New Gretsch Kit

[ladanny]

I'm not sure if anybody has seen the new Gretsch Catalina Club kits, but they are REALLY cool! No, they're not high-end maple shells. But for a fun bebop kit that sounds pretty good and looks GREAT, it's a steal.

The shells are Philippine Mahogany so we all know what that means. But, I must say, they sound very nice. The toms have the retro single lug design with long tension rods and the tom mount is in the center of the kick. The kit I saw was a 12", 14" ft, 18" kick, and matching 14" snare in WMP. Just beautiful. The best part is, GC was willing to let me have it for $450 OUT THE DOOR!

I might have to pick one up just for small gigs! Just beautiful.

If anyone has purchased or played one of these, please share any thoughts!

Danny

[PocketPlayer]

June 01, 2003
Gretsch Introduces New Catalina Elite Club Kits

Kaman Music Corp., manufacturer and exclusive worldwide distributor of Gretsch drum products, has introduced the NEW Catalina Elite CLUB KITS series. These two new configurations have been designed with portability in mind while incorporating classic old school features with modern day advancements. Drums feature all Mahogany shells, GTS Suspension systems on mounted toms, center mounted lugs, maple bass hoops, matching wood snare drum, and are available in three vintage finishes including White Pearl, Black Pearl and Silver Sparkle. A four piece with 18? bass drum and five-piece configuration with a 16? bass drum are also available.

[Derek DeFields]

don't know if anyone posted these pics but I caught this on the Gretsch site. Some nice pics of Vinnie at the Gretsch party.

http://www.gretschdrums.com/index.cfm?fa=party

[ladanny]

I JUST picked up this kit just like the picture. I wasn't sure if I was going to like the sound, but I must say, they sound GREAT. I'm really happy with the sound AND look. The kick is very impressive, ESPECIALLY for a kit of this price.

If you're looking for a small gig kit, practice kick, or a fun kit to play around on, you cannot go wrong here.

I'm one happy customer! :-)

Danny