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Gretsch Drums

USA, est. 1942 · 298 products across 1 categories

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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 USA Custom 18 Sky Blue Pearl - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums USA Custom 18 Sky Blue Pearl

Premium Drum Kits

$5,439
Size 18"
*Shell sets consists of:*, 18" x 14" bass drum with tom holder, 12" x 08" tom tom, 14" x 14" floor tom
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 08"x07" TT Renown Maple PW - 8" Toms

Gretsch Drums 08"x07" TT Renown Maple PW

8" Toms

$335
Size 8"
Gretsch Drums 08"x07" TT Renown Maple PW, Tom Tom, Size: 08" x 07", 7-ply maple wood shell, High-gloss lacquer finish,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 14"x5,5" Cat. Bubinga Maple - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x5,5" Cat. Bubinga Maple

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$335
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14"x5,5" Cat. Bubinga Maple, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 5.5", Fullrange Series, Exclusive Thomann special...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Cat. Bubinga Maple - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Cat. Bubinga Maple

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$335
Size 14"
Made of bubinga and maple wood, Chrome-plated hardware, 1.6 mm hoops
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Bubinga Maple Studio - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Bubinga Maple Studio

Drum Shell Sets

$1,966
Size 20"
Shell Set, Thomann exclusive model, Fullrange Series, Bubinga / maple...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Bubinga Maple Std. - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Bubinga Maple Std.

Drum Shell Sets

$2,082
Size 22"
Shell Set, Thomann exclusive model, Fullrange Series, Bubinga / maple hybrid...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Studio II -TQS - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Studio II -TQS

Drum Shell Sets

$2,082
Size 20"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.3 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Studio Piano Bl. - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Studio Piano Bl.

Drum Shell Sets

$1,155
Size 20"
Shell Set, Catalina Club Series, Model 2025, 7-ply 100% mahogany shells,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 10"x07" TT Catalina Club SWG - 10" Toms

Gretsch Drums 10"x07" TT Catalina Club SWG

10" Toms

$207
Size 10"
Gretsch Drums 10"x07" TT Catalina Club SWG, Tom Tom, Size: 10" x 07", Model 2025, Club series, 7-ply mahogany shells,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Micro DCS - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Micro DCS

Drum Shell Sets

$867
Size 16"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz Piano Black - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz Piano Black

Drum Shell Sets

$890
Size 18"
Shell Set, Catalina Club Series, Model 2025, Jazz configuration, 7-ply...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz Bronze Spkl - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz Bronze Spkl

Drum Shell Sets

$983
Size 18"
Shell Set, Catalina Club Series, Model 2025, Jazz configuration, 7-Ply...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 16"x16" Catalina Maple SDCB - 16" Floor Toms

Gretsch Drums 16"x16" Catalina Maple SDCB

16" Floor Toms

$386
Size 16"
Gretsch Drums 16"x16" Catalina Maple SDCB, Floor Tom, Model 2025, Size: 16" x 16", 7-ply maple shell, Chrome-plated...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Energy Black Fame 7pcs Set - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Energy Black Fame 7pcs Set

Drum Shell Sets

$832
Size 22"
Shell Set, Energy Series, 7-ply poplar wood shells, Drum shells with wrap...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Energy Orange Sparkle 7pcs Set - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Energy Orange Sparkle 7pcs Set

Drum Shell Sets

$832
Size 22"
Shell Set, Energy Series, 7-ply poplar wood shells, Drum shells with wrap...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Energy White Pearl 7pcs Set - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Energy White Pearl 7pcs Set

Drum Shell Sets

$832
Size 22"
Shell Set, Energy Series, 7-ply poplar wood shells, Drum shells with wrap...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Energy Black Sparkle 7pcs Set - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Energy Black Sparkle 7pcs Set

Drum Shell Sets

$832
Size 22"
Shell Set, Energy Series, 7-ply poplar wood shells, Drum shell with wrap...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Micro BS - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Micro BS

Drum Shell Sets

$856
Size 16"
Shell Set, Model 2025, 7-ply mahogany wood shell, 30° bearing edge, GTS...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 13"x06" Full Range Birch SD - 13" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 13"x06" Full Range Birch SD

13" Wooden Snare Drums

$185
Size 13"
Gretsch Drums 13"x06" Full Range Birch SD, Snare Drum, Size: 13" x 6", 8-ply birch shell, Chrome hardware,...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Studio Shell Set - GS - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Studio Shell Set - GS

Drum Shell Sets

$5,208
Size 12"
*Shell set consisting of: *, 12" x 08" Tom tom, 14" x 14" Floor tom, 20" x 14" Kick drum (without bracket)
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums US Custom 20 Ruby Red Pearl - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums US Custom 20 Ruby Red Pearl

Premium Drum Kits

$6,597
Size 20"
*Shell set consisting of:*, 20" x 14" Kick drum with tom holder, 12" x 08" Tom tom, 14" x 14" Floor tom
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums US Custom 22 Black Sparkle - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums US Custom 22 Black Sparkle

Premium Drum Kits

$5,439
Size 22"
*Shell set consisting of: *, 22" x 14" Kick drum with tom holder, 12" x 08" Tom tom, 16" x 16" Floor Tom
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 14"x05" Bell Brass Snare - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x05" Bell Brass Snare

14" Brass Snare Drums

$1,734
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14"x05" Bell Brass Snare, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 05", 3 mm thick shell made of bell bronze, Rounded...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 14"x05" Ridgeland Snare Drum - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x05" Ridgeland Snare Drum

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$1,539
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14"x05" Ridgeland Snare Drum, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 05", USA Custom Series, Shell material: 9-ply maple...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Grand Prix Snare Drum - Aluminium Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Grand Prix Snare Drum

Aluminium Snare Drums

$566
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Grand Prix Snare Drum, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Grand Prix model from the Full Range...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 20"x16" BD Renown Maple GN - 20" Bass Drums

Gretsch Drums 20"x16" BD Renown Maple GN

20" Bass Drums

$1,272
Size 20"
Gretsch Drums 20"x16" Renown Maple BD -GN, Bass Drum, Size: 20" x 16, Renown Maple Series, Shell material: Maple, High...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 12"x08" TT Renown Maple PB - 12" Toms

Gretsch Drums 12"x08" TT Renown Maple PB

12" Toms

$381
Size 12"
Gretsch Drums 12"x08" TT Renown Maple -PB, Tom Tom, Size: 12" x 08", 6-Ply 100% maple wood shell with 30° bearing...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Broadkaster 60's Marine Pearl - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Broadkaster 60's Marine Pearl

Drum Shell Sets

$5,092
Size 20"
, 20" x 14" kick drum, 12" x 08" tom tom, 14" x 14" floor tom
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Solid Aluminum Snare - Aluminium Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Solid Aluminum Snare

Aluminium Snare Drums

$1,734
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Solid Aluminum Snare, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Shell made of 3 mm thick aluminium, 10-Hole...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums US Custom Rock Set White Glass - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums US Custom Rock Set White Glass

Premium Drum Kits

$10,186
Size 22"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.9 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Black Hammered Sn. WH - 14" Steel Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Black Hammered Sn. WH

14" Steel Snare Drums

$692
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Black Hammered Sn. WH, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Fullrange collection, Hammered 1.2 mm steel...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Snare Brooklyn -GO - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Snare Brooklyn -GO

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$867
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14" x 6.5" Snare Brooklyn -GO, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Brooklyn series, Version GB-65141S-GO,...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 13"x07" Brooklyn Chrome/Steel - 13" Steel Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 13"x07" Brooklyn Chrome/Steel

13" Steel Snare Drums

$612
Size 13"
Gretsch Drums 13" x 07" Brooklyn Chrome/Steel, Snare Drum, Brooklyn Series, Size: 13" x 07", Chrome-plated steel, 2 mm...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Snare Brooklyn -CO - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Snare Brooklyn -CO

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$879
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14" x 6.5" Snare Brooklyn -CO, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", 6-Ply maple / poplar shell, 30° Shell...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 10"x07" TT Renown Maple CS - 10" Toms

Gretsch Drums 10"x07" TT Renown Maple CS

10" Toms

$365
Size 10"
Gretsch Drums 10"x07" TT Renown Maple CS, Tom Tom, Size: 10" x 07", Renown Maple Series, 7-ply maple shell, 30°...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple 7-piece WG - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple 7-piece WG

Drum Shell Sets

$1,446
Size 8"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included.
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Rock Sahara Sp. - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Rock Sahara Sp.

Drum Shell Sets

$1,330
Size 24"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 18"x14" BD Catalina Club SWG - 18" Bass Drums

Gretsch Drums 18"x14" BD Catalina Club SWG

18" Bass Drums

$555
Size 18"
Gretsch Drums 18"x14" BD Catalina Club SWG, Kick Drum, Size: 18" x 14", Catalina Club Series, Model 2025, Material:...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 10"x07" TT Catalina Club SAF - 10" Toms

Gretsch Drums 10"x07" TT Catalina Club SAF

10" Toms

$207
Size 10"
Gretsch Drums 10"x07" TT Catalina Club SAF, Tom Tom, Size: 10" x 07", Model 2025, Club series, 7-ply mahogany shells,...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 13"x09" TT Renown Maple CB - 13" Toms

Gretsch Drums 13"x09" TT Renown Maple CB

13" Toms

$485
Size 13"
Gretsch Drums 13"x09" TT Renown Maple CB, Gretsch Drums Renown Maple 13"x09" Tom Tom, Lacquered shell, Colour: Cherry...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 14"x5" Grand Prix Snare Drum - Aluminium Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x5" Grand Prix Snare Drum

Aluminium Snare Drums

$543
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14"x5" Grand Prix Snare Drum, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 05", Grand Prix model from the Full Range...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 18"x16" FT Renown Maple VP - 18" Floor Toms

Gretsch Drums 18"x16" FT Renown Maple VP

18" Floor Toms

$863
Size 18"
Gretsch Drums 18"x16" FT Renown Maple VP, Floor Tom, Size: 18" x 16", Renown Maple Series, Material: 7-ply maple wood...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Standard Set Grey - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Standard Set Grey

Drum Shell Sets

$6,597
Size 10"
Shell Set, Brooklyn Series, Standard model, GB-E8246-301, Nitro-coated...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Broadkaster 22 SW Set - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums Broadkaster 22 SW Set

Premium Drum Kits

$5,324
Size 22"
*Shell set consisting of:*, 22" x 14" kick drum, 12" x 08" tom tom, 16" x 16" floor tom
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums US Custom Jazz Green Glass - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums US Custom Jazz Green Glass

Premium Drum Kits

$6,018
Size 18"
*Set consisting of:*, 18" x 14" Kick drum, 12" x 08" Tom tom, 14" x 14" Floor tom
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Broadkaster Jazz Twilight Glas - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums Broadkaster Jazz Twilight Glas

Premium Drum Kits

$6,597
Size 12"
Gretsch Drums Broadkaster SB 18 Shell Set, Standard Built, Colour:...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums US Custom 2up 2down Green - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums US Custom 2up 2down Green

Premium Drum Kits

$10,649
Size 22"
Shell set, USA Custom Series, 2up2down configuration, 6-Ply shells made from...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 18"x16" FT Renown Maple GN - 18" Floor Toms

Gretsch Drums 18"x16" FT Renown Maple GN

18" Floor Toms

$863
Size 18"
Gretsch Drums 18"x16" FT Renown Maple -GN, Floor Tom, Size: 18" x 16", Shell with high-gloss lacquer finish, 6-Ply 100%...
4.7 AudioFu Score
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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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