Gretsch Product Catalog - Gretsch Drums

“That Great Gretsch ® Sound ” 

Hand-crafted quality, unique 

and distinctive features and 

128 years of innovation all 

contribute to the magical and 

legendary Gretsch sound. 

Cindy Blackman 

Another Lifetime/Explorations

Since 1883, the Gretsch ® 

sound has been showcased by 

drum legends who demand 

nothing but the best. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

USA CUSTOM 

FEATURES / SPECIFICATIONS 2 

USA CUSTOM KITS 3-6 

QUICK DELIVERY PROGRAM 7 

SIGNATURE VINNIE COLAIUTA 8 

SIGNATURE STEVE FERRONE 9 

USA FINISHES 10 

USA SIZES 11 

NEW CLASSIC 


NEW CLASSIC KITS / SIZES 13-15 

RENOWN ® MAPLE 


RENOWN MAPLE KITS / SIZES 17-19 

GRETSCH ARTISTS 

GRETSCH FEATURED ARTISTS 20-21 

CATALINA ® MAPLE 


CATALINA MAPLE KITS / SIZES 23-25 

CATALINA BIRCH 

FEATURES / SIZES 26-27 

CATALINA CLUB 

FEATURES / SIZES 28-29 

SNARE DRUMS 

SIGNATURE SNARES 30-31 

USA MODEL G-5000 32 

USA MODEL G-4000 33 

FULL RANGE SNARES 34-35 

ACCESSORIES / HARDWARE 

MOUNTING HARDWARE 36 

HEADS, BAGS, KEYS 37 

HARDWARE PACKS 38-39 

ABOUT GRETSCH 

COLLAGE 40-41

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Levon Helm 

www.levonhelm.com 

USA CUSTOM FEATURES 

SHELLS 

Proprietary Gretsch ® , 6-ply shell 

formula and 30-degree bearing 

edges. The cornerstone of “That 

Great Gretsch Sound .” Often 

imitated, never duplicated 

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT 

GRETSCHDRUMS.COM 

FINISHES 

Nitrocellulose lacquer allows wood 

shells to breathe and produce added 

sonic dimensions over time. Handfinished 

to shimmering gloss or silky 

satin. Gretsch Nitron wrap finishes 

are dazzling to look at and extremely 

durable 

NEW BASS DRUM CLAW 

Newly designed die-cast cushioned 

BD Claw comes standard on all USA 

Custom bass drums 

USA CUSTOM SPECIFICATIONS 

HARDWARE 

Triple-plated hardware is available in 

chrome, black and gold 

SHELL: Gretsch formula, thin 6-ply maple 

SHELL INTERIOR: Silver Sealer 

FINISHES: Nitrocellulose Gloss/Satin and Nitron Wrap 

BEARING EDGE: 30-degree 

TOM/SNARE HOOPS: Die-cast 

TOM SUSPENSION: 12.7mm GTS 

FLOOR TOM LEGS: 12.7mm 

BATTER HEADS: Gretsch Permatone coated single-ply 

RESONANT HEADS: Gretsch Permatone clear single-ply 

BASS DRUM BATTER: Gretsch Permatone Powerstroke ® coated

USA CUSTOM 

GOLD GLASS 

CONFIGURATION: 

9” × 13” Tom 

16” × 16” Floor Tom 


18” × 24” Bass Drum 

8” × 14” Snare Drum 

USA CUSTOM 

The epitome of “That Great Gretsch ® Sound ”, the USA 

Custom series is hand-crafted every step of the way in 

our Ridgeland, SC (USA) workshop by our expert team of 

drumsmiths. USA Custom drums are made to order and are 

available in a wide range of sizes, colors and custom options. 

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USA CUSTOM 

GRETSCH ® ORANGE 

GLOSS LACQUER 


7” × 8” Tom 

8” × 10” Tom 

9” × 12” Tom 




6.5” × 14” Snare Drum 

USA CUSTOM 

SAVANNAH SUNSET 

DUCO WITH GOLD 

HARDWARE 


7” × 10” Tom 

8” × 12” Tom 



5” × 14” Snare Drum

Stefanie Eulinberg 

Kid Rock 

USA CUSTOM 

SATIN EBONY WITH 

BLACK HARDWARE 


8” × 10” Tom 

8” × 12” Tom 

10” × 13” Tom 




Gretsch ® drums give back 

what the drummer puts in. 

They immediately respond to 

the drummer’s touch with pure 

tone and resounding clarity. 

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Stanton Moore 

Galactic 

USA CUSTOM 

CHESTNUT DUCO 


8” × 12” Tom 



5.5” × 14” Snare Drum

Gretsch’s Quick Delivery 

(QD) program is a focused 

selection of popular 

configurations and colors 

with fast delivery. All drums 

are made to Gretsch ® USA 

Custom specifications. 

Vintage Champagne Sparkle 

USA CUSTOM (QD) 

PROGRAM 

QD-R643-STB 


9” × 13” Tom 



Shown with G4160SS 5x14 Solid 

Steel Snare 



FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF 

“QD” PROGRAM CONFIGURATIONS 

AND FINISHES, SEE PAGE 11 

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Vinnie Colaiuta 

Independent/Studio 

USA CUSTOM SIGNATURE SERIES 

VINNIE COLAIUTA DRUMS 


7” × 10” Tom 

8” × 12” Tom 





For complete list of available 

drums, visit: 

www.gretschdrums.com 

Vinnie Colaiuta Signature 

Series drums feature 

Gretsch ® formula maple 

shells with signature badges. 

The White Wash high gloss 

lacquer contrasts with the 

black electro-plated lugs, 

brackets and die-cast hoops.

Steve Ferrone 

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers 

USA CUSTOM SIGNATURE SERIES 

STEVE FERRONE DRUMS 


8” × 10” Tom 

8” × 12” Tom 





For complete list of available 

drums, visit: 


Steve Ferrone Signature 

Series drums use 6-ply 

Gretsch ® formula maple 

shells in vintage Cadillac 

Green finish. All drums 

include Steve’s signature USA 

badge. Bass drums feature 

matching hoops with gold 

sparkle inlay. 

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USA CUSTOM NITRON COVERED FINISHES 

Black Glass Black Sparkle Black Marine Blue Glass Blue Sparkle Champagne Sparkle 

Gold Glass Gold Sparkle Green Glass Green Sparkle Red Glass Red Sparkle 

Silver Glass Silver Sparkle Sky Blue Pearl Solid Black Solid White Tangerine Glass 

Tangerine Sparkle Turquoise Glass Turquoise Sparkle Twilight Glass White Marine Vintage Marine 

Vintage Oyster White Vintage Champagne 

Sparkle 

USA CUSTOM NITROCELLULOSE GLOSS FINISHES 

Antique Maple Azure Black Duco Blue Duco Burnt Orange Caribbean Blue 

Chestnut Duco Dark Walnut Ebony Gold Mist Gretsch Orange Jade Green 

Millennium Maple Piano Black Piano White Purple Rosewood Savannah Sunset Duco 

Silver Mist Solid Yellow Sun Amber Walnut 

USA CUSTOM NITROCELLULOSE CURLY GLOSS FINISHES 

Curly maple finishes have a figured curly maple outer ply and are available in all Nitrocellulose 

colors and finishes (gloss, satin, Harlequin). 

USA CUSTOM HARLEQUIN FINISHES 

Harlequin is a two-toned finish that combines Piano Black with any available Gretsch ® color. 

Available in any Nitrocellulose color and finish (gloss, satin, curly).

USA CUSTOM NITROCELLULOSE SATIN FINISHES 

Azure Blue Burnt Orange Classic Maple Dark Walnut Ebony Maple 

Purple Rosewood Sun Amber Tabasco Vintage Blond Walnut 

USA CUSTOM TOM SIZES 

diameter 

depth 

8” 10” 12” 13” 14” 15” 16” 

4.5” 5” 6” 6.5” 7” 12” 8” 

5” 6” 7” 8” 9” 13” 11” 

5.5” 6.5” 8” 9” 10” 15” 13” 

6” 7” 9” 10” 11” 14” 

7” 8” 10” 11” 12” 16” 

8” 9” 12” 13” 14” 

10” 

USA CUSTOM BASS DRUM SIZES 

diameter 

depth 

16” 18” 20” 22” 24” 26” 

14” 14” 14” 14” 14” 14” 

16” 16” 16” 16” 16” 

18” 18” 18” 18” 18” 

20” 20” 24” 

22” 

USA CUSTOM QUICK DELIVERY FINISHES 

Black Sparkle Sky Blue Pearl Vintage Champagne Satin Tabasco Satin Classic Maple Satin Walnut 

Sparkle 

USA CUSTOM QUICK DELIVERY SHELL PACKS 

Model Bass Toms Floor Toms Colors 

USA CUSTOM FLOOR TOM SIZES 

diameter 

depth 

13” 14” 15” 16” 18” 

13” 12” 15” 14” 16” 

14” 16” 18” 

USA CUSTOM DRUMS ARE AVAILABLE WITH CHROME, 

BLACK OR GOLD HARDWARE. 

QD-J483 14” × 18” 8” × 12” 14” × 14” See QD Finishes Above 

QD-R643 16” × 24” 8” × 12” 16” × 16” See QD Finishes Above 

QD-E824 18” × 22” 7” × 10”, 8” × 12” 14” × 14” See QD Finishes Above 

QD-E82416 18” × 22” 8” × 10”, 9” × 12” 14” × 16” See QD Finishes Above 



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Eddie Fisher 

OneRepublic 

NEW CLASSIC FEATURES 

SHELLS 

Proportionate maple shells increase 

in thickness with the size of the 

drum to produce rich, warm tones 

NEW CLASSIC SPECIFICATIONS 

LUGS 

Heavy die-cast tube lugs combine 

classic Gretsch ® design with modern 

functionality 

SHELL: Proportionate Gretsch maple formula 


FINISHES: Gloss and satin lacquer, Delmar wraps 



TOM SUSPENSION: Gretsch 12.7mm ITS 

FLOOR TOM LEGS: 12.7mm with chambered rubber tip 

BATTER HEADS: Evans ® coated G1 single-ply 

RESONANT HEADS: Evans clear G1 single-ply 

BASS DRUM BATTER: Evans EQ4 clear pre-muffled batter 

TOM MOUNTS 

Uniquely designed Integrated Tom 

Suspension (ITS) system securely 

holds toms with low-mass and lowprofile 

style 

NEW CLASSIC FINISHES 

Black Sparkle Lacquer Vintage Glass (VG) 

(BSL) 

HARDWARE 

Heavy-duty drum hardware includes 

12.7mm hinged tom and FT 

brackets with memory locks for ultra 

stability 

Ivory Marine Pearl (IMP) Satin Natural (SN) Ocean Sparkle Burst 

(OSB)

NEW CLASSIC 

OCEAN SPARKLE BURST 

NC-E824-OSB 

NC-6514S-OSB 

NC-1616F-OSB 

NEW CLASSIC 

Pro quality drums with a retro vibe and contemporary 

Gretsch ® sound. New Classic proportionate Gretsch maple 

formula shells increase in thickness as shell diameters 

increase to give a full, balanced tonality across the entire 

drum set. 


8” × 10”, 9” × 12” Toms 

14” × 14”, 16” × 16” Floor Toms 



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NEW CLASSIC SHELL PACKS 

Model Bass Toms Floor Toms Colors 

NC-S483 14” × 18” 8” × 12” 14” × 14” VG, SN, BSL, OSB, IMP 

NC-E824 18” × 22” 8” × 10”, 9” × 12” 14” × 14” VG, SN, BSL, OSB 

NC-F604 16” × 20” 8” × 10”, 9” × 12” 14” × 14” VG, SN, BSL, OSB 

TOMS 

Model Sizes Thickness # of Plys 

NC-0708T 7” × 8” 4.8 mm 6 Ply 

NC-0810T 8” × 10” 4.8 mm 6 Ply 

NC-0812T 8” × 12” 5.7 mm 6 Ply 

NC-0912T 9” × 12” 5.7 mm 6 Ply 

NC-1013T 10” × 13” 5.7 mm 6 Ply 

FLOOR TOMS 


NC-1414F 14” × 14” 6.6 mm 6 Ply 

NC-1616F 16” × 16” 7.5 mm 6 Ply 

NC-1618F 16” × 18” 7.5 mm 6 Ply 

BASS DRUMS 

NEW CLASSIC 

BLACK SPARKLE 

LACQUER 

NC-E824-BSL 

NC-6514S-BSL 


8” × 10” Tom 

9” × 12” Tom 





NC-1418B 14” × 18” 7.5 mm 6 Ply 

NC-1620B 16” × 20” 9.1 mm 8 Ply 

NC-1822B 18” × 22” 9.1 mm 8 Ply 

NC-2022B 20” × 22” 9.1 mm 8 Ply 

NC-1824B 18” × 24” 9.1 mm 8 Ply 

SNARE DRUMS 


NC-5514S 5.5” × 14” 12.5 mm 10 Ply 

NC-6514S 6.5” × 14” 12.5 mm 10 Ply

NEW CLASSIC 

VINTAGE GLASS 

NC-F604-VG 

NC-5514-VG 


8” × 10” Tom 

9” × 12” Tom 




NEW CLASSIC 

SATIN NATURAL 

NC-S483-SN 

NC-5514S-SN 


8” × 12” Tom 






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Ruby Sparkle Fade 

RENOWN ® MAPLE FEATURES 

SHELLS 

North American rock maple with 

30-degree bearing edges and Silver 

Sealer shell interiors 

RENOWN MAPLE SPECIFICATIONS 

SNARE SHELLS 

10-ply North American rock maple 

with 45-degree bearing edges 

SHELL: North American rock maple 


FINISHES: Gloss, satin and mixed sparkle lacquers 



TOM SUSPENSION: Gretsch ® 12.7mm GTS 

FLOOR TOM LEGS: 12.7mm with chambered rubber tip 

BATTER HEADS: Evans ® clear G2 double-ply 

RESONANT HEADS: Gretsch clear single-ply 

BASS DRUM BATTER: Evans EMAD clear pre-muffled batter 

BASS DRUMS 

Feature heavy die-cast claws with 

rubber pad inserts and telescopic, 

fold down spurs with retractable 

rubber spur tips 

RENOWN MAPLE FINISHES 

FLOOR TOM 

Chambered FT leg tips enhance 

tonal sustain 

Autumn Burst (AB) Cherry Burst (CB) Satin Black (SB) 

Ruby Sparkle Fade Cobalt Sparkle Fade 

(RSF) (CSF)

RENOWN MAPLE 

SATIN BLACK 

RN-E824-SB 

RN-1616F-SB 

RN-6514S-SB 

RENOWN ® 

MAPLE 

Whether you’re a touring pro or an advanced amateur, 

you’ll appreciate Renown Maple’s classic Gretsch ® features 

together with contemporary and powerful Gretsch tone. 

Sparkle lacquer finishes use mixed sparkle technology to 

create complex and dazzling depth. 


8” × 10”, 9” × 12” Toms 

14” × 14”, 16” × 16” Floor Toms 



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RENOWN MAPLE 

COBALT SPARKLE FADE 

RN-E824-CSF 

RN-6514S-CSF 


8” × 10” Tom 

9” × 12” Tom 






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RENOWN MAPLE SHELL PACKS 

Model Bass Toms Floor Toms Snare Colors 

RN-F604 16” × 20” 8” × 10”, 9” × 12” 14” × 14” N/A AB, CB, SB, RSF, CSF 

RN-R643 16” × 24” 9” × 13” 16” × 16” N/A AB, CB, SB, RSF, CSF 

RN-E824 18” × 22” 8” × 10”, 9” × 12” 14” × 14” N/A AB, CB, SB, RSF, CSF 

RN57-E825-MCB 18” × 22” 8” × 10”, 9” × 12” 16” × 16” 6.5” × 14” MCB 

TOMS 

Model Sizes Thickness Lugs 

RN-0708T 7” × 8” 6.2 mm 10 

RN-0710T 7” × 10” 6.2 mm 10 

RN-0812T 8” × 12” 6.2 mm 10 

RN-0913T 9” × 13” 6.2 mm 12 

FLOOR TOMS 


RN-1414F 14” × 14” 6.2 mm 16 

RN-1616F 16” × 16” 6.2 mm 16 

RN-1618F 16” × 18” 6.2 mm 20 

SNARE DRUMS 


RN-5514S 5.5” × 14” 8.6 mm 10 

RN-6514S 6.5” × 14” 8.6 mm 10 

BASS DRUMS 


RN-1418B 14” × 18” 7.4 mm 16 

RN-1420B 14” × 20” 7.4 mm 16 

RN-1622B 16” × 22” 7.4 mm 20 

RN-1822B 18” × 22” 7.4 mm 20 

RN-1624B 16” × 24” 7.4 mm 20

Inspired by the great 

American car companies of 

the 1950’s, this Renown ® 

Maple drum set in “Motor 

City Blue” features white 

panels set apart by chrome 

chevrons and embossed 

chrome Gretsch ® badges. 

RENOWN 57 

MOTOR CITY BLUE 

RN57-E825-MCB 


8” × 10” Tom 

9” × 12” Tom 




Matching throne included. 

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Creighton Barrett - Band 

of Horses 

HERE ARE SOME ARTISTS THAT SIMPLY LOVE 

THAT GREAT GRETSCH ® SOUND . 

Chris Cester - Jet 

Nathan Ellison - Never 

Shout Never 

Stan Frazier - Sugar Ray 

U.S. ARTISTS NOT PICTURED 

Rich Beddoe - Finger 

Eleven 

Jared Champion - Cage 

the Elephant 

Zac Farro - Paramore 

Greg Garman - Selena 

Gomez & The Scene 

Nicky Bomba - John 

Butler Trio 

Phil Collins - Solo Artist/ 

Genesis 

Mika Fineo - Filter 

Caitlin Kalafus - Kicking 

Daisies 

Rob Bourdon - Linkin 

Park 

Mike Byrne - Smashing 

Pumpkins 

M.Shawn “Clown” Crahan - 

Slipknot/Dirty Little Rabbits 

Paulinho Fonseca - 

Brazilian Artist 

Bryan Keeling - Shooter 

Jennings 

Joe LaBarbera - Joe 

LaBarbera Quintet 

Trent Anderson, Bang Tango • Alvino Bennett, Dave Mason • Sam Bey, The Parlor Mob • Raymond Boyd, Michael W. Smith • Ian Browne, Independent • Geoff Clapp, Independent • Brett Clark, SheDaisy 

• Caleb Crosby, Tyler Bryant • Daniel Davison, Underoath • David Derge, Independent • Dan Duggins, The Queen Killing Kings • Paul Eckberg, Whitney Dunkin • Jimmie Fadden, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band • 

Christian Finger, Christian Finger Band • Martin Flores, Joan Sebastian • Danny Frankel, k.d. Lang • Doug Frasure, Lane Turner • Johnny Friday, Natalie Cole • Ray Fryoux, Seventh Day Slumber • Jeremy 

Gagon, Heavenly States • Jack Gavin, Independent • Paul Goldberg, Independent • Paul Alexander Gonzales, Paulina Rubio • Justin Graves, A Life Once Lost • Dre Harris, Studio/Producer • Taylor 

Hawkins, Foo Fighters • David Huff, Independent/Producer • Makoto Izumitani, Independent • Derek Kerswill - Tangents • Dean Koba, Independent • Pat McDonald, Charlie Daniels Band • Jose Medeles, 

The Breeders • Francisco Mela, Independent • Mike Montgomery, iwrestledabearonce • Cameron Morris, Dommin • Oscar Musiate, Juan Gabriel •Didi Negron, Independent • Duane Norman, Crystal Gayle 

• Warren Oakes, Against Me • Matt Palermo, Ludo • Ryan Parrish, Darkest Hour • Tommy Perkinson, The Carter Twins • Debbi Peterson, The Bangles • Brian Pruitt, Independent • Wesley Pryor, Mark 

Chesnutt • Seth Rausch, Joe Nichols • Marshall Richardson, Jo Dee Messina • Tommy Rickard, Studio • Bart Robley - Sam Morrison Band • Rich Russo, Andrew W.K. • Scott Savage, Chris Rice • Dusty 

Saxton, Ember • Terry Silverlight, Independent • Zach Simms, Independent • Boomer Simpson, Crooked X • Joel Spencer, Independent • Gregg Stocki, Tracy Lawrence • Keio Stroud, Independent • 

Sammy J. Watson, Clandestine • Ken Weisbach, Flying Machines • Noel White, Independent • Nate Wood, Independent 

Photo Credit: Kristin Burns 

Karl Brazil - Robbie 

Williams 

Peter Carlsson - Carolina 

Liar 

Josh Day - Sara Bareilles 

Hannah Ford - Bellevue 

Suite

Jesse Labovitz - No 

Warning 

Slim Jim Phantom - Stray 

Cats 

Van Romaine - Enrique 

Iglesias/Steve Morse 

Cuca Teixeira - Brazilian 

Artist 

Tommy Wells - 

Independent/Studio 

Ryan MacMillan - 

Matchbox Twenty 

Chris Powell - Jamey 

Johnson 

Kyoichi Shiino - 

Independent (Japan) 

Billy Bob Thornton - 

The Boxmasters 

Brad Wilk - Rage Against 

the Machine/Audioslave 

INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS NOT PICTURED 

Tatsuya Nakamura - 

Losalios, Friction (Japan) 

Nick Price - Meg & Dia 

Ty Smith - Easton Corbin 

Northon Vanalli - 

Brazilian Artist 

Rick Woolstenhulme, Jr. - 

Lifehouse 

David Northrup - 

Independent 

Bill Rieflin - R.E.M. Forrest Robinson - 

Independent 

Bill Stewart - John 

Scofield/Pat Metheny 

Matt Walker - Morrissey 

Toll Yagami - Buck-Tick 

(Japan) 

Brad Pemberton - 

Ryan Adams 

Daren Taylor - Airborne 

Toxic Event 

Charlie Watts - 

The Rolling Stones 

Ryan Yerdon - Puddle of 

Mudd 

Beaver, D4 • Pierre Belleville, The Do (France) • Roger Biwandu, Independent • David Boutherre, Mademoiselle K • Philip Brooks, Independent (Aust) • Nicolas Bukowski, Independent • Franco Carrorio, 

Piero Pelu • Joe Clegg, Ellie Goulding • Yann Coste, No One is Innocent • Oscar D’Auria, Independent/Studio • Lucrezio de Seta, Independent (Italy) • Maurizio dei Lazzaretti, Independent • Lukas Doksanksy, 

Arakain • Orri Pall Dyrason, Sigur Ros • Philippe Entressangle, Cali • François Ernie, Stuck in the Sound • Davide Esposito, Independent • Darren Evans, Studio • Patrick Fa, Stefanie Heinzmann/ 

Studio • Sergio Hervol - Brazilian Artist • Davy Honnet, Independent • Dave Hyde, Futureheads • Clint Hyndman, Something For Kate • Hisashi Ichinose, Megane Wrench • Mai Imamura, Studio • David 

Imbrechts, Independent • Kuba Jablonski, Lady Pank • John Jenkins, Lily Allen • Phillip Jenkins, Kids in Glass Houses • Harry Judd, McFly • Masahiro Kajitani, Lillies and Remains • Kiri, Heidi • Clause 

Andre Larsen, Independent • Goro Masaki, The Soul Seekers • Paul Mason, The Bodyrockers • Tony Mason, Independent • Remio Masui, Paunch Wheel • Cameron McGlinchey, The Guilt Association 

• Francesco Mendolia, Elio Volpini • David Mette, Live/Studio • Radek Owczarz, Pilichowski Band • Robi Parolin, Radio Dogs • Sven Petri, Sasha • Jan Pluta, Kombii • Mauro Ramos, Independent • 

Syuuichiri Saito, Analogfish • Tatsuo Sakiyama, Japanese Artist • Masumi Sakurai, Moja • Ralph Salmins, Independent • Seixo, Pinky Piglets • Akiharu Senda, Studio • Kyiochi Shiino, Studio • Francois 

Soulier, Indochine • Maciek “Slimak” Starosta, Acid Drinkers • Martin Stoek, Pur • Christian Vander, Magma • Anaïs Vandevyvere, The Plastiscines • Paulo Vargas, Studio • Nicolas Viccaro, Etienne M 

Bappe • Damon Wilson, Ray Davies • Jarred Wrennel, Steriogram • Kyo Yoshizawa, Sekaiichi 

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Amber 

CATALINA ® MAPLE FEATURES 

SHELLS 

Maple shells with 30-degree bearing 

edges and natural interiors 

CATALINA MAPLE SPECIFICATIONS 

DRUM HEADS 

Gretsch ® by Evans ® coated batter 

and clear resonant heads 

SHELL: 7-ply Gretsch maple formula 

SHELL INTERIOR: Natural 

FINISHES: Gloss lacquer 


TOM/SNARE HOOPS: 2.3mm triple flanged 

TOM SUSPENSION: Gretsch 12.7mm with mini GTS 

FLOOR TOM LEGS: 10.5mm 

BATTER HEADS: Gretsch by Evans coated single-ply 

RESONANT HEADS: Gretsch by Evans clear single-ply 

BASS DRUM BATTER: Gretsch by Evans clear pre-muffled batter 

SNARE DRUMS 

Include Gretsch adjustable sidepull 

throw-off with drum key plate 

screws 

CATALINA MAPLE FINISHES 

Mocha Fade (MOF) 

TOM HOLDER 

Gretsch ball-socket tom holder 

provides flexible, multi-positioning 

with non-slip stability. 12.7mm 

tom arms with memory locks are 

included 

Cherry Gloss (CG) Amber (AMB) Transparent Ebony (TE) 

Dark Cherry Burst (DCB)

CATALINA MAPLE 

MOCHA FADE 

CATALINA ® 

MAPLE 

Great Gretsch ® sound, looks and quality. Designed for 

the serious drummer that requires reliability, Catalina 

Maple delivers classic Gretsch features and tone with an 

outstanding value. 

CMT-E825P-MOF CONFIGURATION: 

8” × 10”, 9” × 12” Toms (With free 7” × 8” Tom) 




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CATALINA ® MAPLE 

TRANSPARENT EBONY 

CMT-E825P-TE 


8” × 10” Tom 

9” × 12” Tom 




(With free 7” × 8” Tom) 

CATALINA MAPLE 

DARK CHERRY BURST 

CMT-E826P-DCB 

CONFIGURATION 

8” × 10” Tom 

9” × 12” Tom 





(With free 7” × 8” Tom)

CATALINA MAPLE SHELL PACKS 

Model Bass Toms Floor Toms Snare 

CMT-E825P 18” × 22” 8” × 10”, 9” × 12” (Free 7” × 8”) 16” × 16” 6” × 14” 

CMT-E826P 18” × 22” 8” × 10”, 9” × 12” (Free 7” × 8”) 14” × 14”, 16” × 16” 6” × 14” 

ADD-ON TOMS 


CMT-0708T 7” × 8” 7.2 mm 10 

CMT-0710T 7” × 10” 7.2 mm 10 

CMT-0810T 8” × 10” 7.2 mm 10 

CMT-0912T 9” × 12” 7.2 mm 10 

CMT-1013T 10” × 13” 7.2 mm 12 

ADD-ON FLOOR TOMS 


CMT-1414F 14” × 14” 7.2 mm 16 

CMT-1616F 16” × 16” 7.2 mm 16 

ADD-ON BASS DRUMS 


CMT-1620B 16” × 20” 7.2 mm 16 

CMT-1822B 18” × 22” 7.2 mm 16 

The Catalina Maple Shell Pack and Add-On Drums are available in Cherry 

Gloss (CG), Amber (AMB), Transparent Ebony (TE), Dark Cherry Burst (DCB) 

and Mocha Fade (MOF) Finishes 

Catalina ® Maple has gained a 

widespread reputation among 

experienced drummers for 

excellent performance and value. 



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Ebony Diamond Halogen Burst 

CATALINA ® BIRCH FEATURES 

SHELLS 

Birch shells have 30-degree edges 

and natural interiors 

CATALINA BIRCH FINISHES 

CATALINA BIRCH SHELL PACKS 

BASS DRUM HOOPS 

Wood Hoops feature natural interiors 

and matching inlays for wrapped 

finishes 

DIAMOND HALOGEN FINISHES 

Advanced sparkle finish radiates 

prismatic, multi-colored flakes in 

burst and fade colors 

Walnut Burst (WB) Cobalt Blue Burst (CBB) Satin Cherry (SC) Ebony Diamond Halogen Blue Diamond Halogen 

Burst (EDHB) Fade (BDHF) 


BR-S825 18” × 22” 8” × 12”, 9” × 13” 16” × 16” 6.5” × 14” EDHB, BDHF 

BRT-S825 18” × 22” 8” × 12”, 9” × 13” 16” × 16” 6.5” × 14” WB, CBB, SC 

BR-E8256 18” × 22” 8” × 10”, 9” × 12” 16” × 16” 5.5” × 14” EDHB, BDHF 

BRT-E8256 18” × 22” 8” × 12”, 9” × 12” 16” × 16” 5.5” × 14” WB, CBB, SC 

Visit gretschdrums.com for individual Catalina Birch sizes and specifications 

SPURS 

Heavy-duty fold-down telescopic 

spurs include retractable rubber tips

CATALINA BIRCH 

SATIN CHERRY 

CATALINA ® 

BIRCH 

Catalina Birch offers drummers another great Gretsch ® 

sound choice with explosive attack, low fundamental 

pitch and focused projection. Gretsch hardware provides 

contemporary functionality with classic appearance. 

BRT-E8256-SC CONFIGURATION: 

8” × 10”, 9” × 12” Toms 




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Copper Sparkle 

CATALINA ® CLUB FEATURES 

SHELLS 

Mahogany shells with 30-degree 

edges and natural interiors 

CATALINA CLUB FINISHES 

CATALINA CLUB SHELL PACKS 

SUSPENSION SYSTEM 

Low-mass GTS (Gretsch ® Tom 

Suspension) system provides 

maximum tonal sustain 

HEADS 

Gretsch by Evans ® coated batter and 

clear resonant 


CC-J484 14” × 18” 8” × 12” 14” × 14” 5” × 14” COS, WP, GBS 

CT-J484 14” × 18” 8” × 12” 14” × 14” 5” × 14” SN, WG, GN 

CT-R844T 18” × 24” 9” × 13” 16” × 16” 6.5” × 14” GE 

BASS DRUMS 

Feature pre-muffled BD heads for 

punchy tone. Club Jazz kits include 

BD risers to allow pedal beater to 

contact head in sweet spot 

Copper Sparkle (COS) White Marine (WP) Galaxy Black Sparkle Gloss Natural (GN) Gloss Ebony (GE) Satin Natural (SN) 

(GBS) 

Walnut Glaze (WG) 

Visit gretschdrums.com for individual Catalina Club sizes and specifications

CATALINA ® 

CLUB 

Traditional Gretsch ® features and mahogany shells produce a 

drumset with rich, warm, vintage sounds. Club Rock produces 

thunderous tones that cut through the mix. Club Jazz is the 

perfect choice for a small, portable and extremely versatile kit. 

CATALINA CLUB JAZZ 

GALAXY BLACK SPARKLE 

CC-J484-GBS CONFIGURATION: 

8” × 12” Tom 




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Mark Schulman 

P!NK 

SIGNATURE SNARE DRUM FEATURES 

VINNIE COLAIUTA 

New Millennium signature snares 

feature an 8-ply Gretsch ® shell with 

die-cast hoops 

VINNIE COLAIUTA 

STEVE FERRONE 

Metal snares have 1.0mm beaded 

brass shells finished in black nickel 

with gold hardware 

Model Head Size Depth Lugs 

V-05148W 14” 5” 8 

V-65142W 14” 6.5” 20 

V-05148N 14” 5” 8 

W = White, N = Natural 

MARK SCHULMAN 


S-0612-MS 12” 6” 6 

S-0613-MS 13” 6” 8 

STANTON MOORE 

Constructed out of a solid-ply 

birdseye maple shell with maple 

reinforcement hoops 

STEVE FERRONE 

STANTON MOORE 

MARK SCHULMAN 

Maple shells with bubinga inlay and 

42-strand snare wires 


SF-4514CG 14” 4.5” 8 

SF-0514CG 14” 5” 8 

SF-5514CG 14” 5.5” 10 

SF-6514CG 14” 6.5” 20 

SF-0814CG 14” 8” 10 

S-6514-SF 14” 6.5” 8 

CG = Cadillac Green 


S-45148DS 14” 4.5” 8

SIGNATURE SNARE DRUMS 

Gretsch ® Signature Snare drums reflect the spirit of the 

drummer after whom they are named. Each snare is designed 

to capture and express each artist’s unique playing style, from 

perfectly placed backbeats to intricate sticking patterns. 

SIGNATURE SNARE DRUMS 

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Gretsch ® USA Custom 

G-5000 Solid Wood snares 

are hand-crafted in the USA 

and represent some of the 

finest drums ever produced 

by Gretsch. Their pure, 

vibrant tones are balanced 

with warm, complex timbres. 

USA G-5000 SOLID WOOD SNARES 

SOLID MAPLE SNARE DRUMS 

Model Size Lugs Throw-Off 

G5-5514SSM 5” × 14” 10 Lightning 

G5-5514DSSM 5” × 14” 10 Dunnett 

G5-0613SSM 6” × 13” 6 Lightning 

G5-0613DSSM 6” × 13” 6 Dunnett 

SOLID WALNUT SNARE DRUMS 

Model Size Lugs Throw-Off 

G5-0713SSW 7” × 13” 6 Lightning 

G5-0713DSSW 7” × 13” 6 Dunnett 

G5-6514SSSW 6.5” × 14” 10 Lightning 

G5-6514DSSW 6.5” × 14” 10 Dunnett 



G5-5514SSM 

Single Ply Solid Maple Shell 

G5-6514SSW 

Single Ply Solid Walnut Shell

USA G-4000 METAL SNARES 

HAMMERED ANTIQUE COPPER 


G4160HC 14” 5” 8 

G4164HC 14” 6.5” 10 

G4168HC 13” 6” 6 

SOLID STEEL 

G4160HC 

Hammered Antique Copper Shell 

G4164SA 

Solid Aluminum Shell 

G4164 

Chrome Over Brass Shell 

HAMMERED CHROME OVER BRASS 


G4160HB 14” 5” 8 

G4164HB 14” 6.5” 10 

G4168HB 13” 6” 6 


G4160SS 14” 5” 8 

G4164SS 14” 6.5” 10 

G4164HB 

Hammered Chrome Over Brass Shell 

G4164PB 

Solid Phosphor Bronze Shell 

CHROME OVER BRASS 


G4160 14” 5” 8 

G4164 14” 6.5” 10 

G4168 13” 6” 6 

SOLID ALUMINUM 


G4160SA 14” 5” 8 

G4164SA 14” 6.5” 10 

G4168SA 13” 6” 6 

SOLID SPUN BRASS 


G4160SB 14” 5” 8 

G4164SB 14” 6.5” 10 

SOLID PHOSPHOR BRONZE 

G4160SB 

Solid Spun Brass Shell 


G4160PB 14” 5” 8 

G4164PB 14” 6.5” 10 

G4168PB 13” 6” 8 

G4164SS 

Solid Steel Shell 

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FULL RANGE SNARES 

The snare drum is the heart 

of a drummer’s kit. Our “Full 

Range snares” comprise a 

wide array of sizes, shells, 

specs and options, from 

basic to boutique. 

S-5514WH-MPL 

Contoured Wood Hoop 

CONTOURED WOOD HOOP 

Model Head Size Depth Lugs Colors 

S-5514WMH-SWN 

Contoured Wood / Metal Hoop 

S-5514WH 14” 5.5” 10 MPL, SWN, BLK 

S-6514WH 14” 6.5” 10 MPL, SWN, BLK 

CONTOURED WOOD / METAL HOOP 

Model Head Size Depth Lugs Colors 

S-5514WMH 14” 5.5” 10 MPL, SWN, BLK 

S-6514WMH 14” 6.5” 10 MPL, SWN, BLK 

ASH SIDE SNARE (OPPOSITE PAGE) 


S-0610-ASHT 10” 6” 6 

S-0612-ASHT 12” 6” 6 

S-6514WH-SWN 

Contoured Wood Hoop 

S-6514WMH-BLK 

Contoured Wood / Metal Hoop

S-6514-BRH 

6.5” × 14” Hammered Brass 

S-6514-MPLSE 

6.5” × 14” Maple (Satin Ebony Finish) 

CC-0514S-CRM 

5” × 14” Chrome Over Steel 

ROSEWOOD SNARES 9-ply rosewood shell 


S-5514-RW 14” 5.5” 10 

S-6514-RW 14” 6.5” 10 

S-0814-RW 14” 8” 20 

HAMMERED POLISHED BRASS SNARES 1.2mm shell 


S-0514-BRH 14” 5” 10 

S-6514-BRH 14” 6.5” 10 

S-0814-BRH 14” 8” 20 

MAPLE SNARES 10-ply maple shell 


S-0514-MPL 14” 5” 10 

S-6514-MPL 14” 6.5” 10 

S-0814-MPL 14” 8” 20 

S-0514-MPLSE 14” 5” 10 

S-6514-MPLSE 14” 6.5” 10 

S-0814-MPLSE 14” 8” 20 

S-0814-BSH 

8” × 14” Hammered Steel 

S-6514-RW 

6.5” × 14” Ply Rosewood 

S-0610T-ASHT 

6” × 10” Ash Side Snare 

S-0514-MPL 

5” × 14” Maple (Gloss Natural finish) 

S-6514GL-PBR 

6.5” × 14” Gretsch Legend Brass 



HAMMERED BLACK STEEL SNARES 1.2mm steel shell 


S-0514-BSH 14” 5” 10 

S-6514-BSH 14” 6.5” 10 

S-0814-BSH 14” 8” 20 

LEGEND BRASS SNARES 1.0mm beaded brass shell 


S-0612GL-PBR 12” 6” 6 

S-0613GL-PBR 13” 6” 8 

S-5514GL-PBR 14” 5.5” 8 

S-6514GL-PBR 14” 6.5” 16 

CHROME OVER STEEL SNARES 1.0mm steel shell 


CC-0512-CRM 12” 5” 6 

CC-0514-CRM 14” 5” 8 

CC-6514-CRM 14” 6.5” 8 

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MOUNTING HARDWARE 

GTH-SL 

Deluxe single 12.7mm 

Gretsch ® tom holder 

GR-TAWC 

Single 12.7mm tom arm 

with clamp 



GTH-DL 

Deluxe 12.7mm Gretsch 

double tom holder 

GS-VBDCH127 

Gretsch Vintage BD Cymbal 

Holder (for 9020 / 9025 

bracket) 

GBTH-SL 

Single 12.7mm Gretsch 

Tom Holder 

GS-VBDCH103 

Gretsch Vintage BD Cymbal 

Holder (for 4820 bracket) 

GT-STCR 


tom arm with clamp 

GT-STCL 


tom arm with clamp

HARDWARE & ACCESSORIES 

The best drums deserve the best hardware. From beginner 

to professional, Gibraltar ® offers hardware packs that 

complement every Gretsch ® drum set. Gibraltar is well known 

for its solid, durable hardware that is built to last. 

HEADS, BAGS & DRUM KEYS 

Genuine Gretsch accessories include Gretsch Permatone 

drum heads and assorted top-quality Gretsch bags, rugs 

and drum keys. 

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GIBRALTAR ® 9601PK 

HARDWARE PACK 

The 9601PK hardware pack includes (2pc) 9609-BT 

Brake Tilter boom stands, 9610-BT Brake Tilter straight 

cymbal stand, 9607ML-DP hi-hat stand and 9606 Ultra 

Adjust snare stand. 

FEATURES 

› Moveable leg hi-hat stand 

› “Ultra Adjust” snare stand 

› “Brake” style tilter cymbal stands 

GIBRALTAR 8601PK 

HARDWARE PACK 

The 8601PK hardware pack includes the 8609 Brake 

tilter boom stand, 8610 Brake tilter straight cymbal 

stand, 8607 hi-hat stand and 8606 snare stand. 

FEATURES 

› Flat base low profile designed stands 

› Adjustable snare stand basket 

› “Brake” style tilter cymbal stands 


HARDWARE PACK 

The 6601PK hardware pack includes the 6609 

hideaway boom stand, 6610 straight cymbal stand, 

6607 hi-hat stand, 6606 snare stand, and SC-MCSA4 

cymbal stacker. 

FEATURES 

› Double chain-drive Avenger pedal 

› Moveable leg base hi-hat stand 


› Hideaway boom cymbal stand

GIBRALTAR ® JZ1PK 

HARDWARE PACK 

The JZ1PK hardware pack includes JZ109 hideaway 

boom stand, JZ110 straight cymbal stand, JZ107 

hi-hat stand and JZ106 snare stand. 

FEATURES 

› Lightweight yet sturdy single-braced legs 


› Hideaway boom cymbal stand 


HARDWARE PACK 



5607 hi-hat stand, 5606 snare stand, 5611 chaindrive 

single pedal and SC-MCSA4 4” cymbal stacker. 

FEATURES 

› Single chain-drive Prowler single pedal 




› 5600DBPK includes same hardware as 

above but 5611 replaced with 5611DB chain-drive 

double pedal. (shown as inset) 


HARDWARE PACK 



4607 hi-hat stand, 4606 snare stand, and 4611 

chaindrive single pedal. 

FEATURES 

› Single chain-drive single pedal 

› Double-braced stands 



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THE ULTIMATE SOUNDING DRUMS ARE MADE ONE-AT-A-TIME USING TECHNIQUES 

THAT HAVEN’T CHANGED MUCH FOR 50 YEARS. THESE ARE THE STANDARDS 

AGAINST WHICH ALL OTHERS ARE MEASURED. 

Photo Credit: 

Robert Downs Photography 

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Robert Downs Photography

“THAT GREAT GRETSCH ® 

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Gretsch Drums, KMC Music 


KPC-108 2011 

Photographic reproduction of colors 

may vary from actual product. Prices 

and specifications subject to change 

without notice. 

© 2011 KMC Music, Inc. Gretsch®, Renown®, Catalina® and That Great 

Gretsch Sound are trademarks of Fred W. Gretsch Enterprises, Ltd. 

and used herein under license. All rights reserved. Other trademarks are 

property of their respective owners.

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