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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 Energy Standard Red - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Energy Standard Red

Acoustic Drumkits

$983
Size 22"
Complete Drum Set, Energy Series, Standard model, Drum shells are made from poplar,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Energy Studio Grey Steel - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Energy Studio Grey Steel

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,018
Size 20"
Complete Drum Set, Energy Series, Studio version, Drum shells are made from...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Energy Studio Red - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Energy Studio Red

Acoustic Drumkits

$925
Size 20"
Complete Drum Set, Energy Series, Studio Version, Drum shells are made from poplar,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Energy Studio Black - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Energy Studio Black

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,018
Size 20"
Complete Drum Set, Energy Series, Studio version, Drum shells are made from poplar,...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Standard -PB - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Standard -PB

Drum Shell Sets

$2,025
Size 22"
*Note:* Stands, drum set hardware, cymbals and snare are not included and must be purchased separately.
4.8 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Standard STB - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Standard STB

Drum Shell Sets

$2,082
Size 22"
*Note:* Stands, drum set hardware, cymbals and snare are not included and must be purchased separately.
4.3 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Standard -CB - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Standard -CB

Drum Shell Sets

$2,071
Size 22"
*Note:* Stands, drum set hardware, cymbals and snare are not included and must be purchased separately.
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Studio -SOP - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Studio -SOP

Drum Shell Sets

$2,037
Size 20"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware are not included and must be purchased separately.
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Studio -GN - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Studio -GN

Drum Shell Sets

$2,037
Size 20"
*Note:* Stands, drum set hardware, cymbals and snare are not included and must be purchased separately.
4.9 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock -VP - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock -VP

Drum Shell Sets

$1,909
Size 24"
*Note:* Stands, drum set hardware, cymbals and snare are not included and must be purchased separately.
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock II -SOP - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock II -SOP

Drum Shell Sets

$1,850
Size 22"
Shell Set, New Renown Maple, Rock II version, RN2-E823, 7-Ply maple wood...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock II -CB - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock II -CB

Drum Shell Sets

$1,966
Size 22"
*Note:* Stands, drum set hardware, cymbals and snare are not included and must be purchased separately.
4.9 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Jazz -CB - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Jazz -CB

Drum Shell Sets

$1,562
Size 18"
*Note:* Stands, drum set hardware, cymbals and snare are not included and must be purchased separately.
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Jazz -GN - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Jazz -GN

Drum Shell Sets

$1,619
Size 18"
*Strands, drum hardware, cymbals and snare not included*
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Jazz -VP - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Jazz -VP

Drum Shell Sets

$1,619
Size 18"
Drum Set, New Renown Maple, Jazz version, RN2-J483, Drum shells: 7-Ply maple, 30°...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Jazz -SOP - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Jazz -SOP

Drum Shell Sets

$1,620
Size 18"
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple 2016 Jazz -SOP, Shell Set, New Renown Maple, Jazz configuration, RN2-J483, 7-Ply maple wood...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Jazz -STB - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Jazz -STB

Drum Shell Sets

$1,619
Size 18"
Drum Set, New Renown Maple, Jazz version, RN2-J483, Drum shells: 7-Ply maple,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 18"x14" BD Catalina Club GCB - 18" Bass Drums

Gretsch Drums 18"x14" BD Catalina Club GCB

18" Bass Drums

$578
Size 18"
Gretsch Drums 18"x14" BD Catalina Club GCB, Bass Drum, Size: 18" x 14", Catalina Club Series, Colour: Gloss Crimson...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Studio Antique - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Studio Antique

Drum Shell Sets

$1,041
Size 20"
*Other hardware / stands and cymbals are not included!*
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Studio Crimson - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Studio Crimson

Drum Shell Sets

$1,076
Size 20"
*Other hardware / stands and cymbals are not included!*
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz Crimson Bst - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz Crimson Bst

Drum Shell Sets

$890
Size 18"
*Note:* Other hardware such as stands and cymbals is not included and must be ordered separately.
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Rock short - GO - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Rock short - GO

Drum Shell Sets

$4,282
Size 13"
, 13" x 9" Tom Tom, 16" x 16" Floor Tom, 24" x 14" Bass Drum
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 14"x5" Full Range Snare Maple - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x5" Full Range Snare Maple

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$531
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums S1-0514-MPL 14"x5" Snare Maple, Snare Drum, Silver Series, Size: 14" x 05", 10-Ply, 8 mm thick maple wood...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Renown Maple -VP - 16" Floor Toms

Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Renown Maple -VP

16" Floor Toms

$612
Size 16"
Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Renown Maple -VP, Floor Tom, Size: 16" x 16", Renown Maple Series, RN2-1616F-VP, 7-Ply 100%...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 13"x07" Silver Series Ash -SN - 13" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 13"x07" Silver Series Ash -SN

13" Wooden Snare Drums

$208
Size 13"
Gretsch Drums 13" x 07" Silver Series Ash - SN, Snare Drum, Silver Series, Size: 13" x 07", 7-Ply shell made of ash,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
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

$265
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14" x 6.5" Silver Series Ash -SN, Snare Drum, Silver Series, Size: 14" x 6.5", 10-Layer ash shell,...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Gold Series Snare Alu - Aluminium Snare Drums

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

Aluminium Snare Drums

$808
Size 14"
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 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 08"x07" Catalina Maple -WG - 8" Toms

Gretsch Drums 08"x07" Catalina Maple -WG

8" Toms

$230
Size 8"
Gretsch Drums 08"x07" Catalina Maple '14 -WG, Tom Tom, Size: 08" x 07", Catalina Maple series, 7-Ply 100% maple shell,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Catalina Cl. SWG - 16" Floor Toms

Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Catalina Cl. SWG

16" Floor Toms

$381
Size 16"
Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Catalina Cl. SWG, Floor Tom, Size: 16" x 16", Catalina Club Series, 7-Ply, 100% mahogany...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Studio - SWG - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Studio - SWG

Drum Shell Sets

$1,041
Size 20"
*Other hardware / stands and cymbals are not included in the scope of delivery!*
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz - SWG - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Jazz - SWG

Drum Shell Sets

$925
Size 18"
*Note:* Other hardware / stands and cymbals are not included!
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Standard -SOP - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Standard -SOP

Drum Shell Sets

$2,025
Size 22"
*Note:* Stands / drum hardware / cymbals / snare not included.
4.8 AudioFu Score
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

$1,041
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Snare Chrome o. Brass, Snare Drum, "Chrome over brass" snare drum, Re-issue model of the...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple 7-piece SDCB - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple 7-piece SDCB

Drum Shell Sets

$1,503
Size 8"
Shell Set, Catalina Maple series, 7-ply maple wood shells, Chrome-plated...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Catalina Club SAF - 16" Floor Toms

Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Catalina Club SAF

16" Floor Toms

$381
Size 16"
Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Catalina Club SAF, Floor Tom, Size: 16" x 16", Catalina Club Series, Model 2025, Material:...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 14"x14" FT Catalina Cl. SWG - 14" Floor Toms

Gretsch Drums 14"x14" FT Catalina Cl. SWG

14" Floor Toms

$346
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14"x14" FT Catalina Club SWG, Floor Tom, Size: 14" x 14", Catalina Club Series, Model 2025, Material:...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 10"x7" TT Catalina Club PB - 10" Toms

Gretsch Drums 10"x7" TT Catalina Club PB

10" Toms

$196
Size 10"
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...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Concert Single Pedal - Single Bass Drum Pedals

Gretsch Drums Concert Single Pedal

Single Bass Drum Pedals

$149
Single Foot Pedal, Easy Glide Gretsch pedal plate, Adjustable pedal plate height /...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 14"x05" Full Range Hybrid SD - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x05" Full Range Hybrid SD

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$257
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14"x05" Full Range Hybrid SD, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 5", 16-ply hybrid shell made of mahogany and maple,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 14"x05" Full Range Birch SD - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x05" Full Range Birch SD

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$197
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14"x05" Full Range Birch SD, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 5", 8-ply birch shell, Chrome hardware,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
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

$185
Size 12"
Gretsch Drums 12"x5.5" Full Range Birch SD, Snare Drum, Size: 12" x 5.5", 8-ply birch shell, Chrome hardware,...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 10"x05" Full Range Birch SD - 10" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 10"x05" Full Range Birch SD

10" Wooden Snare Drums

$171
Size 10"
Gretsch Drums 10"x5" Full Range Birch SD, Snare Drum, Size: 10" x 5", 8-ply birch shell, Chrome hardware, Triple-flange...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Broadkaster 20 DEG - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums Broadkaster 20 DEG

Premium Drum Kits

$6,597
Size 20"
*Shell set consists of:*, 20" x 14" Bass drum, 12" x 08" Tom, 14" x 14" Floor tom
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums USA Custom 24 MBG - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums USA Custom 24 MBG

Premium Drum Kits

$10,765
Size 24"
Shell Set, USA Custom Series, 6-ply maple wood shells, High-gloss lacquer finish...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 14"X6,5" Renown Maple CS - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"X6,5" Renown Maple CS

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$416
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14"X6.5" Renown Maple CS, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Renown Maple series, 7-ply maple wood shell, 30°...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Studio CS - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Studio CS

Drum Shell Sets

$1,966
Size 20"
Shell Set, Renown Maple Series, Studio Model, 7-Ply maple wood shells, 30°...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Studio PW - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Studio PW

Drum Shell Sets

$1,966
Size 20"
Shell Set, Renown Maple Series, Studio Model, 7-Ply maple wood shells, 30°...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock PW - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock PW

Drum Shell Sets

$1,909
Size 24"
*Set configuration:*, 24" x 14" Bass drum, 13" x 09" Tom tom, 116" x 16" Floor tom
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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