Gretsch Drums

USA, est. 1942 · 261 products across 1 categories

261
Total Products
1
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$1,499
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About Gretsch Drums

Gretsch Drums, a name synonymous with classic American drum tones, boasts a rich history rooted in craftsmanship and innovation. Initially a distributor for Ludwig, Gretsch began manufacturing their own drums in 1942, quickly establishing a reputation for warm, resonant sounds favored by jazz, rock, and country musicians. The brand’s distinctive round-over bearing edges and unique shell construction techniques contribute to their signature sonic character.

Founded
1942
Country
USA
Segment
Premium
Target
Serious drummers and collectors seeking a premium, vintage-inspired drum sound a
Known For
USA Custom Series Broadkaster Series Round-Over Bearing Edges Distinctive Gretsch Shell Construction Vintage-inspired aesthetics
PROS
  • • Warm, resonant tone is highly sought after
  • • Beautiful, classic aesthetics appeal to many
  • • Excellent build quality and craftsmanship
  • • Wide range of sizes and configurations available
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, making them inaccessible to some
  • • Can be less versatile for modern, aggressive genres
  • • Vintage models command high collector prices
  • • Hardware often considered a lower priority than shells

Gretsch Drums Products

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Standard LS - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Standard LS

Drum Shell Sets

$1,088
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Standard AM - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Standard AM

Drum Shell Sets

$1,088
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.6 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple 7-piece LS - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple 7-piece LS

Drum Shell Sets

$1,428
Shell Set, Catalina Maple series, 7-ply maple shells, Chrome shell hardware,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio LS - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio LS

Drum Shell Sets

$1,022
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio AM - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio AM

Drum Shell Sets

$1,022
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple 7-piece SG - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple 7-piece SG

Drum Shell Sets

$1,428
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.6 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple 7-piece PG - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple 7-piece PG

Drum Shell Sets

$1,428
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included.
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Standard SG - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Standard SG

Drum Shell Sets

$1,088
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Standard PG - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Standard PG

Drum Shell Sets

$1,088
Shell Set, Catalina Maple series, 7-ply maple shells, Chrome shell hardware,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio SG - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio SG

Drum Shell Sets

$1,022
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio PG - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio PG

Drum Shell Sets

$1,022
*Note:*Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 10"x07" TT Catalina Club BS - 10" Toms

Gretsch Drums 10"x07" TT Catalina Club BS

10" Toms

$197
Gretsch Drums 10"x07" TT Catalina Club BS, Tom Tom, Model 2025, Club series, Size: 10" x 07", 7-ply mahogany shell,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz SAF - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz SAF

Drum Shell Sets

$846
Shell Set, Catalina Club Series, Model 2025, Jazz set, 7-ply mahogany shells,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"X6.5" Broadkaster SD NT. - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"X6.5" Broadkaster SD NT.

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$1,154
Gretsch Drums 14"X6.5" Broadkaster SD NT., Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Material: 3-ply maple / poplar shell, Eight...
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"X5.5" Broadkaster SD NT. - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"X5.5" Broadkaster SD NT.

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$1,098
Gretsch Drums 14"X5.5" Broadkaster SD NT., Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 5.5", Broadkaster series, Material: 3-ply maple /...
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"X05" Broadkaster SD Natural - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"X05" Broadkaster SD Natural

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$1,098
Gretsch Drums 14"X05" Broadkaster SD Natural, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 05", Broadkaster series, Material: 3-ply maple /...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz DCS - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz DCS

Drum Shell Sets

$855
Shell Set, Catalina Club Series, Jazz configuration, Shell material: Seven-ply...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz SSP - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz SSP

Drum Shell Sets

$934
Shell Set, Catalina Club Series, Jazz set, Seven-ply 100% mahogany shells,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Explorer Single Pedal - Single Bass Drum Pedals

Gretsch Drums Explorer Single Pedal

Single Bass Drum Pedals

$98
Single Kick Drum Pedal, Sturdy two-pillar frame design, Steel base plate with...
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Maple SD - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Maple SD

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$548
Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Maple SD, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Barrel-shaped maple shell with 8 mm...
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Walnut SD - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Walnut SD

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$548
Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Walnut SD, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Barrel-shaped walnut shell with 8 mm...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x08" Full Range Hybrid SD - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x08" Full Range Hybrid SD

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$351
Gretsch Drums 14"x08" Full Range Hybrid SD, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 08", 16-ply hybrid shell made of mahogany and...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Hybrid SD - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Hybrid SD

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$296
Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Hybrid SD, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", 16-ply hybrid shell made of mahogany and...
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 13"x06" Full Range Hybrid SD - 13" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 13"x06" Full Range Hybrid SD

13" Wooden Snare Drums

$219
Gretsch Drums 13"x06" Full Range Hybrid SD, Snare Drum, Size: 13" x 06", 16-ply hybrid shell made of mahogany and...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Birch SD - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Birch SD

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$219
Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Birch SD, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", 8-ply birch shell, Chrome-plated hardware,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Standard PB - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Standard PB

Drum Shell Sets

$989
*Other hardware / stands and cymbals are not included in the scope of delivery!*
4.6 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Standard SAF - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Standard SAF

Drum Shell Sets

$1,018
*Other hardware / stands and cymbals are not included in the scope of delivery!*
4.6 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Standard SS - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Standard SS

Drum Shell Sets

$1,044
*Other hardware / stands and cymbals are not included in the scope of delivery!*
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Standard DCS - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Standard DCS

Drum Shell Sets

$768
*Other hardware / stands and cymbals are not included in the scope of delivery!*
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Standard GCB - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Standard GCB

Drum Shell Sets

$977
*Other hardware / stands and cymbals are not included in the scope of delivery!*
5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Renegade 20" Ruby Sparkle - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Renegade 20" Ruby Sparkle

Acoustic Drumkits

$548
*Cymbal set consisting of:*, 13" hi-hat, 15" crash/ride
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Renegade 20" Grey Sparkle - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Renegade 20" Grey Sparkle

Acoustic Drumkits

$527
*Cymbal set consisting of:*, 13" Hi-Hat, 15" Crash/Ride
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Renegade 20" Blue Sparkle - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Renegade 20" Blue Sparkle

Acoustic Drumkits

$548
*Cymbal set consisting of:*, 13" Hi-Hat, 15" Crash/Ride
4.6 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Renegade 20" Black Mist - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Renegade 20" Black Mist

Acoustic Drumkits

$548
*Cymbal set consisting of:*, 13" Hi-Hat, 15" Crash/Ride
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Special 22 DBMP - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Special 22 DBMP

Premium Drum Kits

$4,838
Shell Set, Brooklyn Special Series, Shell material: 6-Ply maple/poplar, Shell...
4.6 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums USA Custom 18 VOW - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums USA Custom 18 VOW

Premium Drum Kits

$5,224
*Shell set includes:*, 18" x 14" Bass drum, 12" x 08" Tom tom, 14" x 14" Floor tom
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums USA Custom 18 Silver Sparkle - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums USA Custom 18 Silver Sparkle

Premium Drum Kits

$5,278
*Shell set consisting of:*, 18" x 14" kick drum, 12" x 08" tom tom, 14" x 14" floor tom
5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums USA Custom 18 WMP - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums USA Custom 18 WMP

Premium Drum Kits

$5,278
*Shell set consists of:*, 18" x 14" Bass drum, 12" x 08" Tom tom, 14" x 14" Floor tom
4.6 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Micro SS - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Micro SS

Drum Shell Sets

$820
Shell Set, Seven-ply mahogany shells, 30° Bearing edge, GTS free-swinging tom...
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Micro PB - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Micro PB

Drum Shell Sets

$747
Shell Set, 7-ply 100% mahogany shells, 30° bearing edge, GTS free-swinging tom...
4.6 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Micro SWG - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Micro SWG

Drum Shell Sets

$824
Shell Set, 7-Ply 100% mahiogany shells, 30° Bearing edge, GTS free-swinging tom...
4.4 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Studio Shell Set - SS - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Studio Shell Set - SS

Drum Shell Sets

$3,464
*Shell set includes:*, 12" x 08" Tom tom, 14" x 14" Floor tom, 20" x 14" Bass Drum (without rosette)
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Energy Street Set Blue Sparkle - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Energy Street Set Blue Sparkle

Drum Shell Sets

$438
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Energy Street Set Ruby Sparkle - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Energy Street Set Ruby Sparkle

Drum Shell Sets

$438
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Energy Street Set Black - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Energy Street Set Black

Drum Shell Sets

$438
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.6 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"X6,5" Renown Maple PW - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"X6,5" Renown Maple PW

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$395
Gretsch Drums 14"X6,5" Renown Maple PW, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Renown Maple Series, 7-Ply maple wood shell,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"X05" Renown Maple CS - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"X05" Renown Maple CS

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$373
Gretsch Drums 14"X05" Renown Maple CS, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 05", Renown Maple Series, 7-Ply maple wood shell,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"X05" Renown Maple PW - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"X05" Renown Maple PW

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$373
Gretsch Drums 14"X05" Renown Maple PW, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 05", Renown Maple Series, 7-Ply maple wood shell,...
4.4 Expert Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gretsch Drums

Current Gretsch drums are primarily manufactured in USA, with some components sourced internationally. Production has shifted between factories over the years, but the USA Custom line remains a flagship.

Gretsch's round-over bearing edges and 30-degree shell angles contribute to a warmer, more resonant tone compared to sharper edges found on some other brands.

While historically associated with jazz, Gretsch drums are certainly capable in rock settings, offering a warmer alternative to brighter-sounding kits, though they may require careful tuning and dampening.

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