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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 Renown Maple Jazz PW - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Jazz PW

Drum Shell Sets

$1,562
Size 18"
*Set configuration:*, 18" x 14" Kick drum, 12" x 08" Tom tom, 14" x 14" Floor tom
4.3 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums USA Custom Shell Set Rosewood - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums USA Custom Shell Set Rosewood

Premium Drum Kits

$5,540
Size 18"
*Shell set consisting of:*, 18" x 14" Kick drum, 12" x 08" Tom tom, 14" x 14" Floor tom
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums USA Custom Shell Set Chestnut - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums USA Custom Shell Set Chestnut

Premium Drum Kits

$8,102
Size 22"
Shell Set, USA Custom Series, 6-ply maple gum shells, 30° bearing edge,...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums USA Custom St. Shell Set Jade - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums USA Custom St. Shell Set Jade

Premium Drum Kits

$7,911
Size 22"
Shell Set, USA Custom Series, 6-ply maple gum shells, 30° bearing edge,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Energy Black 22" 5-piece HWP - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Energy Black 22" 5-piece HWP

Acoustic Drumkits

$798
Size 22"
Gretsch Drums Energy Black 22" 5-piece HWP, Drumset, Drum shells with wrap finish, Chrome shell hardware, Material:...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 08"x07" TT Renown Maple -SOP - 8" Toms

Gretsch Drums 08"x07" TT Renown Maple -SOP

8" Toms

$335
Size 8"
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 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 08"x07" TT Renown Maple -PB - 8" Toms

Gretsch Drums 08"x07" TT Renown Maple -PB

8" Toms

$311
Size 8"
Gretsch Drums 08"x07" TT Renown Maple -PB, Tom Tom, RN2-0708T-PB, Lacquered shell, Colour: Piano Black (PB), 7-Ply 100%...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Keith Carlock Signature Snare - Signature Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums Keith Carlock Signature Snare

Signature Snare Drums

$1,619
Size 14"
Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 5.5", Brass drumshell: 2 mm, Finish: Vintage...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Broadkaster SB Jazz Walnut - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums Broadkaster SB Jazz Walnut

Premium Drum Kits

$5,787
Size 18"
, 18" x 14" Bass drum, 12" x 08" Tom tom, 14" x 14" Floor tom
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums USA Custom 2up2down Rosewood - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums USA Custom 2up2down Rosewood

Premium Drum Kits

$10,649
Size 22"
Drum Shell Kit, USA Custom Series, 2up2down configuration, Shell made of...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Standard -SABB - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Standard -SABB

Drum Shell Sets

$2,082
Size 22"
Drum Set, New Renown Maple, Standard model, RN2-E8246, Drumshell material:...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums USA Custom Satin Rosewood - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums USA Custom Satin Rosewood

Premium Drum Kits

$5,439
Size 20"
, 20" x 14" Bass drum, 12" x 08" Tom tom, 14" x 14" Floor tom
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Full Range Maple - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Full Range Maple

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$566
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Silver Series Maple, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Silver Series, 7-Ply Maple shell, Diecast...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 14"X5,5" Broadkaster SD 60s - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

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

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$1,387
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14"X5,5" Broadkaster SD 60s, Snare, Size: 14" x 5.5", Maple / Poplar shell with microsensitive snare...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 14"X6,5" Renown Maple GN - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"X6,5" Renown Maple GN

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$416
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Renown Maple GN, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Renown series, Colour: Gloss Natural, 7-Ply maple...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 12"x08" TT Renown Maple VP - 12" Toms

Gretsch Drums 12"x08" TT Renown Maple VP

12" Toms

$369
Size 12"
Gretsch Drums 12"x08" TT Renown Maple VP, Tom Tom, Size: 12" x 08", 7-Ply 100% maple wood shell with 30° bearing edge,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 14"X6,5" Renown Maple CB - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"X6,5" Renown Maple CB

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$404
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14" x 6.5" Renown Maple CB, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Renown series, 7-Ply maple wood shell, Chrome...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 14"x5" Hammered Brass Snare - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x5" Hammered Brass Snare

14" Brass Snare Drums

$589
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14" x 5" Hammered Brass Snare, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 05", Full Range Series, Hammered drumshell is made...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Micro Kit SG - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Micro Kit SG

Drum Shell Sets

$3,934
Size 16"
Drum Shell Kit, Brooklyn Series, Jazz version, 6-Ply drum shells are made from...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 13"x09" TT Renown Maple PB - 13" Toms

Gretsch Drums 13"x09" TT Renown Maple PB

13" Toms

$462
Size 13"
Gretsch Drums 13" x 09" TT Renown Maple PB, Gretsch Drums Renown Maple 13"x09" Tom Tom, Lacquered shell, Colour: Piano...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Studio -STB - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Studio -STB

Drum Shell Sets

$1,966
Size 20"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands, as well as other hardware are not included and must be purchased separately.
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 10"x07" TT Renown Maple -GN - 10" Toms

Gretsch Drums 10"x07" TT Renown Maple -GN

10" Toms

$365
Size 10"
Gretsch Drums 10"x07" TT Renown Maple -GN, Tom Tom, Size: 10" x 07", RN2-0710T-GN, Colour: Gloss Natural, Drum shell...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 08"x07" TT Renown Maple CB - 8" Toms

Gretsch Drums 08"x07" TT Renown Maple CB

8" Toms

$335
Size 8"
Gretsch Drums 08"x07" TT Renown Maple CB, Tom Tom, Size: 08" x 07", Renown Maple series, Lacquered shell, 7-Ply shell...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock II -VP - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock II -VP

Drum Shell Sets

$1,851
Size 22"
Drum Set, New Renown Maple, Rock II Version, RN2-E823, Drum shells: 7-Ply...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 12"x08" TT Renown Maple -SOP - 12" Toms

Gretsch Drums 12"x08" TT Renown Maple -SOP

12" Toms

$358
Size 12"
Gretsch Drums 12"x 08" TT Renown Maple -SOP, Tom Tom, Size: 12" x 08", Renown Maple, RN1-0812T SOP, Wrap finished...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 14"X6,5" Renown Maple VP - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"X6,5" Renown Maple VP

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$404
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14" x 6.5" Renown Maple VP, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Renown series, 7-Ply maple wood shell, Chrome...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 14"X5,5" Renown Maple CB - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"X5,5" Renown Maple CB

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$404
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14" x 5.5" Renown Maple CB, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 5.5", Renown series, Colour: Cherry Burst, 7-Ply...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums US Custom Jazz Satin Walnut - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums US Custom Jazz Satin Walnut

Premium Drum Kits

$6,713
Size 18"
Shell Set, USA Custom Series, Jazz configuration, Colour: Satin walnut,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Black Hammered Snare - 14" Steel Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Black Hammered Snare

14" Steel Snare Drums

$577
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Black Hammered Snare, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Fullrange collection, Hammered 1.2 mm steel...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Studio -CB - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Studio -CB

Drum Shell Sets

$1,966
Size 20"
*Note:* Stands, drum set hardware, cymbals and snare are not included and must be purchased separately.
4.8 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 10"x07" TT Renown Maple -SOP - 10" Toms

Gretsch Drums 10"x07" TT Renown Maple -SOP

10" Toms

$346
Size 10"
Gretsch Drums 10" x 07" TT Renown Maple -SOP, Tom Tom, Size: 10" x 07", Renown Maple, Drum shells feature a wrap...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums USA Custom Satin Dark Ebony - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums USA Custom Satin Dark Ebony

Premium Drum Kits

$7,523
Size 22"
Shell Set, USA Custom Series, Matte lacquer finish shells, 6-Ply shells made...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Rock short -SM - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Rock short -SM

Drum Shell Sets

$4,397
Size 24"
, 24" x 14" Bass Drum, 13" x 09" Tom Tom, 16" x 16" Floor Tom
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums USA Custom Standard Maple - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums USA Custom Standard Maple

Premium Drum Kits

$9,144
Size 22"
*Note:* Tom mounts, cymbals and stands not included
4.8 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums USA Custom Rock - Silver Glass - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums USA Custom Rock - Silver Glass

Premium Drum Kits

$6,366
Size 22"
*Note:* Tom holders, cymbals and stands not included
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Renown Maple -SOP - 16" Floor Toms

Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Renown Maple -SOP

16" Floor Toms

$612
Size 16"
Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Renown Maple -SOP, Floor Tom, Size: 16 "x 16", Renown Maple, Colour: Silver Oyster Pearl...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Rock short -SN - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Rock short -SN

Drum Shell Sets

$4,282
Size 13"
, 13" x 09" Tom Tom, 16" x 16" Floor Tom, 24" x 14" Bass Drum
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock -SOP - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock -SOP

Drum Shell Sets

$1,909
Size 24"
*Stands / drum hardware / cymbals / snare not included*
4.8 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 14"x05" Snare Chrome o. Brass - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x05" Snare Chrome o. Brass

14" Brass Snare Drums

$1,029
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14"x05" Snare Chrome o. Brass, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 05", "Chrome-over-Brass" series, Re-issue model of...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 18"x16" FT Catalina Cl. SWG - 18" Floor Toms

Gretsch Drums 18"x16" FT Catalina Cl. SWG

18" Floor Toms

$439
Size 18"
Gretsch Drums 18"x16" FT Catalina Cl. SWG, Floor Tom, Size: 18" x 16", Catalina Club series, Shell with matte lacquer...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple 7-piece AM - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple 7-piece AM

Drum Shell Sets

$1,388
Size 22"
Shell Set, Catalina Maple series, 7-ply maple shell, Chrome shell hardware,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Standard SWG - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club Standard SWG

Drum Shell Sets

$1,155
Size 22"
*Other hardware / stands and cymbals are not included in the scope of delivery!*
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums USA Custom 22 Green Sparkle - Premium Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums USA Custom 22 Green Sparkle

Premium Drum Kits

$6,713
Size 22"
*Shell set includes:*, 22" x 16" Bass drum, 12" x 08" Tom tom, 16" x 16" Floor tom
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Energy Grey 22" 5-piece HWP - Acoustic Drumkits

Gretsch Drums Energy Grey 22" 5-piece HWP

Acoustic Drumkits

$831
Size 22"
Gretsch Drums Energy Grey 22" 5-piece HWP, Drumset, Drum shells with wrap finish, Chrome shell hardware, Material:...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Renown Maple SABB - 16" Floor Toms

Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Renown Maple SABB

16" Floor Toms

$612
Size 16"
Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Renown Maple SABB, Floor Tom, Size: 16" x 16", Renown Maple Series, 6-Ply maple wood shell,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Standard Set Blue - Drum Shell Sets

Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Standard Set Blue

Drum Shell Sets

$4,860
Size 10"
Drum Set, Gretsch Drums Brooklyn series, Standard version, GB-E8246-308,...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 08"x07" TT Renown Maple VP - 8" Toms

Gretsch Drums 08"x07" TT Renown Maple VP

8" Toms

$335
Size 8"
Gretsch Drums 08"x07" TT Renown Maple VP, Tom Tom, Size: 08" x 07", Renown Maple series, Foil-wrapped shell, 7-Ply...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gretsch Drums 14"x14" FT Renown Maple -VP - 14" Floor Toms

Gretsch Drums 14"x14" FT Renown Maple -VP

14" Floor Toms

$578
Size 14"
Gretsch Drums 14"x14" FT Renown Maple -VP, Floor Tom, Size: 14" x 14", RN2-1414F-VP, 7-Ply shell made of 100% maple...
4.6 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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