Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Snare Brooklyn -CO
14" Wooden Snare Drums
$854€759Check ↗
Brand profile · USA, est. 1942
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.
USA Custom SeriesBroadkaster SeriesRound-Over Bearing EdgesDistinctive Gretsch Shell ConstructionVintage-inspired aesthetics
1942founded
USAcountry
296products in stock
$86–$10kprice range
Gretsch Drums in the charts
Every chart where Gretsch Drums has five or more models — ranked by the AudioFu Index inside each.
Best Gretsch Drums drum shell sets
108 models$448 – $8,750Best Gretsch Drums 14" wooden snare drums
44 models$191 – $1,911Best Gretsch Drums premium drum kits
31 models$4,388 – $10,463Best Gretsch Drums acoustic drumkits
24 models$539 – $1,461Best Gretsch Drums 10" toms
10 models$190 – $354Best Gretsch Drums 16" floor toms
9 models$370 – $595Best Gretsch Drums 8" toms
7 models$224 – $325Best Gretsch Drums 14" steel snare drums
7 models$258 – $1,348Best Gretsch Drums 14" floor toms
7 models$336 – $562Best Gretsch Drums 13" toms
5 models$426 – $472Best Gretsch Drums 18" floor toms
5 models$426 – $838Best Gretsch Drums 14" brass snare drums
5 models$573 – $1,856
108 models$448 – $8,750Best Gretsch Drums 14" wooden snare drums
44 models$191 – $1,911Best Gretsch Drums premium drum kits
31 models$4,388 – $10,463Best Gretsch Drums acoustic drumkits
24 models$539 – $1,461Best Gretsch Drums 10" toms
10 models$190 – $354Best Gretsch Drums 16" floor toms
9 models$370 – $595Best Gretsch Drums 8" toms
7 models$224 – $325Best Gretsch Drums 14" steel snare drums
7 models$258 – $1,348Best Gretsch Drums 14" floor toms
7 models$336 – $562Best Gretsch Drums 13" toms
5 models$426 – $472Best Gretsch Drums 18" floor toms
5 models$426 – $838Best Gretsch Drums 14" brass snare drums
5 models$573 – $1,856
All 296 Gretsch Drums products
Sorted by AudioFu Index — the strongest models of every category first. Page 4 of 7.
Gretsch Drums USA Custom 18 Silver Sparkle
Premium Drum Kits
$5,062€4,498Check ↗
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Snare Brooklyn Gold
14" Wooden Snare Drums
$832€739Check ↗
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Full Range Maple
14" Wooden Snare Drums
$550€489Check ↗
Gretsch Drums 16"x16" Catalina Maple SS
16" Floor Toms
$375€333Check ↗
Gretsch Drums 16"x16" Catalina Maple SDCB
16" Floor Toms
$375€333Check ↗
Gretsch Drums 10"x7" TT Catalina Club GCB
10" Toms
$197€175Check ↗
Gretsch Drums 12"x5,5" Mighty Mini Snare BK
12" Wooden Snare Drums
$110€98Check ↗
Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Catalina Club SWG
16" Floor Toms
$370€329Check ↗
Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Catalina Club SAF
16" Floor Toms
$370€329Check ↗
Gretsch Drums 10"x7" TT Catalina Club PB
10" Toms
$190€169Check ↗
Gretsch Drums 12"x5.5" Full Range Birch SD
12" Wooden Snare Drums
$180€160Check ↗
Gretsch Drums USA Custom 18 Sky Blue Pearl
Premium Drum Kits
$5,287€4,698Check ↗
Gretsch Drums USA Custom 18 VOW
Premium Drum Kits
$5,287€4,698Check ↗
Gretsch Drums USA Custom 18 WMP
Premium Drum Kits
$5,287€4,698Check ↗
Gretsch Drums 20"x16" BD Renown Maple GN
20" Bass Drums
$1,180€1,049Check ↗
Gretsch Drums 14"X6.5" Broadkaster SD NT.
14" Wooden Snare Drums
$1,102€979Check ↗
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz SSP
Drum Shell Sets
$899€799Check ↗
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Black Copper Snare
Copper Snare Drums
$1,236€1,098Check ↗
Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Rock short - GO
Drum Shell Sets
$4,161€3,698Check ↗
Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Rock short -SM
Drum Shell Sets
$4,274€3,798Check ↗
Gretsch Drums 13"x06" Solid Aluminum Snare
Aluminium Snare Drums
$1,203€1,069Check ↗
Gretsch Drums 14"x5,5" Cat. Bubinga Maple
14" Wooden Snare Drums
$314€279Check ↗
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Cat. Bubinga Maple
14" Wooden Snare Drums
$325€289Check ↗
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz Bronze Spkl
Drum Shell Sets
$955€849Check ↗
Gretsch Drums 13"x06" Full Range Birch SD
13" Wooden Snare Drums
$180€160Check ↗
Gretsch Drums US Custom 20 Ruby Red Pearl
Premium Drum Kits
$5,849€5,198Check ↗
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Grand Prix Snare Drum
Aluminium Snare Drums
$550€489Check ↗
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Solid Aluminum Snare
Aluminium Snare Drums
$1,686€1,498Check ↗
Gretsch Drums 18"x14" BD Catalina Club SWG
18" Bass Drums
$539€479Check ↗
Gretsch Drums 14"x5" Grand Prix Snare Drum
Aluminium Snare Drums
$528€469Check ↗
Gretsch Drums Broadkaster Jazz Twilight Glas
Premium Drum Kits
$5,828€5,179Check ↗
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz SAF
Drum Shell Sets
$865€769Check ↗
Gretsch Drums 13"x06" Full Range Hybrid SD
13" Wooden Snare Drums
$231€205Check ↗
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Rock Bronze Sp.
Drum Shell Sets
$1,237€1,099Check ↗
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz YSF
Drum Shell Sets
$1,034€919Check ↗
Gretsch Drums 18"x14" BD Catalina Club GCB
18" Bass Drums
$562€499Check ↗
Gretsch Drums 13"x07" Silver Series Ash -SN
13" Wooden Snare Drums
$203€180Check ↗
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Silver Series Ash -SN
14" Wooden Snare Drums
$250€222Check ↗
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Gold Series Snare Alu
Aluminium Snare Drums
$785€698Check ↗
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz SWG
Drum Shell Sets
$899€799Check ↗
Gretsch Drums USA Custom 22 Green Sparkle
Premium Drum Kits
$5,962€5,298Check ↗
Gretsch Drums US Custom 22 Sky Blue Pearl
Premium Drum Kits
$5,287€4,698Check ↗
Gretsch Drums 20"x16" BD Renown Maple VP
20" Bass Drums
$1,180€1,049Check ↗
Gretsch Drums 14"x05" Full Range Hybrid SD
14" Wooden Snare Drums
$246€219Check ↗
Gretsch Drums 14"x5.5" SN Renown Cherry Wood
14" Wooden Snare Drums
$438€389Check ↗
Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" SN Renown Cherry Wood
14" Wooden Snare Drums
$449€399Check ↗
Gretsch Drums Catalina Bubinga Maple Studio
Drum Shell Sets
$1,911€1,698Check ↗
Gretsch Drums, honestly
What Gretsch Drums does well
- 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
What to watch for
- 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
Questions about Gretsch Drums
Where are Gretsch Drums instruments made?
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.
What makes Gretsch drums sound different?
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.
Are Gretsch drums good for rock music?
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.