Feb 26, 2026 · About 2010, I had a Gretsch catalog where the artist headshot page had Brian Blade, Bill Stewart, and someone else I'm blanking on all playing Ludwig snare drums (with Gretsch drums not …

Apr 18, 2020 · My Renown kit has 10, 12, 14" toms. Both the high toms are 5-luggers, while the 14" tom has 8 lugs. Does anyone know the definitive answer on why Gretsch puts just 5-lugs on their 10" and …

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 …

Mar 21, 2007 · After taking this into account and speaking with some of my drummer friends who have experience with all different lines of Gretsch stuff, I decided to look into New Classics and Renown …

Mar 14, 2022 · I'm looking for a small beater kit and this just popped up on Facebook. Is this older Gretsch Catalina Club any different than the current iteration? I'm not familiar with the Gretsch …

Apr 27, 2025 · The things that make them Gretsch-ish are the silver paint on the inside, the 5-lug 10 and 12 inch toms (which can be tricky to tune if you aren't used to them) and of course the badges and …

Nov 5, 2022 · I’ve been playing a Gretsch Broadkaster as one of my main kits on rotation for the better chunk of the last 2 years and every time I play them I just fall more and more in love. Between the …

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, 2014 · Looking for real-world opinions on Gretsch Brooklyn vs Ludwig Classic Maple. Both live and in studio. Outside of the sound (primary interest) I’d also be interested in experiences with …

Feb 14, 2022 · I ordered a new Broadkaster kit a while back, and now I'm on the hunt for a snare drum to pair with them. I have no experience with a gretsch snare, and currently my snare arsenal is …