Following the war, Gretsch resumes instrument production. Phil Grant, master percussionist and innovator, joins Gretsch.
Gretsch and Louis Bellson team up to introduce first production double bass drum kit. Fred Gretsch, Sr. Gretsch stops instrument production to assist in war efforts. Bill Gretsch becomes president. Gretsch enters an historic partnership with master drummer and inventor Billy Gladstone. The Gretsch-Gladstone drum line is introduced. Gretsch introduces the original Broadkaster series, which eventually grows into one of the world's most revered drum sets of all-time.
Friedrich Gretsch, 27, who emigrated from Germany at 16, opens a small music shop in Brooklyn, N. Each badge is unique and in its own way has become a classic over time. The inner seams are treated with putty before the shells head off to the woodshop.
The motor has been dated as a model. When I first started here I started on this machine, so we have a bit of a relationship you could say. We definitely have an understanding. All of the Gretsch USA Custom stains are applied by hand, usually by Junana Nunec pictured , a decade-long veteran and jack-of-all-trades. As Nunec applies the wash coat she looks for any imperfections that would require the shell to head back to the woodshop for more sanding.
Some drum companies want a super-consistent look from drum to drum. With staining complete, a coat of vinyl sealer is applied to the shell to provide a barrier between the stain and lacquer. After another round of light sanding, the shell moves on to lacquer application. Gretsch uses a nitrocellulose lacquer rather than the more conventional polyurethane.
But with nitrocellulose the drum sound will mellow over time. Rather than taint the purity of the lacquer with additives to regulate the drying process in varying states of humidity, Gretsch simply heats the nitrocellulose to degrees.
Gary I pretty much like all drums Gretsch being the drums of my choice since I recieved an email reply from Gretsch today..
Our drums are not made by Mapex. Gretsch renown, New classic and Catalina are made to Gretsch specifications, in our own factories overseas. Though many of the specs are the same for each series drum, there are differences that make the two uniquely distinctive. The Gretsch maple shell is the same formula we have been using for over 50 years. Each step of the shell finishing process is done by hand by highly-skilled drum-making artisans.
Bearing edges, sanding, drilling, lacquering or wrap are all completed one drum at a time. The result is a drum that is carefully hand finished and defines "That Great Gretsch Sound. They are also carefully built to our specifications. Though the shells for each series are maple, their exact formulas are slightly different. In addition Renown series drums use automated machinery in much of the finish process.
This process is carefully scrutinized every step of the way, quality control is excellent, but they do not go through the rigorous finishing process that we apply to the USA Custom series. The hoops, lugs, tom holders, etc used by each series are very similar though there is a difference between the bass drum claw hooks. Specs are an indicator of any drum's quality and tonal identity, but they only part of the picture. We encourage you to visit your local Gretsch dealer to compare a USA Custom and Renown kit side by side to hear the true tonal characteristics of each series.
We feel each drum series is an excellent choice for any discriminating drummer. Again thank you for your inquiry, we value you as a thoughtful, perspective customer and drummer in our community. Caso cerrado! Farmed maple versus old growth maple.
That would probably be the difference. Old growth is denser. Our legendary Gretsch formula 6-ply shell is the cornerstone of our legendary sound. If that's changed, it's not been for long. It was a big deal when Jasper folded.
When Jasper stopped making them, Gretsch was without a shell. Keller made them to Gretsch specs, and from everything I've read There was talk of Keller putting gumwood in them, but I never saw any confirmation of that. Prior to that, they used Jasper.
Maybe they made their own way the hell back But at least since the 50's, it's been Jasper. Then Keller. All the other stuff comes out of China or something similar.
Oh, I forgot another company that builds shells in the US. Built in Texas. They started building their own when Jasper went out. They were one of the few that used Jasper shells along with Gretsch. It's why older Fibes kits [on up until '03 or '04] are very desirable.
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