I played one as well at the local GC this past weekend, nice kit. I also played my dream kit, a Tama Starclassic performer, i see why alot of top rock drummer use them, those things sound amazing.
I just played one of these kits at a local guitar center and really enjoyed the sound of the toms. Beautiful resonance and tone all around. I think the kit was priced around $1300 new which really isn't bad. I'd still rather have a used Pearl MMX for the same price but I really was impressed by the Gretsch.
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I played one as well at the local GC this past weekend, nice kit. I also played my dream kit, a Tama Starclassic performer, i see why alot of top rock drummer use them, those things sound amazing.
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Gretsch makes beautiful drums as well as all of the companies in those price ranges. I have yet to find an inferior product from any of the top companies in the range that you are referring to. The competition for market share is insane from the drum companies. They all make a great product so it is hard to distinguish which is better when the differences are so subtle anymore.
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/\Ditto. I have never played a gretsch. But i know for a fact they make the best quality kits for their money and they all sound awesome! :>
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I think I'm sticking with my birch set since it'll probably make big money down the road when all the 7 pieces are discontinued. Maybe down the line I'll save up for a maple or rosewood though.
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Right on Bob! I liked the sound of your toms in your video but I have a feeling that they sound even better in person. My video camera has similar sound quality as yours and I know my drums sound much better in person than on film. My video camera especially can't handle cymbals Fortunately my microphone collection has been growing slowly and after I'm done recording with my band, all I'll need is a mixer and a recording program for my pc to get a direct recording!
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Paiste Signatures
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Great point.....and furthermore, most of those subtle differences are things you barely notice in the music store. you have to own the kit for a while and do some experimenting / get some substantial use out of it before you find out. so since most people don't have the luxury of owning more than 1 of these kits, if any at all, some of these subtle differences never really matter to most!
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Various Zildjian K and A customs
Paiste Signatures
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maple goodness......
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The only knock I have on Gretsch is that until you get to their USA Customs, the finish choices are fairly limited compared to other manufacturers
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yeah but, renown finishes are very well done even if limited. the renown series is comparable to the lower line pearl masters kits. they are made with the same specs and quallity as the higher end custom order kits, but in a limited option, mass produced kit. the renown used to compete with the pearl session series in the price range, but the renown was a superior product. the discontinuation of the session and the arrival of the masters mcx is a direct result of pearl getting killed by gretsch and mapex in that market.
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Your knowledge of drum gear astounds me Funky!! I learn so much from you! When I see that you've posted on a thread, I can't wait to see what you've posted! It seems like half of the knowledge that I pass along has come from you dude!
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i should practice as much as i read about new drum gear.
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LOL!! Shouldn't we all!!!
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i spend alot of time on other forums. the top guys at pearl are on the pearl forum all the time. they have been very honest about why they were restructuring thier lines last year. i thought it was kinda cool to admit they were getting behind in the intermediate market. the mapex pro-m and gretsch catalina were to blame. they were simply better sounding kits than the ol' poplar wood exports. pearl had to catch up (wich i think they have done).
maple goodness......
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I play, Gretsch Catalina Birch, 7 piece in the vintage sunburst finish.
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Ooooooo technical!
all the best...
I really respect a company the changes the degree of the bearing edges to suit the tone of the shell wood. So many manufacturers have different shell woods, and only 1 bearing edge angle for all their drums.
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