Acoustic Drums

Dubbed the “Swamp Dawg,” this multifaceted drum is a versatile addition to the Gretsch line. Tuning ranges are expanded due to the deep 8”x14” mahogany shell that, when tuned low, creates a “swampy”, dark, throaty, “low-fi” timbre reminiscent of historic recordings from the 70’s. At mid and higher tunings, the Swamp Dawg cuts with saturating attack and full body. The components and specificati...

The Gretsch Brooklyn Series Black Nickel over Brass snare drum is the latest addition to the Brooklyn snare drum series. The snare features our 6x14 classic brass knurled shell and isplated in black nickel along with the lugs, Lightning throw-off, butt plate and Gretsch “302” 3mm/double-flanged hoops. Also included are 20-strand snare wires and Gretsch Permatone drumheads. The brass shell resonates with smooth, musical tones and the 6...

The Gretsch Catalina Club Jazz set is designed for the player who is looking for a versatile 4-piece set with quality features. Featuring Mahogany shells and 30-degree bearing edges, this set projects a warm, round, classic tone. The Jazz configuration can play comfortably in other music styles, especially if you need to lay into a kit in a smaller live venue. Plus its distinctive retro looks are sure to capture attention. Whether you're looking ...

The Gretsch Catalina Club Jazz set is designed for the player who is looking for a versatile 4-piece set with quality features. Featuring Mahogany shells and 30-degree bearing edges, this set projects a warm, round, classic tone. The Jazz configuration can play comfortably in other music styles, especially if you need to lay into a kit in a smaller live venue. Plus its distinctive retro looks are sure to capture attention. Whether you're looking ...

The new 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. We equipped the shells with "Gretsch Classic" features and hardware, including 30-degree bearing edges, fully-adjustable Gretsch ball-and-socket tom holder...

Since 1883, Gretsch has proudly been making drums in the USA. For many, owning an American-made Gretsch drum set is a dream come true - a hard-earned return on the investment a drummer makes to become the best player they can be.Gretsch Drums is proud to celebrate its 130th anniversary in 2013 with a limited run of commemorative USA made drum sets and snare drums that will be released throughout the year. Each drum will include a special 130th an...

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 ...

Gretsch's new wood/metal batter hoop takes the concept of contoured wood hoops one-step further. Featuring a 10-ply all-maple shell with 30-degree bearing edges, both the batter and resonant wood hoops are contoured to enhance the fundamentally warm wood tones. The contoured hoops emit a naturally open tone. The batter hoop also features a flanged metal hoop is firmly affixed inside the wood hoop. The top of the metal hoop extends slightly above ...

Gretsch drums were born in Brooklyn, New York in 1883. They were proudly crafted in the vibrant city for the better part of the 20th Century. Brooklyn and Gretsch share an inseparable history that is part of American music history and folklore. It is a shared legacy that cannot be duplicated. Today, Brooklyn represents a renaissance community that vibrates with contemporary artistic expression, youthful innovation and passionate musical commitmen...

Gretsch drums were born in Brooklyn, New York in 1883. They were proudly crafted in the vibrant city for the better part of the 20th Century. Brooklyn and Gretsch share an inseparable history that is part of American music history and folklore. It is a shared legacy that cannot be duplicated. Today, Brooklyn represents a renaissance community that vibrates with contemporary artistic expression, youthful innovation and passionate musical commitmen...

The new Catalina Club Classic is a four-piece drum set for the active player who needs great sound out of a kit that sets up and tears down quickly and easily. The 14" x 20" bass drum is easy to handle and has a full-bodied voice with plenty of punch. When combined with the 12-inch tom and 14-inch floor tom, the resulting combination is a drum set with outstanding tone—ready to tackle anything from jazz to fusion, to blues, to rock. Catalin...

The new Catalina Club Classic is a four-piece drum set for the active player who needs great sound out of a kit that sets up and tears down quickly and easily. The 14" x 20" bass drum is easy to handle and has a full-bodied voice with plenty of punch. When combined with the 12-inch tom and 14-inch floor tom, the resulting combination is a drum set with outstanding tone—ready to tackle anything from jazz to fusion, to blues, to rock. Catalin...