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Gretsch Drums

USA, est. 1942 · 298 products across 1 categories

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$1,760
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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 Broadkaster SB Jazz Rosewood - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums Broadkaster SB Jazz Rosewood

Premium Drum Kits

$6,597
Size 18"
, 18" x 14" Bass drum, 12" x 08" Tom tom, 14" x 14" Floor tom
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Catalina Cl. Bronze - 16" Floor Toms

Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Catalina Cl. Bronze

16" Floor Toms

$377
Size 16"
Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Catalina Cl. Bronze, Floor Tom, 7-Ply 100% mahogany shell, 1.6 mm steel hoops, Gretsch mini...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 22"x18" BD Renown Maple GN - 22" Bass Drums

Gretsch Drums 22"x18" BD Renown Maple GN

22" Bass Drums

$1,349
Size 22"
Gretsch Drums 22" x 18" Renown Maple BD -GN, Bass Drum, Shell material: Maple, Colour: Gloss natural, Lacquered shell,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Broadkaster SB Vintage Marine - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums Broadkaster SB Vintage Marine

Premium Drum Kits

$6,018
Size 18"
, 18" x 14" Bass drum, 12" x 08" Tom tom, 14" x 14" Floor tom
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Standard LS - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Standard LS

Drum Shell Sets

$1,157
Size 22"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Standard AM - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Standard AM

Drum Shell Sets

$1,157
Size 22"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.8 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Standard BS - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Standard BS

Drum Shell Sets

$1,076
Size 22"
Shell Set, Catalina Maple series, Standard configuration, 7-ply maple wood...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Standard DCB - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Standard DCB

Drum Shell Sets

$1,145
Size 22"
Shell Set, Catalina Maple series, Standard configuration, 7-ply maple wood...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Standard WG - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Standard WG

Drum Shell Sets

$1,155
Size 22"
Shell Set, Catalina Maple series, Standard configuration, 7-ply maple wood...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Standard SDCB - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Standard SDCB

Drum Shell Sets

$1,157
Size 22"
Shell Set, Catalina Maple series, Standard configuration, 7-ply maple...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple 7-piece LS - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple 7-piece LS

Drum Shell Sets

$1,503
Size 22"
Shell Set, Catalina Maple series, 7-ply maple shells, Chrome shell hardware,...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple 7-piece BS - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple 7-piece BS

Drum Shell Sets

$1,503
Size 8"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple 7-piece DCB - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple 7-piece DCB

Drum Shell Sets

$1,503
Size 8"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio LS - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio LS

Drum Shell Sets

$1,076
Size 20"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio AM - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio AM

Drum Shell Sets

$983
Size 20"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.9 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio Silv. S. - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio Silv. S.

Drum Shell Sets

$1,122
Size 20"
Shell Set, Catalina Maple series, 7-ply maple wood shells, Chrome-plated...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio BS - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio BS

Drum Shell Sets

$1,076
Size 20"
Shell Set, Catalina Maple Series, 7-ply maple wood shells, Chrome-plated shell...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio DCB - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio DCB

Drum Shell Sets

$1,041
Size 20"
Shell Set, Catalina Maple Series, 7-ply maple wood shells, Chrome-plated shell...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio WG - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio WG

Drum Shell Sets

$1,076
Size 8"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.8 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio SDCB - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio SDCB

Drum Shell Sets

$1,076
Size 20"
Shell Set, Catalina Maple series, 7-ply maple shells, Chrome shell hardware,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple 7-piece SG - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple 7-piece SG

Drum Shell Sets

$1,503
Size 22"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple 7-piece PG - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple 7-piece PG

Drum Shell Sets

$1,481
Size 22"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included.
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Standard SG - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Standard SG

Drum Shell Sets

$1,157
Size 22"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.8 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Standard PG - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Standard PG

Drum Shell Sets

$1,071
Size 22"
Shell Set, Catalina Maple series, 7-ply maple shells, Chrome shell hardware,...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio SG - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio SG

Drum Shell Sets

$1,028
Size 20"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio PG - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio PG

Drum Shell Sets

$1,110
Size 20"
*Note:*Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple 7-piece Silver - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple 7-piece Silver

Drum Shell Sets

$1,620
Size 8"
Shell Set, Model 2025, Catalina Maple series, 7-ply maple wood shells,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 10"x07" TT Catalina Club BS - 10" Toms

Gretsch Drums 10"x07" TT Catalina Club BS

10" Toms

$207
Size 10"
Gretsch Drums 10"x07" TT Catalina Club BS, Tom Tom, Model 2025, Club series, Size: 10" x 07", 7-ply mahogany shell,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz SAF - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz SAF

Drum Shell Sets

$890
Size 18"
Shell Set, Catalina Club Series, Model 2025, Jazz set, 7-ply mahogany shells,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Studio YSF - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Studio YSF

Drum Shell Sets

$1,099
Size 20"
*Note:* Hardware / stands and cymbals not included.
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 10"x7" TT Catalina Club GCB - 10" Toms

Gretsch Drums 10"x7" TT Catalina Club GCB

10" Toms

$203
Size 10"
Gretsch Drums 10"x7" TT Catalina Club GCB, Tom Tom, Size: 10" x 07", Model 2025, 7-ply shell made of 100% mahogany,...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 14"X6.5" Broadkaster SD NT. - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

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

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$1,215
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14"X6.5" Broadkaster SD NT., Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Material: 3-ply maple / poplar shell, Eight...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 14"X5.5" Broadkaster SD NT. - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

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

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$1,155
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14"X5.5" Broadkaster SD NT., Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 5.5", Broadkaster series, Material: 3-ply maple /...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 14"X05" Broadkaster SD Natural - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"X05" Broadkaster SD Natural

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$1,155
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14"X05" Broadkaster SD Natural, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 05", Broadkaster series, Material: 3-ply maple /...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz SSP - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz SSP

Drum Shell Sets

$960
Size 18"
Shell Set, Catalina Club Series, Jazz set, Seven-ply 100% mahogany shells,...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Explorer Single Pedal - Single Bass Drum Pedals

Gretsch Drums Explorer Single Pedal

Single Bass Drum Pedals

$88
Single Kick Drum Pedal, Sturdy two-pillar frame design, Steel base plate with...
4.9 AudioFu Score
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

$692
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Maple SD, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Stave construction: Solid maple shell with 8...
4.4 AudioFu Score
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

$670
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Walnut SD, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Stave construction: Solid walnut shell with...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 14"x08" Full Range Hybrid SD - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x08" Full Range Hybrid SD

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$338
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14"x8" Full Range Hybrid SD, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 8", 16-ply hybrid shell made of mahogany and maple,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
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

$311
Size 14"
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 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 13"x06" Full Range Hybrid SD - 13" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 13"x06" Full Range Hybrid SD

13" Wooden Snare Drums

$237
Size 13"
Gretsch Drums 13"x06" Full Range Hybrid SD, Snare Drum, Size: 13" x 6", 16-ply hybrid shell made of mahogany and maple,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
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

$230
Size 14"
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 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Standard PB - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Standard PB

Drum Shell Sets

$1,180
Size 22"
*Other hardware / stands and cymbals are not included in the scope of delivery!*
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Standard SS - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Standard SS

Drum Shell Sets

$1,157
Size 22"
*Other hardware / stands and cymbals are not included in the scope of delivery!*
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Standard GCB - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Standard GCB

Drum Shell Sets

$960
Size 22"
*Other hardware / stands and cymbals are not included in the scope of delivery!*
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Renegade 20" Ruby Sparkle - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Renegade 20" Ruby Sparkle

Acoustic Drumkits

$566
Size 20"
*Cymbal set consisting of:*, 13" hi-hat, 15" crash/ride
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Renegade 20" Grey Sparkle - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Renegade 20" Grey Sparkle

Acoustic Drumkits

$578
Size 20"
*Cymbal set consisting of:*, 13" Hi-Hat, 15" Crash/Ride
4.8 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Renegade 20" Blue Sparkle - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Renegade 20" Blue Sparkle

Acoustic Drumkits

$577
Size 20"
*Cymbal set consisting of:*, 13" Hi-Hat, 15" Crash/Ride
4.3 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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