Gretsch BRTE8256 Catalina Birch 5-Piece Drum Shell Kit

The birch body and responsive Gretsch design produce a precise and tonally rich sound, perfect for professional or personal use.

Overall User Ratings (based on 5 ratings)
  • Overall:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Sound:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Features:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Ease of Use:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Quality:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Value:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Manufacturer Support:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • The Wow Factor:
    5 out of 5 stars
Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Submitted April 7, 2016 by Jim O in Glendale, AZ

"Beautiful sounding set"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This may well be the best sounding set I've ever heard for the money or otherwise. I tune drums professionally and I have tuned and heard some pretty impressive sounding sets like DW Collectors series, Ludwig Legacy's, Pearl Masterworks, etc. and I would easily rank the sound I get from my Catalina Birch set right up there with any of those costing 3 to 4 times as much. A better than great value!

Musical Background:

I have been playing drums for 37 years, performing for 36 years and teaching them for 31 years.

Musical Style:

Swing Jazz, Rock, Country, Pop, and Blues for openers.
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Submitted January 12, 2013 by Steve Nelson in Melville, NY

"Gretsch Catalina Birch"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Awesome drums for the money! Beautiful looks, Great sound! I love these drums!

Musical Background:

I have been in numerous bands for about 15 years, now I am just bangin' the drums alone, and very much enjoying myself

Musical Style:

hardcore was always #1 with the bands, very big on the Norwegian Black metal now
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