« Gretsch Renown Maple »

I bought my Gretsch Renown Maple 6-piece set(12",13",16" toms, 5.5x14" snare, 18x22" kick drum)with Gibraltar rack/hardware at a local music store for $2000. I went into the store looking to purchase a set but not knowing exactly what I wanted. After playing all the sets I decided that out of all of them the Gretsch had the best sound to it. The drums had the best tones and seemed to be very well constructed. Recently I also purchased another 10" tom from another store for around $100.

I have been using this set for the past year and a half and there is nothing regarding this drumset that I am unsatisfied with. Out of all the drumsets I have played on, this one always sounds amazing. The toms, when tuned right, have the sweetest tone and the kick drum sounds like thunder everytime it is hit.

Honestly, there is nothing that I do not like about this drumset.

Every aspect of this drumset is extremely durable. I have never had a problem with anything regarding the drums or the hardware. Also, the color (deep red) is amazing.

Overall, buying this set was the best decision I ever made. Eveything about it has made playing the drums a much more enjoyable experience.

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