Gretsch USA Customs

caleb3221 · Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2005 6:32 pm Post subject: Gretsch USA Customs

Well, I got a set of these, and they are officially my favorite drums ever. Played them side by side with DWs, Sonor Designers, Starclassics, Yamaha Maple Customs, and none could compare to the sound in my ears. So, I ordered a set of my own, 7 peice, Rosewood Gloss Lacquer, they are amazingly beatutiful in both sound and appearance.
Pics(right out of the box, some awkward positions):
http://photobucket.com/albums/v287/killerllamamman/gretsch/

bytor · Admin Joined: 12 Aug 2003 Posts: 5248 Location: Kansas

I've never been a huge fan of red, but that is a fantastic set of drums. What are the tom sizes? 8, 10, 12, 14, 16? What about the bass drum?

Cragar · Little Hamster Joined: 31 Mar 2005 Posts: 78

Sweet kit!...and I see you use a classic Ludwig supraphonic snare too.

caleb3221 · Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 5:42 pm Post subject:

Yes, 8 10 12 14 16 toms, 14 snares(both of them), 20 bass. Yes, old ludwig snare, from around 65 or so. I have the whole kit actually, pics of that can be found http://photobucket.com/albums/v287/killerllamamman/

I am absolutley in love with both sets, don't think I could ask for a better drum collection :p

bytor · Admin Joined: 12 Aug 2003 Posts: 5248 Location: Kansas

Those are both awesome setups. I love the sizes on your Gretsch kit. How deep is the bass drum? Do you like how it sounds?