Re: Gretsch Purewood Renown BUBINGA 6pc - New Kit - 1st Post - Tell me what you think
First, I'd like to say thank you to all you who have commented so far. It's really encouraging to have some positive feedback - especially from fellow drummers. DrummerWorld has been super cool so for. Now, time to answer these questions.
Your kit is ridiculous. I love the finish and the config, and that snare...wow. What kinds of cymbals and snares did you have to sell along with your catalinas to get this bad boy setup? Either way I think you made a good move and you have yourself a kit many of us dream about. How do you like the hybrids? What about the ride in particular? Cheers, keep em comin
I had a 7x13" Pork Pie Lil Squealer, 13" Pork Pie Maple, and a 14" Catalina Birch snare that I sold or traded in. I am currently employing the Warlord Masai and have a Ludwig Acrolite on the side.
The Hybrids have been great so far. I heard they are easy to break, but so far, they seem super durable. I actually bought the 17" off of eBay (it's the Namm 2009 Zildjian Model!).
The 20" ride is the BEST ride I have ever played. It's just tingy enough to cut through any type of heavy song, but dark enough to play with jazz. The crash on the 20" ride is probably my favorite part though. I highly recommend it.
That's one hell of a trade, can I see a picture of the before?
Thank you! This is the only picture I could find of my old kit (so far). In actuality, it was a trade plus an arm and a leg.
How does it sound??
What other tonewood does it most resemble in sound??
Did Gretsch equip the kit with Evans heads like my Purewood mahogany
G2/G1 Emad kick..?
I agree with the YouTube videos on this one. Bubinga has both the attack and warmth of say a Birch or Maple kit. Personally, I tune my drums on the low end (with the exception of my snare), and it really booms. They are some of the nicest sounding and looking drums I've ever experienced.
The stock heads are all Evans. I just put some Aquarians on the toms and a Remo Pinstripe Ebony on the snare.
Thanks again! Keep the comments coming!