In addition to great guitars and basses, Gretsch also makes high quality industry ready drum kits. Gretsch drum kits and components are crafted in the USA under strict supervision of the Gretsch technicians. You can buy Gretsch drums either as a complete pre-made set, or you can piece together a custom set based on what components you need.Gretsch drums come in a wide variety of colors. They have everything from black sparkle nitron, champagne sparkle nitron, and dark walnut gloss lacquer, to millennium maple gloss, satin burst orange, and rosewood gloss lacquer. Each of their individual drum components, e.g. snares, tom toms, bass drums, etc. come in a wide variety of sizes so that you can create a completely customized sound.
Gretsch has also come out with their Signature Series of drum kits. They currently have a Vinnie Colaiuta Signature Gretsch drum set that is created to the exact specifications of this drumming legend. All of the drum components are crafted from maple shells that are finished in a white wash high lacquer. All of the lugs, brackets, and the die-cast hoops are coated in a pristine matte black.
It is no surprise that Gretsch drums are considered some of the best. The Gretsch family has been in the music business for four generations, and much of their success has been founded on their unique "Gretsch" sound. They continue to make a high quality product that is available in a range of prices to suit just about any drum budget. You can find Gretsch drums at authorized Gretsch dealers throughout the country. Some of the better dealers also carry both used Gretsch drum kits as well as classic vintage Gretsch drum kits.