Gretsch ‘Brooklyn’ 5-piece Drums Shell Set in Vintage Cream Oyster Nitron finish!

Rooted in classic Gretsch design, the Brooklyn Series delivers vintage Gretsch tones that are full, punchy, warm and unmistakably Gretsch. These classic tones are modified by the 6-ply North American maple/poplar shells and "302" hoops. Innovative specs drive a new Gretsch tonal characteristic that is slightly more open and ambient. Brooklyn drums sound like classic Gretsch drums, but speak with their own sonic personality.

This 5-piece shell set includes a 18”x22” bass drum, 7”x10” and 8”x12” toms, a 14”x16” floor tom and a typically great 5-1/2”x14” matching snare drum.

Tom mounts ARE NOT INCLUDED with this drum set so that you can choose among several options. The toms would most typically be mounted to adjacent cymbal stands on each side of the bass drum. The Gibraltar GSCSLLRMX Large 12.7mm Single L-Rod Mount w/Clamp is recommended for this. However, a combination of the Gibraltar GSC4425G Standard Grabber 2-Hole Multi Clamp and the GSCBCLRLX Ball Clam Style L-Rod 12.7mm Tom Arm will provide greater placement range and adjustability. These recommended items can be found in the “Things You Will Need” column.

All Brooklyn drums feature 6-ply North American maple/poplar shells. Toms are .220" thick and the bass drums shells are .310" thick, slightly thicker than standard USA Custom shells. All shells have the proprietary Gretsch 30-degree bearing edge. Shell interiors are finished with the classic Gretsch Silver Sealer. Each shell comes with a distinctive Brooklyn internal shell label that contains drum shell model number and serial number.

Brooklyn toms and snares come fitted on batter and resonant side with the new Gretsch "302" hoop. At 3mm thick and double-flanged, it is reminiscent of hoops used by Gretsch up until the mid 1950s. The 302 hoop has the same height profile as the classic Gretsch die-cast hoop to provide a playing experience that feels the same as traditional Gretsch USA Custom drums. All other drum hardware components - lugs, claws, brackets, spurs, etc - are the same that is used on Gretsch USA Custom.

We are featuring this GRETSCH ‘Brooklyn’ 5-piece drum set in the durable and beautifully timeless Vintage Cream Oyster Nitron finish. The GRETSCH Nitron finish is a wrap that protects the wood shell, resonates beautifully and looks fantastic. Other finishes, both Nitron and Satin Lacquers can be special ordered. Please call a drums expert at 1-800-4-SAMASH for more information.

This is a SHELL SET, drums ONLY, and does not come with drum set hardware stands, pedals or cymbals. If you are interested in this drum set but also need hardware and/or cymbals, please see our list of “Things You Will Need” for some good recommendations or continue to browse SAM ASH DIRECT!

GRETSCH and Brooklyn!

Gretsch drums were born in Brooklyn, New York in 1883. They were proudly crafted in the vibrant city for the better part of the 20th Century. Brooklyn and Gretsch share an inseparable history that is part of American music history and folklore. It is a shared legacy that cannot be duplicated. Today, Brooklyn represents a renaissance community that vibrates with contemporary artistic expression, youthful innovation and passionate musical commitment. Gretsch Brooklyn series celebrates the rejuvenated Brooklyn city passion and spirit and expands on its distinctive shared American experience.

Get your GRETSCH ‘Brooklyn’ 5-piece Drums Shell Set from Sam Ash Direct today, with fast, free shipping at the guaranteed lowest price. Sam Ash Direct gives you the security of more than 87 years of experience, 24/7 customer support and the Sam Ash Direct 45/60 day return / price protection policy. You cannot go wrong!