Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Jazz -VP

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Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Jazz -VP

Gretsch Drums

Renown Maple Jazz -VP

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Product Info

Article Number: 397431
Model: Renown Maple Jazz -VP
Price: $1,538.90

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The Renown Maple Jazz is a beautifully voiced kit, perfect for serious jazz players and studio musicians seeking a warm, vintage tone. The maple shells respond incredibly well to subtle dynamics, and the Gretsch hardware adds a touch of classic style. It's a premium-priced option that delivers a professional feel and sound.

Product Description

  • Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Jazz -VP
  • Drum Set
  • New Renown Maple
  • Jazz version
  • RN2-J483
  • Drum shells: 7-Ply maple
  • 30° Bearing edge
  • The tom toms and floor tom drumshells have been treated with Gretsch Silver Sealer on the inner sections of the shells
  • Chrome drumshell hardware
  • Gretsch 302 steel hoops on the tom toms and the floor tom
  • Low-profile tom suspension system
  • Bass drum features a round Gretsch tom rosette
  • Remo drumheads
  • Colour: Vintage Pearl

*Set configuration:*

, 18" x 14" Bass Drum, 12" x 08" Tom Tom, 14" x 14" Floor Tom, Includes a single tom holder

PROS
  • • Maple shells deliver warm, focused tone ideal for jazz and studio work
  • • 30° bearing edges promote resonance and complex overtones
  • • Gretsch 302 hoops enhance projection and vintage character
  • • Silver Sealer interior minimizes shell dampening, maximizing natural tone
CONS
  • • Limited hardware included; requires additional investment for full setup
  • • Maple construction can be slightly less durable than birch for heavy hitters
  • • Vintage Pearl finish might not appeal to players seeking a modern aesthetic

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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 3.5mm
Finish Vintage Pearl

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Silver Sealer helps retain more of the maple’s natural resonance and warmth, avoiding the overly dry sound some maple drums can exhibit.
The included holder is a starting point; most players will want to add additional tom mounts to create a more complete and versatile configuration.
The Renown Maple Jazz distinguishes itself with its specific bearing edge and Gretsch hoops, offering a more focused and vintage-inspired sound than many other maple options.

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