Gretsch does call their wraps "nitron" but that's just a trade name they made up. Their wraps come from Delmar like everyone else's. Click to expand... There's always some exception or outlier, right? Like …

Apr 17, 2016 · My Gretsch USA Customs are long gone, in favor of a Canopus NV-M1 (yep, they have die cast hoops) 16x14 bass drum, 12x8 and 14x14 toms, plus maple snare. Definitely similar vibe as …

Jan 16, 2008 · Hello, everyone, since I bought my Gretsch USA set in Red Rosewood (20x16 / 10x8 / 12x8 / 15x14FT) ten years ago, I've been looking for additional drums, primarily 18x14 and 14x14. …

May 14, 2023 · About his Gretsch drum sets, the black and maple kits are pretty well accounted for, but does anyone happen to know the history of or what became of his lesser documented stop-sign era …

Aug 10, 2020 · Looking for real-world opinions on Gretsch Brooklyn vs Ludwig Classic Maple. Both live and in studio. Outside of the sound (primary interest) I’d also be interested in experiences with …

Dec 17, 2018 · ive read that gretsch didnt flange the bottom of the grommet on the bass drum so the badge sometimes came loose.was there a specific time period that determined grommet choice? …

Jul 1, 2020 · Gretsch uses a lot of double-talk but if it says "Maple" that's only the outer and maybe the inner ply. The rest is luan. The giveaway is that with Reknowns they are specific saying "all" or 100% …

Mar 10, 2006 · Do all renown's have "Renown" on the badge? I'm going to look at a used kit and need some Gretsch education.

The Gretsch Bell Brass 6.5x14” is an absolutely great snare. Warm and crunchy and does it all.

Sep 12, 2012 · When Gretsch went to using a six ply shell in the late 50's they decided it made more sense to subcontract shell production to an outside source. They were already buying some …