Oct 7, 2023 · Has anyone here ordered a Gretsch kit (USAC or BK) with direct-mount brackets and regretted it ? I am about to place an USAC order and am pondering that detail as Gretsch does …

Feb 8, 2007 · Was TW Yellow a color created specifically for Tony Williams? The first version of his yellow sets appears in 1970 (see PIC) but the color is not shown in Gretsch catalogs of the time. The …

Apr 20, 2022 · The Gretsch are really good drums, but they're still a mid-level kit whereas the Ludwig is a pro-level kit. So, if re-sale is ever an issue, you will get more money for the Ludwig.

Jun 7, 2011 · Would anyone own a Gretsch Marquee kit? From looking online they are a bit pricey. A non-drummer friend (who once owned a music store) was very impressed with a set he played at the …

Feb 6, 2021 · Gretsch only produced one line of drums until the late 1990s when they brought out the first Broadcasters and the USA Maple series. Even those drums were still using the same Jasper …

Jan 10, 2019 · No matter which drummer historically endorsed which brand, there’s that legend that, behind closed doors, Gretsch drums figured into many song recordings as a favorite of producers. …

I have a Gretsch Renown bop kit. The bass drum tom mount screw on the "gas cap" style mount has stripped out on me. I don't tend to over tighten drum hardware, but admit to cranking on this screw a …

Jun 7, 2011 · I have never in my life sat behind a set of Gretsch or Premier drums. What are they like? Gretsch seems like a good drum for playing jazz. Elvin Jones...

Jun 14, 2016 · Ludwig, Sonor, Gretsch, Rogers. The mounted toms rang like a bell. My current sets have suspension mounts, and I can't tell one damn bit of difference from my old vintage sets. Click to …

Jul 11, 2010 · Right next to the Gretsch set was a fully working Tivoli lighted vistalite set! It was probobly a little more than the Gretsch (which was $350.00) and it was pretty mint considering it was 1983!