Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Special 22 DBMP
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Gretsch Drums
Brooklyn Special 22 DBMP
Product Info
Article Number:
603198
Brand:
Gretsch Drums
Model:
Brooklyn Special 22 DBMP
Category:
Premium Drum Kits
Price:
$4,837.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Brooklyn Special is a fantastic kit for players seeking a Gretsch sound without the vintage price tag. The maple/poplar blend delivers a warm, focused tone that's perfect for everything from jazz and blues to classic rock and modern pop. It's a well-built, beautiful kit that feels and sounds like a much more expensive instrument.
Product Description
- Gretsch Drums Brooklyn Special 22 DBMP
- Shell Set
- Brooklyn Special Series
- Shell material: 6-Ply maple/poplar
- Shell coated with nitro foil
- Chrome hardware
- Gretsch Silver Sealer inner shell lacquer finish
- Matt black lacquered rims with nitro inlay in matching set colour
- ‘302’ 3 mm thick
- double-flanged metal hoops
- 30° Bearing edge
- GTS tom mounting system
- Remo heads
- Colour: Deep Black Marine Pearl (DBMP)
*Shell set consists of:*, 18" x 14" Bass drum, 12" x 08" Tom tom, 14" x 14" Floor tom, 14" x 5.5" Snare drum
PROS
- • Maple/poplar shells offer warm, resonant, and controlled tone.
- • Nitro lacquer finish preserves wood tone and allows for aging.
- • GTS mounting system allows for versatile tom placement and resonance.
- • 302 hoops enhance sustain and provide a comfortable rim shot feel.
CONS
- • Deep Black Marine Pearl finish can show fingerprints and smudges easily.
- • The 6-ply construction, while versatile, might lack extreme projection for heavier styles.
- • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for many drummers.
Product Video
Key Features
Shell Material
6-Ply Maple/Poplar
Pieces
4 (Bass Drum, 2 Toms, Snare)
Bass Drum Size
18" x 14"
Shell Thickness
3 mm
Bearing Edge
30°
Finish
Nitro Lacquered Deep Black Marine Pearl
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Frequently Asked Questions
The maple/poplar blend offers a warmer, more controlled sound than a pure maple kit, with a slightly rounder low-end and less aggressive overtones.
The included Remo heads are a solid starting point, but many players will swap them for custom heads to fine-tune the sound to their preferences - a common practice.
The GTS system is quite versatile, allowing for relatively low tom positions, though extreme angles might require some creative hardware solutions.
