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Gretsch Brooklyn Drum Set Tested!
We check out Gretsch's Brooklyn Drum Set, a high-end set of drums reminiscent of an era that will please any Gretsch purist at heart.

We check out Gretsch's Brooklyn Drum Set, a high-end set of drums reminiscent of an era that will please any Gretsch purist at heart.
This year marks the 130th anniversary of Gretsch Drums, and the company filled its booth with a host of commemorative snare drums and cool retro kits.
We trace the events that led Gretsch to pioneer the groundbreaking Progressive Jazz kit, distinguished by small shell sizes and classic round badges.
We think the magic number for a complete drum kit with hardware is $1,000 or less. Here are a five kits under under a grand we handpicked for you.
Gretsch launched several new snare drums at PASIC 2012, including two Retro-Luxe models that were reminiscent of the company’s Renown 57 drum kits.
Charlie Benante tells us about his first drum set, which he received at the age of five. And no, it wasn’t a double-bass setup with power toms.
Gretsch proves that its thirst for new drum sounds is a boon for all drummers with the new Renown Purewood Limited Series In American Hickory kit.
Gretsch has developed an 8-piece double-bass kit in its value-priced Energy series, which is perfect for heavy rockers on a budget.
Not every gig demands a double-bass rig. If you need a jobbing set for relatively quiet gigs, you might want to give the Catalina Club a test run.
Step into the Gretsch drum factory in Ridgeland, South Carolina and your eyes are tricked into thinking it’s something bigger than it actually is.
