The Gretsch Bell Brass 6.5x14” is an absolutely great snare. Warm and crunchy and does it all.

Feb 9, 2025 · Brooklyn snare drum; 5.5 x 14 w/ a Coated Emperor -- my first time playing a Gretsch snare drum and the rimshots were really something. Amazing feel, cannon/gunshot like crack that …

Aug 6, 2005 · What is the deal with nitrocellulose lacquer? I hear guitar players talk about it on guitar finishes and I understand the Gretsch USA Customs are finished this way. Is it really better or just …

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. …

Jan 16, 2016 · In the Gretsch book it states that Gretsch was already buying some pre-made wooden guitar assemblies from Jasper and decided to source their drum shells from them as well.

Oct 7, 2023 · Has anyone here ordered a Gretsch kit (USAC or BK) with direct-mount brackets and regretted it ? I am about to place an USAC order and am pondering that detail as Gretsch does …

Jul 20, 2020 · Brooklyn are a current new Gretsch flavor sort of a Ludwig Classic maple done in Gretsch style That definitely lines up with what I've learned. The Brooklyns are cool but sometimes they …

Jul 31, 2020 · I never played a black beauty and everyone seems to say it does everything well. I figure if I wanted to spend that much on a snare is there something "better" like a Dw bell brass or for …

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 …

Gretsch G9025 Hinged Tom & Floor Tom Bracket This is the current bracket used on all Gretsch USA mounted tom suspension mounts, and had been previously used on USA Custom, Brooklyn, New …