Catalina Club: Gretsch Team Talks Drums

From big stages to small patio gigs the Catalina Club is the choice for versatility. Joe Mazza, Gretsch drummer and Product Specialist, hangs with the other Gretsch drummers to discuss features and benefits of this great kit.

Gretsch's Catalina Club Rock kit features mahogany shells and 30 degree bearing edges for a deep, warm, classic rock sound. This 4-piece configuration gets back to groove basics with big drums for big grooves. The 13" tom is mounted onto the bass drum with Gretsch's ball-socket single tom holder for efficient tom placement and stability. This tom also includes mini GTS tom suspension system to maximize tonal resonance. The mahogany shells feature an exterior basswood ply to provide a consistent overall finish. UV gloss lacquer is applied over deep ebony color via a multi-step finishing process to produce a glassy, reflective shine.

Since 1883, Gretsch drums have earned a time-honored reputation for producing drums that are innovative, distinctive and unsurpassed in tone. The Gretsch sound component has a personality all its own and has been showcased throughout modern music history by drum legends who demand nothing but the best. This sound has often been imitated, but never equaled. The sound is so compelling and distinctive that drummers regard it simply as "That Great Gretsch Sound™." Many custom options are available and include sizes, finishes and unique hardware design features.


Here is the full cast of the Gretsch drums team:

John Palmer
Product Manager

Nick Seiwert
Percussion Parts Specialist

Mark Moralez
Customer Service Manager

Brent Barnett
Artist relations Specialist

Joe Mazza
Product Specialist

For more information visit our website @ http://www.gretschdrums.com/

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[handidrummed]

Doing that changes the feel of the beater. I don't bother with the riser. I like the feel and sound of it hitting off center.

[Jon Glenn]

my bass drum pedal is to far for the bass drum head with e riserhow do I get the same effect as if it were mounter to the rim, as far as clkosness gooes, Ive tride adjusting a dixon pedan to get the beater in a more natural possion but ir=ts still not feeling right, not getting proper bounce,ecgt and advice...jonglenn1@live.com

[Paweł Morrison]

"kit comes with a raiser so that the beater hits in the sweet spot" Or you could just lower the fucking beater

[SuperEclectico]

i got the cooper sparkle finish, it's like a old set from the 60's, i love the sound, it's my favorite drum set!

[Steffen Zart]

Is this Finish still available ?

[blica1]

hey guys, how about a demo of the new catalina club classic with the 20x14 ?..i'm thinking of maybe picking one up, but i would love to hear what they sound like..;)

[MrAWdrummer]

I think that the riser creates a problem with the bassdrum-pedal and beater. As you can see if you pause on 2.19, the bass drum-pedal is oversteering and therefore creates an unrealistic feel to the bass drum(I think). It also really tear on your beater very fast. As to what they are saying about the hight of the beater wether you're using the riser or not, I believe that if you take it off, you only need to lower the beater on your pedal, therefore I have taken my riser away from the kit.

[VSSantacruz1]

Considering getting it. Looks and sounds like an amazing kit!