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Gretsch Drums Catalina Club CT1-J404 4-piece Shell Pack with Snare Drum - Satin Walnut Glaze

4-piece Mahogany Drum Kit with 14" x 20" Bass Drum, 8" x 12" Rack Tom, 14" x 14" Floor Tom, and 5.5" x 14" Snare Drum - Satin Walnut Glaze
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Awesome Vintage-flavored Mahogany Kit

Gretsch Drums' Catalina Club 4-piece drum kit is a cool throwback. Featuring punchy mahogany shells and retro drum sizes and finish, this classic kit gives you an open-sounding 14"-deep bass drum that's perfect for just about any style of music. The rack and floor toms serve up "period-correct" vibe, in a satisfyingly balanced blend with the kick and snare drum. These drums are finished in a gorgeous vintage-y finish, for a crisp, distinctive look that'll look stunning onstage. So if you're looking for value in a unique kit that looks, sounds, and plays great, you've found it: Gretsch Drums' Catalina Club 4-piece!

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club 4-piece Drum Kit at a Glance:
  • Mahogany shells give you excellent low-end punch
  • Shallow bass drum depth heightens expressiveness and puts you in firmer control
  • Be part of Gretsch's legacy in American music
Mahogany shells give you excellent low-end punch

The drums of Gretsch's Catalina Club 4-piece Drum Kit sport mahogany shells, so here's a handy Sweetwater refresher course on drum shell tonewoods: Of the "big three" - mahogany, maple, and birch, mahogany is the softest. Softer woods produce more bottom end, while the harder ones (birch, for example) emphasize higher-pitched tones. If you like lots of satisfying, organic low-end punch in your drum sound, the Catalina Club 4-piece Drum Kit is for you. It's a versatile kit, as well - perfect across a broad range of music styles.

Shallow bass drum depth heightens expressiveness and puts you in firmer control

The Gretsch Drums Catalina Club 4-piece Drum Kit includes a 14" x 20" bass drum. If you're accustomed to playing kick drums with a depth of 16", 18", or even 20", you've been moving a lot of air - some would say needlessly. If you're going for a punchy, contemporary kick sound, you'll find the 14" x 20" size relatively effortless to work with - particularly if you've got padding and a mic in there. The final ingredient in this sonic alchemy is the kick's mahogany shell - which gives you robust bottom end. With less air to move, you can be more fleet-footed and expressive with your kick drum. And expressiveness is what music's all about, right?

Be part of Gretsch's legacy in American music

The Catalina Club 4-piece Drum Kit is a proud part of Gretsch's legacy in American music. Everyone knows Gretsch electric guitars and drums, but did you know that got their start in 1883 as a banjo company? It wasn't long before Gretsch was making mandolins, ukuleles, and eventually flat-top guitars, contributing to the very roots of American music. So when you play a Gretsch instrument, you're playing more than a great axe, you're playing a piece of American music history.

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club 4-piece Drum Kit Features:
  • Gretsch-formula 7-ply mahogany shells deliver warmth and punch
  • Catalina Club Round Badge
  • Bearing Edge: 30-degree
  • Tom/snare hoops: 1.6mm triple-flanged hoops
  • Bass drum hoops: matching lacquer or inlay
  • Gretsch low-profile GTS tom suspension system
  • Gretsch low-profile tom and FT leg brackets
  • Gretsch single tom holder with cymbal mount and 12.7mm L-Arms
  • Gretsch "T-Wing Nut/Bolt"
  • Gretsch bass drum mount plate with "G" memory lock
  • Chrome hardware; Remo drum heads
Go retro with Gretsch Drums' Catalina Club Drum Kit!

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Tech Specs

  • Finish: Satin Walnut Glaze
  • Configuration: Shell Pack with Snare
  • Number of Drums: 4
  • Snare (Depth x Diameter): 5.5" x 14"
  • Mounted Toms (Depth x Diameter): 8" x 12"
  • Floor Toms (Depth x Diameter): 14" x 14"
  • Bass Drums (Depth x Diameter): 14" x 20"
  • Shell Material: Mahogany
  • Manufacturer Part Number: CT1-J404-SWG

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Gretsch Catalina

I will say I was a bit unsure if the 20'bass would be enough but it sure was.
My fellow bandmates noticed a solid vibe immediately.

The kit is light weight and easy to transport. Extremely happy with the overall tone and look of the set.

Thanks again to Patrick Weaver for his input on making this purchase.
Rated 5/5

Big sound for a small kit

This kit did not disappoint. For jazz the stock ambassadors r great. But for my needs I put on coated Emperors which gave me a warmer sound. These mahogany 7 ply shells kick it. Love these drums!
Music background: Drummer
Rated 5/5

This 4pc set ROCKS !

Adam Ceasar in sales was very helpful, I purchased this kit ( in another color) and it sounded awesome right out of the box, ( only needed slight personal tuning) it is going to be really nice for when I play on the smaller club stages. Nick V. has some nice videos showing the different kits....nice touch ! Thanks Sweetwater !
Rated 4.5/5

Great Gretsch sound on a budget

First thing: Billy G. and the Sweetwater team are the best in the business. You won't find better service anywhere else. Now for the drums…this is my second Catalina Club shell pack. I bought my first one in 2009 and it served me well for years. This new Cat Club is definitely an improvement. The 14x20 bass drum is perfect, even with the cheap stock heads. The 12" and 14" toms sing. They can be tuned lower, but in my opinion, sound best tuned higher in the bebop range. The 14" snare is very simple but it a cool way. I think ultimately, the kit would be better with a 13" snare to balance the higher tuning of the toms. Some of the hardware feels a little cheap so only time will tell how it holds up. Overall, this is a great kit for the price. I personally prefer the sound of mahogany, so I would pick this over a maple kit twice the price.
Design: 5/5
Build quality: 4/5
Looks: 4/5
Sound: 5/5
Price: 5/5
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