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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 Renegade 20" Black Mist - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Renegade 20" Black Mist

Acoustic Drumkits

$577
Size 20"
*Cymbal set consisting of:*, 13" Hi-Hat, 15" Crash/Ride
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Special 22 DBMP - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Special 22 DBMP

Premium Drum Kits

$5,092
Size 22"
Shell Set, Brooklyn Special Series, Shell material: 6-Ply maple/poplar, shells...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums USA Custom 18 VOW - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums USA Custom 18 VOW

Premium Drum Kits

$5,439
Size 18"
*Shell set includes:*, 18" x 14" Bass drum, 12" x 08" Tom tom, 14" x 14" Floor tom
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums USA Custom 18 Silver Sparkle - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums USA Custom 18 Silver Sparkle

Premium Drum Kits

$5,555
Size 18"
*Shell set consisting of:*, 18" x 14" kick drum, 12" x 08" tom tom, 14" x 14" floor tom
4.8 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums USA Custom 18 WMP - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums USA Custom 18 WMP

Premium Drum Kits

$5,439
Size 18"
*Shell set consists of:*, 18" x 14" Bass drum, 12" x 08" Tom tom, 14" x 14" Floor tom
4.3 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Micro SS - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Micro SS

Drum Shell Sets

$925
Size 16"
Shell Set, Seven-ply mahogany shells, 30° Bearing edge, GTS free-swinging tom...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Micro SWG - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Micro SWG

Drum Shell Sets

$867
Size 16"
Shell Set, 7-Ply 100% mahiogany shells, 30° Bearing edge, GTS free-swinging tom...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Studio Shell Set - SS - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Studio Shell Set - SS

Drum Shell Sets

$5,208
Size 12"
*Shell set includes:*, 12" x 08" tom tom, 14" x 14" floor tom, 20" x 14" kick drum (without bracket)
4.8 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Energy Street Set Blue Sparkle - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Energy Street Set Blue Sparkle

Drum Shell Sets

$461
Size 16"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Energy Street Set Ruby Sparkle - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Energy Street Set Ruby Sparkle

Drum Shell Sets

$461
Size 16"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Energy Street Set Black - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Energy Street Set Black

Drum Shell Sets

$461
Size 16"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 14"X6,5" Renown Maple PW - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"X6,5" Renown Maple PW

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$416
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14"X6,5" Renown Maple PW, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Renown Maple Series, 7-Ply maple wood shell,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 14"X05" Renown Maple CS - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"X05" Renown Maple CS

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$392
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14"X05" Renown Maple CS, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 05", Renown Maple Series, 7-Ply maple wood shell,...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 14"X05" Renown Maple PW - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"X05" Renown Maple PW

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$392
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14"X05" Renown Maple PW, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 05", Renown Maple Series, 7-Ply maple wood shell,...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Standard CS - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Standard CS

Drum Shell Sets

$2,037
Size 22"
Shell Set, Renown Maple Series, Standard Model, 7-Ply maple wood shells, 30°...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Standard PW - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Standard PW

Drum Shell Sets

$1,909
Size 22"
Shell Set, Renown Maple Series, Standard version, 7-Ply maple shells, 30°...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock CS - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock CS

Drum Shell Sets

$1,909
Size 24"
*Set configuration:*, 24" x 14" Kick drum, 13" x 09" Tom tom, 16" x 16" Floor tom
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock II CS - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock II CS

Drum Shell Sets

$1,850
Size 22"
*Set configuration:*, 22" x 18" kick drum, 12" x 08" tom tom, 16" x 14" floor tom
4.9 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock II PW - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock II PW

Drum Shell Sets

$1,850
Size 22"
*Set configuration:*, 22" x 18" kick drum, 12" x 08" tom tom, 16" x 14" floor tom
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Jazz CS - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Jazz CS

Drum Shell Sets

$1,620
Size 18"
*Set configuration:*, 18" x 14" Kick drum, 12" x 08" Tom tom, 14" x 14" Floor tom
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Energy Red 22" 5-piece HWP - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Energy Red 22" 5-piece HWP

Acoustic Drumkits

$808
Size 22"
Gretsch Drums Energy Red 22" 5-piece HWP, Drumset, Drum shells with wrap finish, Chrome shell hardware, Material: 7-ply...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Energy Grey Steel 5-piece HWP - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Energy Grey Steel 5-piece HWP

Acoustic Drumkits

$821
Size 20"
Drum Set, Drum shells with wrap finish, Chrome shell hardware, Material:...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Energy Red 5-piece HWP - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Energy Red 5-piece HWP

Acoustic Drumkits

$805
Size 20"
Drum Set, Drum shells with wrap finish, Chrome shell hardware, Material: 7-ply...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Energy Black 5-piece HWP - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Energy Black 5-piece HWP

Acoustic Drumkits

$805
Size 20"
Drum Set, Drum shells with wrap finish, Chrome shell hardware, Material: 7-ply...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Energy Red 4-piece HWP - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Energy Red 4-piece HWP

Acoustic Drumkits

$751
Size 20"
Drum Set, Drum shells with wrap finish, Chrome shell hardware, Material: 7-ply...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Energy Black 4-piece HWP - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Energy Black 4-piece HWP

Acoustic Drumkits

$751
Size 20"
Drumset, Drum shells with wrap finish, Chrome shell hardware, Material: 7-ply...
4.6 AudioFu Score
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

$1,180
Size 14"
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...
4.3 AudioFu Score
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

$1,145
Size 14"
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...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 13"x6" USA Custom Snare Drum - 13" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 13"x6" USA Custom Snare Drum

13" Wooden Snare Drums

$1,145
Size 13"
Gretsch Drums 13"x6" USA Custom Snare Drum, Snare Drum, Size: 13" x 06", USA Custom Series, Shell material: 6.72 mm...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Renegade 22" Blue Sparkle - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Renegade 22" Blue Sparkle

Acoustic Drumkits

$577
Size 22"
*Cymbal set consisting of:*, 13" Hi-Hat, 15" Crash/Ride
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Renegade 22" Ruby Sparkle - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Renegade 22" Ruby Sparkle

Acoustic Drumkits

$577
Size 22"
*Cymbal set consisting of:*, 13" hi-hat, 15" crash/ride
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Renegade 22" Grey Sparkle - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Renegade 22" Grey Sparkle

Acoustic Drumkits

$577
Size 22"
*Cymbal set consisting of:*, 13" Hi-Hat, 15" Crash/Ride
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Renegade 22" Black Mist - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Renegade 22" Black Mist

Acoustic Drumkits

$577
Size 22"
*Cymbal set consisting of:*, 13" hi-hat, 15" crash/ride
4.8 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 13"x09" TT Renown Maple SOP - 13" Toms

Gretsch Drums 13"x09" TT Renown Maple SOP

13" Toms

$439
Size 13"
Gretsch Drums 13"x09" TT Renown Maple SOP, Tom Tom, Size: 13" x 09", Renown Maple Series, 7-ply maple wood shell, 30°...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums US Custom 24 Turquoise Pearl - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums US Custom 24 Turquoise Pearl

Premium Drum Kits

$5,555
Size 24"
*Shell set consisting of: *, 24" x 14" Kick drum with tom holder, 13" x 09" Tom tom, 16" x 16" Floor tom
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums US Custom 22 Sky Blue Pearl - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums US Custom 22 Sky Blue Pearl

Premium Drum Kits

$5,555
Size 22"
*Shell set consisting of: *, 22" x 14" Kick drum with tom holder, 12" x 08" Tom tom, 16" x 16" Floor Tom
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums US Custom 24 Candy Apple Red - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums US Custom 24 Candy Apple Red

Premium Drum Kits

$5,439
Size 24"
*Shell set consisting of: *, 24" x 14" kick drum, 13" x 09" tom tom, 16" x 16" floor tom
4.9 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Solid Steel Snare - 14" Steel Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Solid Steel Snare

14" Steel Snare Drums

$1,387
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Solid Steel Snare, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", 3.0 mm steel shell, Die-cast hoops, Tuning...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 14"x7" 140th Anniversary Snare - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x7" 140th Anniversary Snare

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$1,966
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14"x7" 140th Anniversary Snare, Snare Drum, 140th Anniversary model limited to 140 pieces with bag and...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 140th Anniversary Standard Set - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums 140th Anniversary Standard Set

Drum Shell Sets

$9,003
Size 22"
Shell Set, 140th Anniversary limited edition shell set, 6-Ply...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums US Custom 1up1down WMP - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums US Custom 1up1down WMP

Premium Drum Kits

$4,629
Size 20"
, 20"x 14" Kick drum, 12"x 08" Tom tom, 14"x 14" Floor tom
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 12"x07" Ash Soan Snare Drum - Signature Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 12"x07" Ash Soan Snare Drum

Signature Snare Drums

$1,271
Size 12"
Gretsch Drums 12"x07" Ash Soan Snare Drum, Snare Drum, Ash Soan signature model, Size: 12" x 07", Shell material: 9-ply...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Gergo Borlai Signature Snare - Signature Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums Gergo Borlai Signature Snare

Signature Snare Drums

$1,215
Size 14"
Snare Drum, Gergo Borlai Signature model, Size: 14" x 4.25", Brass...
4.7 AudioFu Score
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

$288
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14" x 6.5" Black Nickel over St., Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Full Range Series, Drumshell thickness:...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 14"x5" Black Nickel over Steel - 14" Steel Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x5" Black Nickel over Steel

14" Steel Snare Drums

$265
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14" x 5" Black Nickel-Plated Steel, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 05", Full Range Collection, Rolled 1.2 mm...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Rock Bronze Sp. - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Rock Bronze Sp.

Drum Shell Sets

$1,330
Size 24"
*Note:* Cymbals, tripods and other hardware not included
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 14"x14" FT Renown Maple SAB - 14" Floor Toms

Gretsch Drums 14"x14" FT Renown Maple SAB

14" Floor Toms

$555
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14"x14" FT Renown Maple SAB, Floor tom, Size: 14 "x 14", Lacquered shell, Colour: Satin antique burst...
4.7 AudioFu Score
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

$1,071
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14 "x6,5" US Custom White Glass Snare Drum,, Snare drum, Shell material: Maple, Standard built, Lightning...
4.8 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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