Gretsch Drums Gergo Borlai Signature Snare
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Gretsch Drums
Gergo Borlai Signature Snare
Product Info
Article Number:
513510
Brand:
Gretsch Drums
Model:
Gergo Borlai Signature Snare
Category:
Signature Snare Drums
Price:
$1,043.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This snare is a focused instrument – Gergo Borlai clearly designed it for a specific, powerful sound. It's built for players who want a dry, cutting tone with a vintage brass feel, perfect for modern rock, metal, and even jazz where you need a really articulate backbeat. If you're looking for a workhorse snare that delivers serious punch, this is an excellent choice.
Product Description
- Gretsch Drums Gergo Borlai Signature Snare
- Snare Drum
- Gergo Borlai Signature model
- Size: 14" x 4.25"
- Brass drumshell: 1 mm
- Sandblasted surface
- Bearing edge: 45°
- Die-cast hoops
- 8 Mini lugs
- Lightning strainer
- Remo heads
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Thin 1mm brass shell delivers exceptional sensitivity and responsiveness
- • Die-cast hoops offer controlled resonance and focused projection
- • Lightning strainer provides smooth, reliable, and precise tuning adjustments
- • Borlai’s signature 45° bearing edge enhances attack and overtones
CONS
- • The thin shell can be prone to cracking with aggressive playing or improper handling
- • Limited tonal versatility; excels in specific genres, less adaptable to others
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many drummers
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Key Features
Size
14in x 4.25in
Shell Material
1mm Brass
Artist
Gergo Borlai
Hoops
Die-Cast
Strainer
Lightning
Weight
Approximately 12 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 1mm shell offers a much more open, sensitive response, lacking the ‘ring’ of thicker shells. It’s designed for a drier, more controlled sound, emphasizing attack and articulation.
Yes, the included Remo heads are a solid starting point, but this snare would shine with coated heads for a warmer tone or clear heads for more projection.
Brass is softer than steel, so it's more prone to dents. Handle with care and use a padded gig bag to protect your investment.
