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 …

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 …

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 …

Feb 7, 2018 · Looking for a direct bolt on replacement throw-off for the not so great stock one that came with the snare. The on my drum hangs up and I need more sensitivity. I've seen the INDe univeral, …

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

Aug 19, 2019 · The Gretsch Renown series are a great value, they sound great, flawless build, and share all the identical hardware as the USA Customs. I scored my kit on CL one month old, I figured I …

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 …

Sep 7, 2025 · Wanted a Gretsch GS4945 model mounting plate with mounting hardware and square t handle style, NOT the new drum key inspired one. I'm tired of my Marquee kit with cymbal stand …

Feb 18, 2025 · Someone offered their Gretsch Renown’s to me for my Ludwig Evolution drums and $200. Curious what you guys think. The kit is 8” 10” 12” 14” 22” no snare. Any opinions welcome. …

Dec 27, 2020 · A Gretsch newbie here as this is my very first post. Having gone through medical hell with dialysis, open heart surgery, repeatedly infected dialysis catheters and calciphylaxis these past …