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

Gretsch sounds direct, sharp, hard. Ludwig sounds soft, wide and spreads. The Gretsch bites, the Ludwigs caress. With Gretsch, imagine your stick hitting the head and the sound shooting out like a …

Sep 12, 2012 · When Gretsch went to using a six ply shell in the late 50's they decided it made more sense to subcontract shell production to an outside source. They were already buying some …

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 …

May 14, 2023 · About his Gretsch drum sets, the black and maple kits are pretty well accounted for, but does anyone happen to know the history of or what became of his lesser documented stop-sign era …

Apr 17, 2016 · My Gretsch USA Customs are long gone, in favor of a Canopus NV-M1 (yep, they have die cast hoops) 16x14 bass drum, 12x8 and 14x14 toms, plus maple snare. Definitely similar vibe as …

Nov 30, 2009 · I have a Gretsch Catalina Club bop kit which is mahogany, and a New Classic, which is maple. I also have a Catalina Maple kit and have owned a Fibes jasper shell kit, which was layered …

Feb 4, 2008 · DW has been making Gretsch shells since they took over operations in 2015. The shells are made in the USA at the DW factory then shipped to SC where the Gretsch team turns them into …

Mar 10, 2006 · Do all renown's have "Renown" on the badge? I'm going to look at a used kit and need some Gretsch education.

Apr 20, 2022 · The Gretsch are really good drums, but they're still a mid-level kit whereas the Ludwig is a pro-level kit. So, if re-sale is ever an issue, you will get more money for the Ludwig.