Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Jazz Shell Set
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Gretsch Drums
Brooklyn Jazz Shell Set - GS
Product Info
Article Number:
600906
Brand:
Gretsch Drums
Model:
Brooklyn Jazz Shell Set - GS
Category:
Drum Shell Sets
Price:
$3,518.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Brooklyn Jazz set is a fantastic choice for serious jazz drummers and those seeking a vintage-inspired tone. Gretsch's Nitro finish on these shells really opens up a warm, woody character that sits beautifully in a mix. This set is a premium-priced investment that delivers a professional sound and feel.
Product Description
- Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Jazz Shell Set - GS
- Shell Set
- Brooklyn Series
- Jazz model
- GB-J483-022
- Nitro-coated shells
- Matte black lacquer finish kick drum hoops with Nitron inlays in the same colour
- Chrome-plated shell hardware
- Material: 6-ply maple/poplar shells
- 30° Bearing edge and Gretsch Silver Sealer shell interior finish
- Standard USA Custom lugs
- GTS tom mounting system
- "302" 3 mm thick double-flanged metal hoop
- Brooklyn Round Badge
- Tom Toms: Gretsch Permatone heads by Remo USA with white
- roughened
- single-layer batter heads and clear resonant drum heads
- Kick drum with clear Powerstroke batter head and white roughened single-layer resonant drum head
- Colour: Gold Sparkle (GS)
*Shell set consisting of: *, 12" x 08" Tom tom, 14" x 14" Floor tom, 18" x 14" Kick drum
PROS
- • Nitro finish delivers a warm, focused tone with surprising projection
- • 6-ply maple/poplar construction provides a balanced, versatile sound
- • Standard USA Custom lugs offer excellent resonance and tuning stability
- • GTS mounting system minimizes dampening for a vibrant, open sound
CONS
- • Gold Sparkle finish can be a fingerprint magnet, requiring diligent cleaning
- • Shell set lacks hardware, increasing the overall investment
- • The 30° bearing edge, while classic, might limit extreme tuning flexibility
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Key Features
Shell Material
6-ply maple/poplar
Pieces
4
Bass Drum Size
18 in x 14 in
Tom Sizes
12 in x 8 in, 14 in x 14 in
Shell Thickness
3 mm
Finish
Gold Sparkle
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Nitro finish is thinner than a gloss, allowing the wood to resonate more freely, resulting in a warmer, more open tone with less overtones.
No, Gretsch intentionally leaves these shells relatively undamped, allowing for maximum resonance and a 'vintage' feel – though the included Remo heads do have some inherent dampening.
These lugs are known for their precise construction, which ensures even pressure distribution across the drumhead for optimal tuning and a clear, controlled tone.
