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 Energy Studio Black - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Energy Studio Black

Acoustic Drumkits

$967
Complete Drum Set, Energy Series, Studio version, Drum shells are made from poplar,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Standard -PB - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Standard -PB

Drum Shell Sets

$1,924
*Note:* Stands, drum set hardware, cymbals and snare are not included and must be purchased separately.
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Standard STB - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Standard STB

Drum Shell Sets

$1,978
*Note:* Stands, drum set hardware, cymbals and snare are not included and must be purchased separately.
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Standard -CB - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Standard -CB

Drum Shell Sets

$1,978
*Note:* Stands, drum set hardware, cymbals and snare are not included and must be purchased separately.
4.4 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Studio -SOP - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Studio -SOP

Drum Shell Sets

$1,868
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware are not included and must be purchased separately.
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Studio -GN - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Studio -GN

Drum Shell Sets

$1,814
*Note:* Stands, drum set hardware, cymbals and snare are not included and must be purchased separately.
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock -VP - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock -VP

Drum Shell Sets

$1,814
*Note:* Stands, drum set hardware, cymbals and snare are not included and must be purchased separately.
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock II -SOP - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock II -SOP

Drum Shell Sets

$1,758
Shell Set, New Renown Maple, Rock II version, RN2-E823, 7-Ply maple wood...
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock II -CB - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock II -CB

Drum Shell Sets

$1,758
*Note:* Stands, drum set hardware, cymbals and snare are not included and must be purchased separately.
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Jazz -CB - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Jazz -CB

Drum Shell Sets

$1,484
*Note:* Stands, drum set hardware, cymbals and snare are not included and must be purchased separately.
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Jazz -GN - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Jazz -GN

Drum Shell Sets

$1,484
*Strands, drum hardware, cymbals and snare not included*
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Jazz -VP - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Jazz -VP

Drum Shell Sets

$1,539
Drum Set, New Renown Maple, Jazz version, RN2-J483, Drum shells: 7-Ply maple, 30°...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Jazz -SOP - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Jazz -SOP

Drum Shell Sets

$1,539
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple 2016 Jazz -SOP, Shell Set, New Renown Maple, Jazz configuration, RN2-J483, 7-Ply maple wood...
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Jazz -STB - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Jazz -STB

Drum Shell Sets

$1,539
Drum Set, New Renown Maple, Jazz version, RN2-J483, Drum shells: 7-Ply maple,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 18"x14" BD Catalina Club GCB - 18" Bass Drums

Gretsch Drums 18"x14" BD Catalina Club GCB

18" Bass Drums

$494
Gretsch Drums 18"x14" BD Catalina Club GCB, Bass Drum, Size: 18" x 14", Catalina Club Series, Colour: Gloss Crimson...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Rock Antique Bst - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Rock Antique Bst

Drum Shell Sets

$1,139
Shell Set, 7-Ply mahogany shells, Matte lacquer finish, 30° Bearing edge...
4.6 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Studio Antique - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Studio Antique

Drum Shell Sets

$945
*Other hardware / stands and cymbals are not included!*
4.6 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Studio Crimson - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Studio Crimson

Drum Shell Sets

$912
*Other hardware / stands and cymbals are not included!*
4.6 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz Crimson Bst - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz Crimson Bst

Drum Shell Sets

$802
*Note:* Other hardware such as stands and cymbals is not included and must be ordered separately.
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz Antique Bst - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz Antique Bst

Drum Shell Sets

$802
Shell Set, 7-Ply mahogany shells, High-gloss lacquered shells, 30°...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz Piano Black - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz Piano Black

Drum Shell Sets

$769
*Other hardware / stands and cymbals are not included!*
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Rock short - GO - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Rock short - GO

Drum Shell Sets

$4,068
, 13" x 9" Tom Tom, 16" x 16" Floor Tom, 24" x 14" Bass Drum
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x5" Full Range Snare Maple - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x5" Full Range Snare Maple

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$505
Gretsch Drums S1-0514-MPL 14"x5" Snare Maple, Snare Drum, Silver Series, Size: 14" x 05", 10-Ply, 8 mm thick maple wood...
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Renown Maple -VP - 16" Floor Toms

Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Renown Maple -VP

16" Floor Toms

$582
Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Renown Maple -VP, Floor Tom, Size: 16" x 16", Renown Maple Series, RN2-1616F-VP, 7-Ply 100%...
4.4 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 12"x06" Brooklyn Chrome/Steel - 12" Steel Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 12"x06" Brooklyn Chrome/Steel

12" Steel Snare Drums

$505
Gretsch Drums 12" x 06" Brooklyn Chrome/Steel, Snare Drum, Brooklyn Series, GB4162S, Size: 12" x 06", Chrome-plated...
5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x5,5" Brooklyn Chrome/Steel - 14" Steel Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x5,5" Brooklyn Chrome/Steel

14" Steel Snare Drums

$548
Gretsch Drums 14"x5,5" Brooklyn Chrome/Steel, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 5.5", Gretsch Brooklyn Series - GB4165S,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 13"x07" Silver Series Ash -SN - 13" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 13"x07" Silver Series Ash -SN

13" Wooden Snare Drums

$218
Gretsch Drums 13" x 07" Silver Series Ash - SN, Snare Drum, Silver Series, Size: 13" x 07", 7-Ply shell made of ash,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Silver Series Ash -SN - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Silver Series Ash -SN

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$252
Gretsch Drums 14" x 6.5" Silver Series Ash -SN, Snare Drum, Silver Series, Size: 14" x 6.5", 10-Layer ash shell,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Gold Series Snare Alu - Aluminium Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Gold Series Snare Alu

Aluminium Snare Drums

$768
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Gold Series Snare Alu, Snare drum, Size: 14" x 6.5, "Gold" series, Shell made of seamless drawn...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Jazz Shell Set -GO - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Jazz Shell Set -GO

Drum Shell Sets

$3,628
, 12" x 8" Tom Tom, 14" x 14" Floor Tom, 18" x 14" Bass Drum
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Rock Stealth SWG - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Rock Stealth SWG

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,594
4.6 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Rock -SWG Bundle - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Rock -SWG Bundle

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,428
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x14" Catalina Maple-SDCB - 14" Floor Toms

Gretsch Drums 14"x14" Catalina Maple-SDCB

14" Floor Toms

$325
Gretsch Drums 14"x14" Catalina Maple-SDCB, Floor Tom, Size: 14" x 14", Catalina Maple series, 7-Ply 100% Maple shell,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 08"x07" Catalina Maple -WG - 8" Toms

Gretsch Drums 08"x07" Catalina Maple -WG

8" Toms

$193
Gretsch Drums 08"x07" Catalina Maple '14 -WG, Tom Tom, Size: 08" x 07", Catalina Maple series, 7-Ply 100% maple shell,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple S. Deep Cherry - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple S. Deep Cherry

Drum Shell Sets

$1,088
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware are not included and must be purchased separately.
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Catalina Cl. SWG - 16" Floor Toms

Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Catalina Cl. SWG

16" Floor Toms

$351
Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Catalina Cl. SWG, Floor Tom, Size: 16" x 16", Catalina Club Series, 7-Ply, 100% mahogany...
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 10"x7" TT Catalina Club SWG - 10" Toms

Gretsch Drums 10"x7" TT Catalina Club SWG

10" Toms

$193
Gretsch Drums 10" x 7" TT Catalina Club SWG, Tom Tom, Size: 10" x 07", Catalina Club Series, 7-Ply, 100% mahogany drum...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Rock -SWG - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Rock -SWG

Drum Shell Sets

$1,099
*Note! Additional hardware, stands and cymbals are not included!*
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Studio - SWG - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Studio - SWG

Drum Shell Sets

$945
*Other hardware / stands and cymbals are not included!*
4.8 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz - SWG - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz - SWG

Drum Shell Sets

$820
Shell Set, Catalina Club Series, Jazz set, 7-Ply, 100% mahogany shells, Matt...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Standard -SOP - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Standard -SOP

Drum Shell Sets

$1,979
*Note:* Stands / drum hardware / cymbals / snare not included.
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Brooklyn Chrome/Brass - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Brooklyn Chrome/Brass

14" Brass Snare Drums

$802
Gretsch Drums 14"x 6.5" Brooklyn Chrome/Brass, Snare Drum, Size: 14 “x 6.5", GB4164, 10 Chrome tensioning lugs over...
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Snare Chrome o. Brass - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Snare Chrome o. Brass

14" Brass Snare Drums

$878
Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Snare Chrome o. Brass, Snare Drum, "Chrome over brass" snare drum, Re-issue model of the...
4.9 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 10"x7" TT Catalina Club PB - 10" Toms

Gretsch Drums 10"x7" TT Catalina Club PB

10" Toms

$197
Gretsch Drums 10"x7" TT Catalina Club PB, Tom Tom, Size: 10" x 07", 7-ply 100% mahogany shell, 1.6 mm steel hoops, GTS...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums Concert Single Pedal - Single Bass Drum Pedals

Gretsch Drums Concert Single Pedal

Single Bass Drum Pedals

$142
Single Foot Pedal, Easy Glide Gretsch pedal plate, Adjustable pedal plate height /...
5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x05" Full Range Hybrid SD - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x05" Full Range Hybrid SD

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$263
Gretsch Drums 14"x05" Full Range Hybrid SD, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 05", 16-ply hybrid shell made of mahogany and...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x05" Full Range Birch SD - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x05" Full Range Birch SD

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$187
Gretsch Drums 14"x05" Full Range Birch SD, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 05", 8-ply birch shell, Chrome hardware, Triple...
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 12"x5.5" Full Range Birch SD - 12" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 12"x5.5" Full Range Birch SD

12" Wooden Snare Drums

$176
Gretsch Drums 12"x5.5" Full Range Birch SD, Snare Drum, Size: 12" x 5.5", 8-ply birch shell, Chrome hardware, Triple...
4.9 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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