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 …

Mar 23, 2013 · 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 …

Feb 28, 2013 · Help me decide! Some of you will know I am hoping to upgrade my kit, I have settled on either a Mapex Armory, or a Gretsch Catalina 4 piece. Mapex because I...

Apr 19, 2011 · I wanted to provide a progress update on the Gretsch Serial Number Dating Guide and make one more push for information from owners of vintage Gretsch drums. Back in 2006, member …

Sep 20, 2012 · I've narrowed down my new jazz drum set options to a dw jazz series and a gretsch isa custom kit. I'm not sure which one to pick. The gretsch is more...

Sep 9, 2013 · The DW jazz may be more comparable to the Gretsch.. either set you mentioned is great but they both shine in certain settings. I would get the Gretsch for jazz/blues etc but I would rather …

Aug 18, 2014 · Phil Collins' Equipment July 1984 Phil Collins has several different drum kits (Gretsch, Pearl, Premier) for different occasions. On tour with Genesis...

Jun 19, 2021 · The Gretsch is nice, but it sounds like the DW ticks a lot more of the boxes you are looking for. If you sell the snare you can buy the 10" rack tom with the money.

Aug 5, 2005 · Looking into new kits, some of which promote the use of die cast hoops. Of course the heavier hoops ensure even tuning, but I've also heard they can restrict vibration and resonance. Is …

Nov 25, 2022 · I suspect that Gretsch realized this as well because it was not long afterwards that thay began to change things in the Renown series, different hoops, different tom mounting hardware, etc. …