Gretsch CAS825 Catalina Birch 5-Piece Drum Shell Kit

Does not include cymbals, cymbal stands, or snare stand.

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    • 70 people rate: 8 out of 10

The Gretsch Catalina Maple series has been designed for the player who is looking for quality features without the high price. With the warm tone of the thin Maple shells, UV gloss finishes, and pro tom holders the Catalina Maple offers the looks and features of a pro kit without breaking your bank. In addition, for 2007 all Catalina Maple Euro shell packs will include a free matching 16 in. x 16 in. floor tom. Learn More...

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49 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

3 People wrote reviews

* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

"A great set for the price"

Feature:
when i recieved it had all the accesories equiped with Gibraltar equipment. The foot pedal is my favorite!

Quality:
Its made great, it beats any other set i have had and it alwaysgives back a great response.

Value:
Um, i guess, it probably depends on what you think a drumset should be like.

Desirability:
It is shiny!haha, it is very colorful and has that sharp "glass" over the paint on the set

Sound:
This set is mainly for jazz and light rock drummers. It has a great response and easily sets up! You could mek this set better by making the eguipment more manuverable

Ease of Use:
Its alright for slow snare fills but the toms can be hard to do fast fills on with triples and quads.

Support:
I have never had to cpontact the company,WHY? because this product is so good and sturdy there is nop need.

Overall:
I think i would keep it till it falls of the stage, i like its sound and it is perfect

Submitted: 2/26/2006

Style of Music: classic rock,jazz

* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"Why I love my gretsch kit."

Feature:
came with mounts, very good mounts not ratcheted for more options, hanging floor tom is cool.

Quality:
made very well , travels well, bulky but worth it, factor heads kind of suck and dont do the kit justice but that is to be expected.

Value:
easily the best , I've matched it up head to head with kits that cost two and three times as much , my gretsch keeps up in everyway,

Desirability:
well set up , looks good , nice finish

Sound:
powerfull bass drum, one of the best, snare is decent but an upgrade would be nice,

Support:
N/A

Overall:
very satisfied with the kit , vastly exceeds expectations , very durable yet doesn't play "bulky"

Submitted: 2/9/2006

Style of Music: mainly post hardcore, but have been involved in funk, alternative and raggae bands

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About This Product!
Description
Gretsch's first Birch wood drum set, Catalina Birch kits will change what you have come to expect in a semi-pro kit. Gretsch outfits the all-new Catalina Birch kits with a host with top quality features commonly only found on kits at twice the price. Catalina Birch is not just another mid-range kit. It's the new standard in mid-range kits. Features include 6 ply 100% All Birch Shells, UV High Gloss wood grain finishes, Gretsch GTS Suspension systems on all mounted toms, low mass die cast lugs, pre-muffled bass drum heads and more. Shown with cymbals and hardware (not included).

This new series raises the bar in the mid-range box kit price point with a host of features including a 100% all birch shell, UV gloss wood-grain finishes, GTS Suspension systems for all mounted toms, an independently adjustable double tom holder, heavy duty telescopic spurs, matching wood bass hoops, Die Cast low-mass lugs and a wood snare.

Technical Info

9 x 12 in. Tom w/GTS

10 x 13 in. Tom w/GTS

16 x 16 in. Floor w/Legs

5 x 14 in. 8-Lug Snare

18 x 22 in. Bass

Double Tom Holder
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