Gretsch Drums

USA, est. 1942 · 261 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 Renown Maple Standard CS - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Standard CS

Drum Shell Sets

$1,935
Shell Set, Renown Maple Series, Standard Model, 7-Ply maple wood shells, 30°...
5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Standard PW - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Standard PW

Drum Shell Sets

$1,935
Shell Set, Renown Maple Series, Standard version, 7-Ply maple shells, 30°...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock CS - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock CS

Drum Shell Sets

$1,814
*Set configuration:*, 24" x 14" Kick drum, 13" x 09" Tom tom, 16" x 16" Floor tom
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock II CS - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock II CS

Drum Shell Sets

$1,758
*Set configuration:*, 22" x 18" kick drum, 12" x 08" tom tom, 16" x 14" floor tom
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock II PW - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock II PW

Drum Shell Sets

$1,758
*Set configuration:*, 22" x 18" kick drum, 12" x 08" tom tom, 16" x 14" floor tom
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Jazz CS - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Jazz CS

Drum Shell Sets

$1,539
*Set configuration:*, 18" x 14" Kick drum, 12" x 08" Tom tom, 14" x 14" Floor tom
4.6 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Energy Red 22" 5-piece HWP - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Energy Red 22" 5-piece HWP

Acoustic Drumkits

$768
Gretsch Drums Energy Red 22" 5-piece HWP, Drumset, Drum shells with wrap finish, Chrome shell hardware, Material: 7-ply...
4.6 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Energy Grey Steel 5-piece HWP - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Energy Grey Steel 5-piece HWP

Acoustic Drumkits

$780
Drum Set, Drum shells with wrap finish, Chrome shell hardware, Material:...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Energy Red 5-piece HWP - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Energy Red 5-piece HWP

Acoustic Drumkits

$765
Drum Set, Drum shells with wrap finish, Chrome shell hardware, Material: 7-ply...
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Energy Black 5-piece HWP - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Energy Black 5-piece HWP

Acoustic Drumkits

$765
Drum Set, Drum shells with wrap finish, Chrome shell hardware, Material: 7-ply...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Energy Red 4-piece HWP - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Energy Red 4-piece HWP

Acoustic Drumkits

$714
Drum Set, Drum shells with wrap finish, Chrome shell hardware, Material: 7-ply...
5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Energy Black 4-piece HWP - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Energy Black 4-piece HWP

Acoustic Drumkits

$714
Drumset, Drum shells with wrap finish, Chrome shell hardware, Material: 7-ply...
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" USA Custom Snare Drum - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" USA Custom Snare Drum

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$1,128
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" USA Custom Snare Drum, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Shell material: 6.72 mm thick, 6-ply maple...
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x5,5" USA Custom Snare Drum - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x5,5" USA Custom Snare Drum

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$1,088
Gretsch Drums 14"x5,5" USA Custom Snare Drum, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 5.5", Shell material: 6.72 mm thick, 6-ply maple...
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 13"x6" USA Custom Snare Drum - 13" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 13"x6" USA Custom Snare Drum

13" Wooden Snare Drums

$1,088
Gretsch Drums 13"x6" USA Custom Snare Drum, Snare Drum, Size: 13" x 06", USA Custom Series, Shell material: 6.72 mm...
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Renegade 22" Blue Sparkle - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Renegade 22" Blue Sparkle

Acoustic Drumkits

$548
*Cymbal set consisting of:*, 13" Hi-Hat, 15" Crash/Ride
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Renegade 22" Ruby Sparkle - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Renegade 22" Ruby Sparkle

Acoustic Drumkits

$548
*Cymbal set consisting of:*, 13" hi-hat, 15" crash/ride
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Renegade 22" Grey Sparkle - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Renegade 22" Grey Sparkle

Acoustic Drumkits

$548
*Cymbal set consisting of:*, 13" Hi-Hat, 15" Crash/Ride
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Renegade 22" Black Mist - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Renegade 22" Black Mist

Acoustic Drumkits

$548
*Cymbal set consisting of:*, 13" hi-hat, 15" crash/ride
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 13"x09" TT Renown Maple SOP - 13" Toms

Gretsch Drums 13"x09" TT Renown Maple SOP

13" Toms

$428
Gretsch Drums 13"x09" TT Renown Maple SOP, Tom Tom, Size: 13" x 09", Renown Maple Series, Foiled shells, 7-Ply maple...
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Broadkaster SB Deep Black - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums Broadkaster SB Deep Black

Premium Drum Kits

$5,278
*Shell set consist of:*, 24" x 14" Bass drum, 12" x 08" Tom, 16" x 16" Floor tom
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums US Custom 24 Turquoise Pearl - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums US Custom 24 Turquoise Pearl

Premium Drum Kits

$5,388
*Shell set consisting of: *, 24" x 14" Kick drum with tom holder, 13" x 09" Tom tom, 16" x 16" Floor tom
5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums US Custom 22 Sky Blue Pearl - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums US Custom 22 Sky Blue Pearl

Premium Drum Kits

$5,278
*Shell set consisting of: *, 22" x 14" Kick drum with tom holder, 12" x 08" Tom tom, 16" x 16" Floor Tom
4.6 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums US Custom 24 Candy Apple Red - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums US Custom 24 Candy Apple Red

Premium Drum Kits

$5,168
*Note:* Tom holders, cymbals and stands not included
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Solid Steel Snare - 14" Steel Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Solid Steel Snare

14" Steel Snare Drums

$1,208
Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Solid Steel Snare, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", 3.0 mm steel shell, Die-cast hoops, Tuning...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x7" 140th Anniversary Snare - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x7" 140th Anniversary Snare

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$1,868
Gretsch Drums 14"x7" 140th Anniversary Snare, Snare Drum, 140th Anniversary model limited to 140 pieces with bag and...
5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 140th Anniversary Jazz Set - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums 140th Anniversary Jazz Set

Drum Shell Sets

$7,689
Shell Set, 140th Anniversary limited edition shell set, 6-Ply maple/rubber...
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 140th Anniversary Standard Set - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums 140th Anniversary Standard Set

Drum Shell Sets

$8,798
Shell Set, 140th Anniversary limited edition shell set, 6-Ply...
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums US Custom 1up1down WMP - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums US Custom 1up1down WMP

Premium Drum Kits

$5,168
, 20"x 14" Kick drum, 12"x 08" Tom tom, 14"x 14" Floor tom
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 12"x07" Ash Soan Snare Drum - Signature Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 12"x07" Ash Soan Snare Drum

Signature Snare Drums

$1,208
Gretsch Drums 12"x07" Ash Soan Snare Drum, Snare Drum, Ash Soan signature model, Size: 12" x 07", Shell material: 9-ply...
4.4 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Gergo Borlai Signature Snare - Signature Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums Gergo Borlai Signature Snare

Signature Snare Drums

$1,044
Snare Drum, Gergo Borlai Signature model, Size: 14" x 4.25", Brass...
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Black Nickel over St. - 14" Steel Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Black Nickel over St.

14" Steel Snare Drums

$274
Gretsch Drums 14" x 6.5" Black Nickel over St., Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Full Range Series, Drumshell thickness:...
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x5" Black Nickel over Steel - 14" Steel Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x5" Black Nickel over Steel

14" Steel Snare Drums

$252
Gretsch Drums 14" x 5" Black Nickel-Plated Steel, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 05", Full Range Collection, Rolled 1.2 mm...
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Rock Bronze Sp. - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Rock Bronze Sp.

Drum Shell Sets

$1,099
*Note:* Cymbals, tripods and other hardware not included
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x14" FT Renown Maple SAB - 14" Floor Toms

Gretsch Drums 14"x14" FT Renown Maple SAB

14" Floor Toms

$527
Gretsch Drums 14"x14" FT Renown Maple SAB, Floor tom, Size: 14 "x 14", Lacquered shell, Colour: Satin antique burst...
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Catalina Cl. GAB - 16" Floor Toms

Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Catalina Cl. GAB

16" Floor Toms

$351
Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Catalina Cl. GAB, Floor Tom, Size: 16" x 16", Catalina Club Series, 7-Ply mahogany shell, 1.6...
4.6 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Studio GAB - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Studio GAB

Drum Shell Sets

$934
*Note: Cymbals, tripods and other hardware not included!*
5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" US Custom White Snare - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" US Custom White Snare

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$1,077
Gretsch Drums 14 "x6,5" US Custom White Glass Snare Drum,, Snare drum, Shell material: Maple, Standard built, Lightning...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x5,5" Mike Johnston Snare - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x5,5" Mike Johnston Snare

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$824
Gretsch Drums 14"x5,5" Mike Johnston Snare, 14" x 5.5" Snare drum, Developed with Mike Johnston, Brooklyn Standard,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Black Copper Snare - Copper Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Black Copper Snare

Copper Snare Drums

$1,077
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Black Copper Snare, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", 1 mm black powder-coated copper shell, 45°...
4.4 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 18"x16" FT Renown Maple -STB - 18" Floor Toms

Gretsch Drums 18"x16" FT Renown Maple -STB

18" Floor Toms

$857
Gretsch Drums 18"x16" FT Renown Maple -STB, Floor Tom, Size: 18" x 16", Renown Maple Series, 6-Ply maple shell, 30°...
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Broadkaster VB Jazz Blue Spkl. - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums Broadkaster VB Jazz Blue Spkl.

Premium Drum Kits

$6,378
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 18"x14" BD Catalina Club SWG - 18" Bass Drums

Gretsch Drums 18"x14" BD Catalina Club SWG

18" Bass Drums

$505
Gretsch Drums 18"x14" BD Catalina Club SWG, Bass Drum, Size: 18" x 14", Catalina Club Series, 7-Ply mahogany drum...
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x5,5" Snare Brooklyn Cream - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x5,5" Snare Brooklyn Cream

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$824
Gretsch Drums 14"x5,5" Snare Brooklyn Cream, Snare drum, Brooklyn series, Size 14"x 5.5", Colour: Cream oyster, Nitro...
4.4 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Jazz -SABB - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Jazz -SABB

Drum Shell Sets

$1,538
Shell Set, New Renown Maple, Jazz version, RN2-J483, Drum shell material: 7-Ply...
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Studio -SABB - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Studio -SABB

Drum Shell Sets

$1,868
Drum Set, New Renown Maple Series, Studio version, Drumshell material: 7-Ply...
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz YSF - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz YSF

Drum Shell Sets

$963
Drum Set, Limited Edition Version, 7-Ply drum shell made from 100% mahogany, 30°...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x14" FT Renown Maple -SOP - 14" Floor Toms

Gretsch Drums 14"x14" FT Renown Maple -SOP

14" Floor Toms

$538
Gretsch Drums 14"x14" FT Renown Maple -SOP, Floor Tom, Size: 14" x 14", Wrapped shell, 7-Ply 100% maple wood shell with...
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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