Gretsch Catalina Maple Drum Set Tobacco Fade / Farm TV Review / themusicfarm.com

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The Gretsch Catalina Maple series has been designed for the player who is looking for quality features without the high price. With the warm tone of the thin maple shells, UV gloss finishes, and pro tom holders the Catalina Maple offers the looks and features of a pro kit without breaking your bank. In addition, all Catalina Maple Euro shell packs will include a FREE matching 16" x 16" Floor Tom.

Signal Path:
Audio Technica AT3035 4ft. above drummers head - Directly into camera.

Outro Music:
The Rasmus - "First Day of my Life

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[Poulmy]

I'm wondering about the kit I should buy. I started drums 10 years ago but now I want to change my kit for a Catalina. I don't know if I should take the Maple or the Ash...

I prefer the Ash but some people told me Maple was better for rock.

Can you give me some help ?

[TheMusicFarm]

@Poulmy - It's really a preference. Yes, maple has been industry standard for drums for a long time but, with the last few years, ash has made a BIG comeback. The louder attack, and quicker decay of ash make it a perfect match for studio or live settings. My personal preference is ash.

Thanks!

Todd - TheMusicFarm

330-682-5595

[Sam20Young]

Is this kit an ideal one for jazz/swing?

[TheMusicFarm]

Sure, you could definitely use it for that. It's very versatile. Ideally, a Jazz kit has slightly smaller shells though. Have you seen the Gretsch Catalina Jazz kits? We have them in stock...

Let me know!

Todd - The Music Farm

330-682-5595

[Sam20Young]

I have seen but i'm a session drummer you see so need a very versitlie kit so that's why this one has caught my eye, been playing on a yamaha stage custom, but looks like it's been played alot! so need something to take to gigs etc. do you ship to the UK?

[TheMusicFarm]

Yes, we definitely ship to the UK. Shipping on this kit would be somewhere around the $279-$319 range via UPS. You can send me a private message and i'll send you my email address..

thanks!

Todd

[JGDRUMS89]

Awesome review! Would you recommend this set for Country Music? Im trying to find a drumset with sound for that style. Thank You!

[BxRad193]

I'm looking for a new set to replace my Pearl Forum series since I'm being more active in performances and gigs. I want to get a 6-7 piece set that plays a wide range of genres such as: Rock, Pop, R&B, Jazz, Afro Cuban, Gospel, Ballad, Latin, and etc. I'm stuck between Pearl, DW, Gretsch, and PDP because they all sound really great, any advice or preference you guys are willing to share for an upcoming drummer such as myself?

[MrGregles]

i need some advice on tuning my kit, iave the same model and finish, if anyone can help, or give good tips would be much apreciated :)

[dtigers27]

@ynotw57

Man, thats wild! I don't doubt your experience, you seem to know what you're talking about. Either way, Ludwig Epics are fantastic drums. Enjoy!

[ynotw57]

@dtigers27 Could be quality control. The kit sounded decent at the store, but when it got home, I was utterly disappointed. The kit I had was made with "Maple Formula," and looking at the drums, it appeared to be maple with other wood pulp pressed into fiberboard laminates. It could also have been the heads. I'm a pinstripe guy, so I wasn't used to the sound I was hearing. I replaced it with a Ludwig Epic, which is a birch/maple hybrid.

[dtigers27]

@ynotw57

Sorry to hear about your experience, mate. I can't help but think yours had some quality control issues. I've had mine for about a year now and am continually stunned at how incredible it is. HUGE sound, the bass is like a cannon, heck, even the snare that came with it is quality. I gotta ask though, what do you mean when you say "rotten floor tom design"? Anyhow, hopefully you found something that suited you better!

[wmbdaredevil]

@DRUMMER1926 Not even kidding. it is the best sounding kit for the price. and i record and do drum covers and if you put a set of heads on it it sounds even better! and it already sounds awesome! I recommend it over any other drum kit under $1000!

[wmbdaredevil]

i have this kit and have had it for about 6 months and it sounds much better in person. i LOVE my kit. and i HIGHLY recommend it to ANYONE