Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple 7-piece LS

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Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple 7-piece LS

Gretsch Drums

Catalina Maple 7-piece LS

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 622394
Model: Catalina Maple 7-piece LS
Price: $1,427.80

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

The Catalina Maple LS is a fantastic option for gigging drummers or those wanting a Gretsch sound on a budget. The maple shells offer a surprisingly warm and focused tone, and the aesthetic is killer. It’s a great starting point for serious players who appreciate classic Gretsch vibe and want to upgrade components later.

Product Description

  • Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple 7-piece LS
  • Shell Set
  • Catalina Maple series
  • 7-ply maple shells
  • Chrome shell hardware
  • Newly designed Gretsch badges
  • 2.3 mm triple-flange steel hoops
  • Catalina mini lugs
  • Double tom mount with integrated cymbal holder
  • mounted on new round Badge bass drum rosette
  • New STM tom-holding system for free-swinging tom-toms
  • New snare strainer
  • Single-ply white roughened Gretsch heads from Remo
  • Colour: Lemon Sparkle
  • *Shell set consists of: *
  • 22" x 16" Bass Drum
  • 08" x 07" Tom Tom
  • 10" x 07" Tom Tom
  • 12" x 08" Tom Tom
  • 14" x 14" Floor Tom
  • 16" x 16" Floor Tom
  • 14" x 6.5" Snare Drum
PROS
  • • Maple shells deliver warm, resonant tones with excellent projection.
  • • Triple-flange hoops enhance attack and tuning stability.
  • • STM tom mount allows for natural, free-swinging tom movement.
  • • Lemon Sparkle finish provides a striking, vintage-inspired aesthetic.
CONS
  • • Catalina Maple is an entry-level maple, not as refined as higher-tier Gretsch lines.
  • • Pre-installed heads are decent but upgrading will significantly improve sound.
  • • Hardware, while functional, feels a little basic for the price.

Product Video

Key Features

Shell Material Maple
Pieces 7
Bass Drum Size 22" x 16"
Tom Sizes 08" x 07", 10" x 07", 12" x 08", 14" x 14", 16" x 16"
Shell Thickness 7-ply
Finish Lemon Sparkle

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Frequently Asked Questions

The STM allows the toms to vibrate more freely, resulting in a more resonant and less dampened tone, mimicking the feel of vintage Gretsch setups.
The shells are relatively neutral, but the included Remo heads are somewhat dampened; expect to spend time tuning to achieve your desired sound – a head upgrade is often recommended.
The Catalina series uses thinner maple and simpler hardware, lacking the premium bearing edges and hardware of the Renown, but still captures the Gretsch sonic character at a more accessible price point.

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