Brooklyn, New York and Gretsch Drums share an inseparable legacy that is reflected in the Gretsch Brooklyn Series. Gretsch Brooklyn produces a sound that is immediately recognizable, yet distinctively reinvented.
In 1883, the Gretsch Musical Instrument Company opened its doors as a small retail store in Brooklyn, New York. 135 years later, the storied brand’s proprietorship is firmly in the hands of the Gretsch family.
In 1883, the Gretsch Musical Instrument Company opened its doors as a small retail store in Brooklyn, New York. 135 years later, the storied brand’s proprietorship is firmly in the hands of the Gretsch family.
When Mike Johnston contacted Gretsch about developing a new snare drum concept, he was very specific about what he wanted it to accomplish. It needed to be extremely versatile in every way.
We’ve taken a 1.2mm steel shell and added large hammering to it to focus the tone and give a slightly dryer overall attack. This not only adds to the overall sound but also gives these drums a stunning visual appeal.
The newly designed 2016 Gretsch Renown is one of the most versatile drum sets ever made with new size configurations to suite the musical needs for any musical genre.
Ebony Ambassador heads are medium-weight heads made with a single ply 10 mil Mylar film to produce an open, warm and resonant sound with plenty of attack. Ebony Ambassador heads are known as the standard of the industry for front.
Made in Ridgeland, South Carolina, Gretsch USA Brooklyn Metal Chrome Steel Snare Drums feature 302 hoops that are similar in sound to die-cast, but lighter and more flexible for a more resonant shell and a better feel under the hands.
