Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Jazz -SABB
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Gretsch Drums
Renown Maple Jazz -SABB
Product Info
Article Number:
484792
Brand:
Gretsch Drums
Model:
Renown Maple Jazz -SABB
Category:
Drum Shell Sets
Price:
$1,537.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Renown Maple Jazz is a beautifully crafted kit, perfect for serious jazz players and those seeking a vintage-inspired tone. The maple shells offer a warm, woody sound with plenty of character, and the Gretsch hardware feels solid and reliable. It’s a premium-priced option that delivers professional-level performance and aesthetics.
Product Description
- Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Jazz -SABB
- Shell Set
- New Renown Maple
- Jazz version
- RN2-J483
- Drum shell material: 7-Ply maple wood shells
- 30° Shell bearing edge
- Chrome hardware
- Gretsch "302" steel hoops from tom tom / floor tom
- Gretsch "Silver Sealer" inner shell coating
- "Low Profile" tom suspension system
- Bass Drum with round Gretsch tom rosette
- Remo skins
- Colour: Satin Antique Blue Burst
*Shell set comprises:*
, 18" x 14" Bass drum, 12" x 08" Tom tom, 14" x 14" Floor tom, Includes single tom holder
PROS
- • 7-ply maple shells deliver a warm, focused, and resonant jazz tone.
- • 30° bearing edge promotes a broad, controlled attack and sustain.
- • Gretsch’s Silver Sealer inner coating minimizes dampening and maximizes resonance.
- • Low-profile tom suspension system isolates vibrations for a clean, defined sound.
CONS
- • Satin Antique Blue Burst finish shows fingerprints and smudges easily.
- • Limited to a 4-piece configuration; expansion requires additional hardware.
- • Maple construction, while versatile, may lack the aggressive projection of birch.
Product Video
Key Features
Shell Material
7-ply maple
Pieces
4
Bass Drum Size
18 in x 14 in
Tom Sizes
12 in x 8 in, 14 in x 14 in
Shell Thickness
3.2mm (approximate, based on Renown Maple specs)
Finish
Satin Antique Blue Burst
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Gretsch has a more immediate, vintage warmth; Yamahas are often described as having a tighter, more modern attack.
These come with standard Remo heads – likely a coated Ambassador on the bass drum and a generic head on the toms, ready to be swapped for your preferred choice.
While designed for jazz, the Gretsch hardware is well-built; however, aggressive playing may require a heavier-duty aftermarket holder for ultimate stability.
