Is there a Birch model from Grestch?

[Andy Borghi]

Hi all... I am about to change my old Mapex Venus ( I love her, but it is time to move on)
and I really like the sound of birch drums, such as many Yamaha and Mapex Mbirch....
I would like to know if Grestch has got any model wich could be compared to Mapex Mbirch, I could not find any.
What about Sonor? or other birch drums?
THANKS!!!!!

[Muse FTW]

I don't know of any Grestch models that are made of birch, but I have heard that Sonor Birch kits are amazing. They are completely custom made (assuming you get the SQ2, although I believe that they may have another model that incorporates birch, but don't quote me) but are REALLY expensive.

You get what you paid for in quality though!

[Matematika]

gretsch had one and only birch model that they discontinued... it was catalina birch... here is a link... http://www.gretschdrums.com/?fa=discontinued&sid=587

also sonor birch model is sonor 2005/2007 and are not REALLY expensive... cheers

[trkdrmr]

What about catalina ash?

Ash (and beech) wood sounds like a blend of maple and birch qualities.

[king fail]

gretsch had one and only birch model that they discontinued... it was catalina birch... here is a link... http://www.gretschdrums.com/?fa=discontinued&sid=587

also sonor birch model is sonor 2005/2007 and are not REALLY expensive... cheers

2007 is their MID RANGE birch kit......

Check out the S-classix series. After SQ2s and Hilites, they are the best sounding drums I have ever heard.

[Andy Borghi]

Thank you everyone, a lot of information.
I will check around to see if some of the mentioned models are available here in Argentina.
Thanks!