Apr 20, 2022 · The Gretsch are really good drums, but they're still a mid-level kit whereas the Ludwig is a pro-level kit. So, if re-sale is ever an issue, you will get more money for the Ludwig.

I don't know about anyone else but I think Gretsch should go back to using the stop sign badge on their kits once and for all. I hate the round badge. But...

Feb 14, 2021 · Gretsch only produced one line of drums until the late 1990s when they brought out the first Broadcasters and the USA Maple series. Even those drums were still using the same Jasper …

Apr 19, 2011 · ive read that gretsch didnt flange the bottom of the grommet on the bass drum so the badge sometimes came loose.was there a specific time period that determined grommet choice? …

Jun 14, 2016 · Ludwig, Sonor, Gretsch, Rogers. The mounted toms rang like a bell. My current sets have suspension mounts, and I can't tell one damn bit of difference from my old vintage sets. Click to …

Aug 7, 2014 · The blue, red and black Motor City Renown kits have come and gone. They were offered in 18-12-14 and 22-10-12-16 configurations, both with 6.5x14 snares in 2012. It seems people either …

Jan 10, 2019 · No matter which drummer historically endorsed which brand, there’s that legend that, behind closed doors, Gretsch drums figured into many song recordings as a favorite of producers. …

Jul 1, 2020 · Gretsch uses a lot of double-talk but if it says "Maple" that's only the outer and maybe the inner ply. The rest is luan. The giveaway is that with Reknowns they are specific saying "all" or 100% …

Apr 19, 2011 · I wanted to provide a progress update on the Gretsch Serial Number Dating Guide and make one more push for information from owners of vintage Gretsch drums. Back in 2006, member …

Gretsch only made one kind of drums at that time and the various names were for outfits made up of particular sizes of those drums. I don't have my catalogs handy but if memory serves the …