GRETSCH??? JAZZ KIT...

[4AD3008]

Howdo. I've just started looking around for a new kit (I currently have a Premier APK, and am looking to upgrade with a good quality 'jazz' kit).

I really like the look of this kit, and was hoping someone might be able to tell me what it is?

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/25/37036887_1805145a7b.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/229/518811482_be14ca87a7.jpg

Hope someone can shed some light (drummer pictured is Todd Trainer from Shellac)?

[Porker69]

That would be a Ludwig. It looks to be from the sixties.

[kung_f00]

Well, I'm pretty sure that's a ludwig, based on the badges and the lugs. Gretsches badges are either stop-signs or circles, and their lugs have a smaller profile. (ooh, i got beat to it! thaaanks, porker.)

Despite what some may say.. the Gretsch Catalina Club Jazz kit, despite having mahogany shells, is a damn good kit with the right heads. It might be worth looking at if you're trying to spend less than $1000. If you want to go over $1000, the ballpark is a little more open as far as kits in jazz sizes.

[Michael G]

Howdo. I've just started looking around for a new kit (I currently have a Premiere APK, and am looking to upgrade with a good quality jazz kit).

I really like the look of this kit, and was hoping someone might be able to tell me what it is?



Hope someone can shed some light (the drummer pictured is Todd Trainer from Shellac)?

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There is no specific kit to look for. Any kit can be a jazz kit, not just one with like an 18" bass drum (Infact, most jazz drummers use 22").

Any kit could be a good quality jazz kit, don't just look for one with jazz in the name, or has a small bass drum just because it has the jazz stereotype.

What is your budget? Are you looking for a top of the line kit?

[4AD3008]

Cheers for the quick response. I've had a look at the Gretsch Catalina Jazz kit online, but I'm up for spending up to $1,500 (£1,000?) I guess, so can probably go beyond that kit bugdet wise. Problem I've found, being a novice when it comes to drum kits, there are so many to look at, it's hard to know where to start.

[Michael G]

1500 can get you a nice kit, but if you save up to somewhere in the 2000-3000 range, you can get a reallly nice top of the line kit.

Since you liked that set, check out Ludwig's fab 4 Silver Sparkle, really classy.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=perc/product/images/page=1/base_pid=446322

If you don't want to save up, you can get a Pro M Mapex, which I believe are the best of the midline kits

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/perc/navigation?N=100001+13&Ntk=All&Ntt=mapex&Nty=1&page=1

[Terry Branam]

Dude, if you want a nice bebop kit in the 1500 price range check out the Gretsch New Classic line. These are amazing drums. They also can be pre configured with the classic bop sizes. 18x14, 12x8, 14x14. If I had that kind of bread right now to throw at a "jazz" kit, there is no way I would do that fab four kit. The Gretsch wins in all categories for me.

Dig it: http://www.gretschdrums.com/?fa=series&sub=kits&sid=537&mid=2066#


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[byebyepanda]

http://www.gretschdrums.com/pics/models/NCS483_IMP_lg.jpg

The Gretsch jazz kit DOES look pretty nice!
I especially like how its a virgin BD

[GRUNTERSDAD]

That kit there is absolutely classic. Retro all the way.

[benadrian]

I know this is a really late reply, but...

That kit is a lLudwig Classic kit.

From http://www.drumsetplayer.com/

12" 14", 20" 1965 Ludwig Silver Sparkle with the bearing edges re-cut on the 12" and 14" toms with old style R.I.M.S. Mounts. Original spurs on the 20" kick.

13" Black Beauty Snare

Ben Adrian