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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 10"x05" Full Range Birch SD - 10" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 10"x05" Full Range Birch SD

10" Wooden Snare Drums

$163
Gretsch Drums 10"x05" Full Range Birch SD, Snare Drum, Size: 10" x 05", 8-ply birch shell, Chrome hardware,...
4.9 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums Broadkaster 20 DEG - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums Broadkaster 20 DEG

Premium Drum Kits

$5,718
*Shell set consists of:*, 20" x 14" Bass drum, 12" x 08" Tom, 14" x 14" Floor tom
4.5 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums USA Custom 24 MBG - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums USA Custom 24 MBG

Premium Drum Kits

$10,228
Shell Set, USA Custom Series, 6-ply maple wood shells, High-gloss lacquer finish...
4.9 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums 14"X6,5" Renown Maple CS - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"X6,5" Renown Maple CS

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$395
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 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Studio CS - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Studio CS

Drum Shell Sets

$1,868
Shell Set, Renown Maple Series, Studio Model, 7-Ply maple wood shells, 30°...
4.8 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Studio PW - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Studio PW

Drum Shell Sets

$1,868
Shell Set, Renown Maple Series, Studio Model, 7-Ply maple wood shells, 30°...
4.7 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock PW - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock PW

Drum Shell Sets

$1,814
*Set configuration:*, 24" x 14" Bass drum, 13" x 09" Tom tom, 116" x 16" Floor tom
4.7 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Jazz PW - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Jazz PW

Drum Shell Sets

$1,484
*Set configuration:*, 18" x 14" Kick drum, 12" x 08" Tom tom, 14" x 14" Floor tom
4.5 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums USA Custom Shell Set Rosewood - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums USA Custom Shell Set Rosewood

Premium Drum Kits

$5,264
*Shell set consisting of:*, 18" x 14" Kick drum, 12" x 08" Tom tom, 14" x 14" Floor tom
4.8 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums Energy Black 22" 5-piece HWP - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Energy Black 22" 5-piece HWP

Acoustic Drumkits

$768
Gretsch Drums Energy Black 22" 5-piece HWP, Drumset, Drum shells with wrap finish, Chrome shell hardware, Material:...
4.6 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums 08"x07" TT Renown Maple -SOP - 8" Toms

Gretsch Drums 08"x07" TT Renown Maple -SOP

8" Toms

$318
Gretsch Drums 08"x07" TT Renown Maple -SOP, Tom Tom, Drum shells with a wrap finish, 6-Ply 100% maple wood shell with...
4.7 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums 08"x07" TT Renown Maple -PB - 8" Toms

Gretsch Drums 08"x07" TT Renown Maple -PB

8" Toms

$318
Gretsch Drums 08"x07" TT Renown Maple -PB, Tom Tom, RN2-0708T-PB, Lacquered shell, Colour: Piano Black (PB), 7-Ply 100%...
4.4 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums Keith Carlock Signature Snare - Signature Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums Keith Carlock Signature Snare

Signature Snare Drums

$1,264
Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 5.5", Brass drumshell: 2 mm, Finish: Vintage...
4.8 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums Broadkaster SB Jazz Walnut - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums Broadkaster SB Jazz Walnut

Premium Drum Kits

$5,058
, 18" x 14" Bass drum, 12" x 08" Tom tom, 14" x 14" Floor tom
4.8 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums USA Custom 2up2down Rosewood - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums USA Custom 2up2down Rosewood

Premium Drum Kits

$7,258
Drum Shell Kit, USA Custom Series, 2up2down configuration, Shell made of...
4.7 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Micro Kit WMP - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Micro Kit WMP

Drum Shell Sets

$3,738
Shell Set, Brooklyn series, Jazz version, 6-Ply shells made of maple / poplar,...
4.6 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Standard -SABB - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Standard -SABB

Drum Shell Sets

$1,978
Drum Set, New Renown Maple, Standard model, RN2-E8246, Drumshell material:...
4.8 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums USA Custom Satin Rosewood - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums USA Custom Satin Rosewood

Premium Drum Kits

$5,168
, 20" x 14" Bass drum, 12" x 08" Tom tom, 14" x 14" Floor tom
4.8 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Full Range Maple - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Full Range Maple

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$538
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Silver Series Maple, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Silver Series, 7-Ply Maple shell, Diecast...
4.6 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums 14"X5,5" Broadkaster SD 60s - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"X5,5" Broadkaster SD 60s

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$1,132
Gretsch Drums 14"X5,5" Broadkaster SD 60s, Snare, Size: 14" x 5.5", Maple / Poplar shell with microsensitive snare...
5 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums 14"X6,5" Renown Maple GN - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"X6,5" Renown Maple GN

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$395
Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Renown Maple GN, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Renown series, Colour: Gloss Natural, 7-Ply maple...
4.4 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums 12"x08" TT Renown Maple VP - 12" Toms

Gretsch Drums 12"x08" TT Renown Maple VP

12" Toms

$351
Gretsch Drums 12"x08" TT Renown Maple VP, Tom Tom, Size: 12" x 08", 7-Ply 100% maple wood shell with 30° bearing edge,...
4.4 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums 14"X6,5" Renown Maple CB - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"X6,5" Renown Maple CB

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$395
Gretsch Drums 14" x 6.5" Renown Maple CB, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Renown series, 7-Ply maple wood shell, Chrome...
5 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums 14"x5" Hammered Brass Snare - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x5" Hammered Brass Snare

14" Brass Snare Drums

$582
Gretsch Drums 14" x 5" Hammered Brass Snare, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 05", Full Range Series, Hammered drumshell is made...
4.7 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Micro Kit SG - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Micro Kit SG

Drum Shell Sets

$3,738
Drum Shell Kit, Brooklyn Series, Jazz version, 6-Ply drum shells are made from...
4.7 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums 13"x09" TT Renown Maple PB - 13" Toms

Gretsch Drums 13"x09" TT Renown Maple PB

13" Toms

$461
Gretsch Drums 13" x 09" TT Renown Maple PB, Gretsch Drums Renown Maple 13"x09" Tom Tom, Lacquered shell, Colour: Piano...
4.6 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Studio -STB - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Studio -STB

Drum Shell Sets

$1,868
*Note:* Cymbals, stands, as well as other hardware are not included and must be purchased separately.
4.8 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums 10"x7" TT Catalina Club SAF - 10" Toms

Gretsch Drums 10"x7" TT Catalina Club SAF

10" Toms

$193
Gretsch Drums 10" x 07" Catalina Club Serie Tom Tom, Tom Tom, Colour: Satin Antique Fade, Drum shells are matte...
4.7 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums 10"x07" TT Renown Maple -GN - 10" Toms

Gretsch Drums 10"x07" TT Renown Maple -GN

10" Toms

$347
Gretsch Drums 10"x07" TT Renown Maple -GN, Tom Tom, Size: 10" x 07", RN2-0710T-GN, Colour: Gloss Natural, Drum shell...
4.8 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums 08"x07" TT Renown Maple CB - 8" Toms

Gretsch Drums 08"x07" TT Renown Maple CB

8" Toms

$318
Gretsch Drums 08"x07" TT Renown Maple CB, Tom Tom, Size: 08" x 07", Renown Maple series, Lacquered shell, 7-Ply shell...
4.8 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock II -VP - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock II -VP

Drum Shell Sets

$1,758
Drum Set, New Renown Maple, Rock II Version, RN2-E823, Drum shells: 7-Ply...
4.9 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums 12"x08" TT Renown Maple -SOP - 12" Toms

Gretsch Drums 12"x08" TT Renown Maple -SOP

12" Toms

$362
Gretsch Drums 12"x 08" TT Renown Maple -SOP, Tom Tom, Size: 12" x 08", Renown Maple, RN1-0812T SOP, Wrap finished...
4.6 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums 14"X6,5" Renown Maple VP - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"X6,5" Renown Maple VP

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$384
Gretsch Drums 14" x 6.5" Renown Maple VP, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Renown series, 7-Ply maple wood shell, Chrome...
4.7 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums 14"X5,5" Renown Maple CB - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"X5,5" Renown Maple CB

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$384
Gretsch Drums 14" x 5.5" Renown Maple CB, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 5.5", Renown series, Colour: Cherry Burst, 7-Ply...
4.7 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums US Custom Jazz Satin Walnut - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums US Custom Jazz Satin Walnut

Premium Drum Kits

$5,828
Shell Set, USA Custom Series, Jazz configuration, Colour: Satin walnut,...
4.6 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Black Hammered Snare - 14" Steel Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Black Hammered Snare

14" Steel Snare Drums

$548
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Black Hammered Snare, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Fullrange collection, Hammered 1.2 mm steel...
4.9 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Studio -CB - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Studio -CB

Drum Shell Sets

$1,868
*Note:* Stands, drum set hardware, cymbals and snare are not included and must be purchased separately.
4.6 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums 10"x07" TT Renown Maple -SOP - 10" Toms

Gretsch Drums 10"x07" TT Renown Maple -SOP

10" Toms

$351
Gretsch Drums 10" x 07" TT Renown Maple -SOP, Tom Tom, Size: 10" x 07", Renown Maple, Drum shells feature a wrap...
4.8 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums USA Custom Satin Dark Ebony - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums USA Custom Satin Dark Ebony

Premium Drum Kits

$7,148
Shell Set, USA Custom Series, Matte lacquer finish shells, 6-Ply shells made...
4.8 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Rock short -SM - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Rock short -SM

Drum Shell Sets

$4,178
, 24" x 14" Bass Drum, 13" x 09" Tom Tom, 16" x 16" Floor Tom
4.9 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums USA Custom Standard Maple - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums USA Custom Standard Maple

Premium Drum Kits

$8,688
*Note:* Tom mounts, cymbals and stands not included
4.4 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums USA Custom Rock - Silver Glass - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums USA Custom Rock - Silver Glass

Premium Drum Kits

$6,048
*Note:* Tom holders, cymbals and stands not included
4.9 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Renown Maple -SOP - 16" Floor Toms

Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Renown Maple -SOP

16" Floor Toms

$582
Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Renown Maple -SOP, Floor Tom, Size: 16 "x 16", Renown Maple, Colour: Silver Oyster Pearl...
5 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Brooklyn Chrome/Steel - 14" Steel Snare Drums

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

14" Steel Snare Drums

$571
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Brooklyn Chrome/Steel, Snare Drum, GB4164S, Size: 14" x 6.5", "Chrome over Steel", 2 mm rolled...
4.7 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Rock short -SN - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Rock short -SN

Drum Shell Sets

$4,068
, 13" x 09" Tom Tom, 16" x 16" Floor Tom, 24" x 14" Bass Drum
4.9 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock -SOP - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock -SOP

Drum Shell Sets

$1,836
*Stands / drum hardware / cymbals / snare not included*
4.7 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums 14"x05" Snare Chrome o. Brass - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x05" Snare Chrome o. Brass

14" Brass Snare Drums

$878
Gretsch Drums 14"x05" Snare Chrome o. Brass, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 05", "Chrome-over-Brass" series, Re-issue model of...
4.6 Expert Rating
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Gretsch Drums 18"x16" FT Catalina Cl. SWG - 18" Floor Toms

Gretsch Drums 18"x16" FT Catalina Cl. SWG

18" Floor Toms

$424
Gretsch Drums 18"x16" FT Catalina Cl. SWG, Floor Tom, Size: 18" x 16", Catalina Club series, Shell with matte lacquer...
4.8 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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