Gretsch Drums Discussion

[CycleDude]

Hey Les, I saw the PW on flea-bay this morning. Sorry that things didn't work out with 'em.

[32ndHeartBeat]

Hm
I love Gretsch drums, they sound great.
Theres my two and a half

[kona]

Kona, that is niiiiice. I especially like the green on the snare.

That Morgan Rose Alien/green snare is what makes the kit sound nice for now. I like the change to metal. Have to get me a Gretsch metal snare one of these days, maybe a COB.

Really nice kit, Kona.

Thanks - I remember looking at your post when you got your Cats - all those boxes - a nice feeling when the drums arrive! I like that finish on your drums. I think it's a Polyester bases finish as well - is it not? All I know for now is that Gretsch uses Nitro Cellulose lacqure on their Custom USA shells and they use a Polyester-based finish on the Purewood Renowns that are made in the Taiwan factory. I'm thinking that your Cats are made there too so they may use the same finish - but I don't know that for sure.

I got some information off a woodworkers site that explaines what that finish is - if you want I can post it here or in a PM.

Very nice, Kona. I really like the finished bass drum hoops. Funny thing, NONE of my kits are like that....

It's the hoop finish that comes with the Purewood line.

[CycleDude]

Thanks - I remember looking at your post when you got your Cats - all those boxes - a nice feeling when the drums arrive! I like that finish on you drums. I think it's a Polyester bases finish as well - is it not? All I know for now is that Gretsch uses Nitro Cellulose lacqure on their Custom USA shells and they use a Polyester-based finish on the Purewood Renowns that are made in the Taiwan factory. I'm thinking that your Cats are made there too so they may use the same finish - but I don't know that for sure.

I got some information off a woodworkers site that explaines what that finish is - if you want I can post it here or in a PM.

It sure is. There's nothing like delivery day! And thanks to you, too. I love the tobacco fade finish. It's what sold me on the kit, in fact.

I'd love to read up on the poly finish info as I may ket an 8x8 keller maple shell since there's no add ons for the cat maples. I realize it wont be a dead match but it could make for a nice 15 footer. (looks great 15 feet away!) LOL!

[Lesizmor]

Hey Les, I saw the PW on flea-bay this morning. Sorry that things didn't work out with 'em.

Yeah...I am finally back with a new same /but different
moniker..I had a computer crash and lost all my cookies! haha (I couldn't retrieve my password..lost it ) I had like 1700 posts under Lesizmor DRAT!! a NOOB again!
Sold them this morning btw

-Les

[shoedaddy]

Any impressions of the Renown kits. I saw an unbelievable price for a 4-piece mod kit (less than $1,000 new in the Inca gold I like). What do ya'll think?

[Lesizmor]

Any impressions of the Renown kits. I saw an unbelievable price for a 4-piece mod kit (less than $1,000 new in the Inca gold I like). What do ya'll think?

Is that a trick question??? Renowns are the shizzle dizzle yO!

Go get em"!!


-Les

[kona]

Any impressions of the Renown kits. I saw an unbelievable price for a 4-piece mod kit (less than $1,000 new in the Inca gold I like). What do ya'll think?

They are gorgeous drums - I've seen them close up. Wow! A four piece for under $1,000 as they say (in a good way) price!!

If they're good enough for him..........

[Bish]

Yeah...I am finally back with a new same /but different
moniker..I had a computer crash and lost all my cookies! haha (I couldn't retrieve my password..lost it ) I had like 1700 posts under Lesizmor DRAT!! a NOOB again!
Sold them this morning btw

-Les

The Purewoods are gone?

[Lesizmor]

The Purewoods are gone?

Yep..gone daddy gone...

I took alittle hit selling 'em on fleabay!

whatta ya gonna do?


-Les

[CycleDude]

Yeah...I am finally back with a new same /but different
moniker..I had a computer crash and lost all my cookies! haha (I couldn't retrieve my password..lost it ) I had like 1700 posts under Lesizmor DRAT!! a NOOB again!
Sold them this morning btw

-Les

Make sure you do another intro in the newbie thread... LOL!

Cant you just use the "forgotten password" option?

[Larrysperf]

Yep..gone daddy gone...

I took alittle hit selling 'em on fleabay!

whatta ya gonna do?


-Les

Sorry to hear that they were a killer looking set

[kona]

Yep..gone daddy gone...

I took alittle hit selling 'em on fleabay!

whatta ya gonna do?


-Les

Ya - sorry to hear that too.

But - Like I said earlier, set the sights on a Custom USA shellpack. You never know what life can bring ya

[CycleDude]

Very true. BTW, I love the new avatar, Kona.

[CycleDude]

Gretsch fans, check out the thread "Eight is Enough"

This aint no D1ck Van Patten tribute..... A 7x8 add-on tom is now available for the Catalina Maples!

[Lesizmor]

Sorry to hear that they were a killer looking set

Thanks Larry...eh..oh well..it's just drums..Less is more.

Ya - sorry to hear that too.

But - Like I said earlier, set the sights on a Custom USA shellpack. You never know what life can bring ya

Yeah looking at those in a few years.. for now and in the nearer future, it'll be the M birch and another Catalina maple. Miss the Cat maples the most!

Go figure!


-Les

[Lesizmor]

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09 Catalina Maple red sparkle lacquer! More to love about this awesome series! I am drooling!!


-Les

[mkennedy]

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09 Catalina Maple red sparkle lacquer! More to love about this awesome series! I am drooling!!


-Les

What a day it's been around here for Cat Maple fans. I'm stunned!!!

[kona]

It sure is. I'd love to read up on the poly finish info (looks great 15 feet away!) LOL!

Sorry - got a little side tracked and almost forgot to send you this. It's some information on Polyester finishes and they talk a little about Nitro Cellulose as well.


http://www.kpcustom.com/web2003/polyester.htm

[kona]

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09 Catalina Maple red sparkle lacquer! More to love about this awesome series! I am drooling!!


-Les

RED SPARKLE LACQUER FINISH - too much man (really dating myself here - I'm sounding like "Maynard G Crebes")!

I love Red Sparkle. And, Gretsch only offers it in a wrap (Nitron)on their Cusotm USA drums. This must be a Polyester based lacquer - I'm guessing, not sure.

I want a Gretsch snare drum 4x14 in Red Sparkle Lacquer! Man - too many drums - not enough time in one lifetime.

Kona

[kona]

GRETSCH CATALINA MAPLE IN RED SPARKLE LACQUER FINISH

Just to add to Lesizmore's post..........

Maple shells – 6ply toms, 7ply bass, 9ply snare
Red Sparkle Lacquer finish
Matching maple wood hoops
GTS tom suspension system
Toms mounted on bass drum
New Gretsch branded ball/socket tom mount
2.5mm triple flanged hoops
Natural finish inside (no silver paint on drum interior)

As much as I like gretsch drums I would like them to stop, just for a year, using the silver sealer. So we can have a choice and see what we like better.

Sizes:

18” x 22” Bass Drum
8” x 10” Tom
9” x 12” Tom
14” x 14” Floor Tom
6” x 14” Snare Drum
Free 16” x 16” Floor Tom

All this for about $850 - incredible!

[Lesizmor]

GRETSCH CATALINA MAPLE IN RED SPARKLE LACQUER FINISH

Just to add to Lesizmore's post..........

Maple shells – 6ply toms, 7ply bass, 9ply snare
Red Sparkle Lacquer finish
Matching maple wood hoops
GTS tom suspension system
Toms mounted on bass drum
New Gretsch branded ball/socket tom mount
2.5mm triple flanged hoops
Natural finish inside (no silver paint on drum interior)

As much as I like gretsch drums I would like them to stop, just for a year, using the silver sealer. So we can have a choice and see what we like better.

Sizes:

18” x 22” Bass Drum
8” x 10” Tom
9” x 12” Tom
14” x 14” Floor Tom
6” x 14” Snare Drum
Free 16” x 16” Floor Tom

All this for about $850 - incredible!

They will be mine!


-Les

[CycleDude]

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09 Catalina Maple red sparkle lacquer! More to love about this awesome series! I am drooling!!


-Les

...And much like the other Cat Maples I've seen, the web pictures probably stink in comparison and the actual drums are 3 times more gorgeous in person.

[Lesizmor]

...And much like the other Cat Maples I've seen, the web pictures probably stink in comparison and the actual drums are 3 times more gorgeous in person.

You know it CD!

I am gonna see if my buddy, who is a manager of a drum dept at a music shop here in SE wisc. can get one of these in. I am gonna be all over another Cat Maple for sure..especially with the 8" tom add on!
Woo-Hoo!


-Les

[CycleDude]

sweet...