Gretsch USA Maple versus Renown Maple

razor_usmc · Newbie Alert Joined: 24 Sep 2004 Posts: 4

Anone have any info on USA Maple vs. Renown Maple?

I read Gretsch's website and found that the renown shells are from Asia and the hardware is not as heavy duty. Is there more to it than this? Is there a serious sound difference to warrant the significant increase in cost? In short, is the difference small enough that I should put my extra money in cymballs and stuff and get a renown and swallow my pride that I didn't get a USA maple set, or is there a big enough difference that I will kick myself for not waiting a while longer and saving my dough for the set that "could've been"? Thanks in advance for your time and answers folks.

Razor
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rusty · Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2004 9:41 pm Post subject:

I say get the USA maples. At least you know you're getting real Gretsch drums.
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Drummin_Dan · Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2004 12:25 pm Post subject:

I have Maple Renowns Razz

. The maple plies are thicker, I believe, on the USA Maple. They also have the satin finish on the drums. You'd have to play both types to really notice a huge difference. I have the older series of Renown, before they started manufacturing 5 lug rack toms. I'd personally go for a USA Maple though. There are more options for ordering with them.