got my attention.

Jan 25, 2010 · I have read a lot of reviews/opinions on Gretsch Marquee. I tried some at GC & they sounded awful until I tuned them up. I bought a kit last year and put new UV1 heads on top and clear …