Gretsch Catalina Maple

zephead19 · #1 05-01-2009, 03:47 AM

I just ordered a catalina maple in cherry red!! I can't wait until it comes in. Just thought you guys might be able to help me through the painful waiting process.
P.S when it does come in I will be sure to post pics

KIT ON POST 80!!!

dom · #2 05-01-2009, 03:52 AM

I have an amber one and love it. It is my second kit, but the first one I have worked and payed for. I love it to say the least. You can get through the waiting process. Just don't get addicted to checking the tracking number. I did and it only made it worse.

GRUNTERSDAD · #3 05-01-2009, 03:54 AM

From whom did you order it and what was the lead time??

zephead19 · #4 05-01-2009, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by dom

I have an amber one and love it. It is my second kit, but the first one I have worked and payed for. I love it to say the least. You can get through the waiting process. Just don't get addicted to checking the tracking number. I did and it only made it worse.

Haha i did that for my last one and it definitely did make it worse. Glad to hear you like the kit though

zephead19 · #5 05-01-2009, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by GRUNTERSDAD

From whom did you order it and what was the lead time??

Musicians Friend and it should be around a week or so

GRUNTERSDAD · #6 05-01-2009, 04:00 AM

Very good. A week isn't bad. I figure only 3 or 4 sleepless nights. You'll be fine. congrats on the new tubs.

zephead19 · #7 05-01-2009, 04:02 AM

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Very good. A week isn't bad. I figure only 3 or 4 sleepless nights. You'll be fine. congrats on the new tubs.

Thank you alot for the kind words. I know I am going to love the new drums. At least the sleepless nights are the weekend so I can sleep in in the morning ;)

pearlygates · #8 05-01-2009, 05:01 AM

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I know I am going to love the new drums.

Man are you EVER!

I love my Gretsch kits!

Drumsword · #9 05-01-2009, 12:32 PM

I have the same kit, Is the best sounding kit I've ever owned. We reocrded with it last year and the engineer spent 5 minutes getting it tweaked on the sound board as opposed to 45 minutes with the studio set. They sing quite nicely.

zephead19 · #10 05-01-2009, 01:17 PM

Wow it seeems like everyday I hear someone else who loves these kits! Thanks for the kind words guys

stillgroovin · #11 05-01-2009, 04:29 PM

You're gonna love this kit bro. Talking from experience.

JoseZ · #12 05-01-2009, 04:29 PM

I have one in Studio sizes (amber)! Great kit...

It should cost double the price...

Congratz!

zephead19 · #13 05-01-2009, 09:13 PM

Thanks guys it is assuring to know I made a good buy!

drumr0 · #14 05-01-2009, 09:28 PM

I don't own one, but I recommended a Catalina for a fellow who was new to the drums. I helped him assemble and tune his new drums, and even with the stock heads I was pleasantly surprised how good they sound and easy they were to tune. I had them tuned up in no time. I spent just about as much time tuning whole kit versus my 10" tom on my DW's. I haven't heard one of these kits with aftermarket heads, but I'm sure they sound better than with the stock heads.

You made a wise purchase. I would own one of these in a heartbeat if I ever needed another kit.

zephead19 · #15 05-02-2009, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by drumr0

I don't own one, but I recommended a Catalina for a fellow who was new to the drums. I helped him assemble and tune his new drums, and even with the stock heads I was pleasantly surprised how good they sound and easy they were to tune. I had them tuned up in no time. I spent just about as much time tuning whole kit versus my 10" tom on my DW's. I haven't heard one of these kits with aftermarket heads, but I'm sure they sound better than with the stock heads.

You made a wise purchase. I would own one of these in a heartbeat if I ever needed another kit.

Thanks, that it tunes up quickly solves most of the problems I had with my old kit not being able to tune almost at all! Thanks for the helpful words.

pearlygates · #16 05-02-2009, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by zephead19

Thanks guys it is assuring to know I made a good buy!

That you did!

Make sure to post up pix of your cherry lacquer kit..!

zephead19 · #17 05-02-2009, 04:50 PM

Thanks Yamahammer! I will definitely post pics when they come in and I get them all set up. The cherry red should look pretty cool. I also cant wait until they come out with that 8" tom more publicly with it on the website if you know what I mean. Thanks again!

pearlygates · #18 05-03-2009, 01:34 AM

^^^I started a thread a few weeks ago titled Catalina maple owners rejoice. Gretsch has a PN for the 8" tom. It's official!

Drumrunner · #19 05-03-2009, 02:30 AM

That new black color is really sweet too. I saw it on the renowns first but it looked better on the catalina due to the black hardware.

GRUNTERSDAD · #20 05-03-2009, 02:53 AM

I was just looking at the 2009 catalog, where did you see black Renowns??

pearlygates · #21 05-03-2009, 04:00 AM

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I was just looking at the 2009 catalog, where did you see black Renowns??

I have not seen the black Renowns.....???

Drumrunner · #22 05-03-2009, 04:52 PM

GC in west palm beach has a set right now. They aren't set up just piled in the corner but sweet looking. I didn't ask but maybe they are one of those GC "exclusive colors". I really hope not.

zephead19 · #23 05-03-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Yamahammer

^^^I started a thread a few weeks ago titled Catalina maple owners rejoice. Gretsch has a PN for the 8" tom. It's official!

Sweet! I cant wait to order one (if I can get the money) when my set gets in...

eddiehimself · #24 05-03-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Drumrunner

GC in west palm beach has a set right now. They aren't set up just piled in the corner but sweet looking. I didn't ask but maybe they are one of those GC "exclusive colors". I really hope not.

Yeah let's hope not. I mean just because they have the biggest guitar store in the world in SF i think, what's so good about them that they should have their own colours on EVERYTHING?

zephead19 · #25 05-03-2009, 04:59 PM

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Yeah let's hope not. I mean just because they have the biggest guitar store in the world in SF i think, what's so good about them that they should have their own colours on EVERYTHING?

Not much is good about them in my opinion. I have got badly ripped off by them in the past
By the way everybody I just received word that now my set is on backorder until May 10th!

Drumrunner · #26 05-03-2009, 05:06 PM

I found a pic:

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Gretsch-....gc?buildkit=1

pearlygates · #27 05-03-2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Drumrunner

I found a pic:

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Gretsch-....gc?buildkit=1

Very cool!..I think I still like the looks of the Catalina Maple black on black better.

GRUNTERSDAD · #28 05-03-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Drumrunner

I found a pic:

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Gretsch-....gc?buildkit=1

Thanks for that. Very interesting.

zephead19 · #29 05-04-2009, 01:24 AM

That ebony finish looks really cool especially on the Cat Maples. When I was shopping for mine the only reason I did not get the ebony finish was because it was $100 more.

GRUNTERSDAD · #30 05-04-2009, 01:40 AM

Trust me you'll be lovin' the Red Cherry

zephead19 · #31 05-05-2009, 02:39 AM

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Trust me you'll be lovin' the Red Cherry

Good I'm glad that it is good looking. Without being able to see it in person I was torn between the amber and cherry. I decided on the cherry and it is good to know I made a good choice.

pearlygates · #32 05-05-2009, 02:47 AM

Here's the finish you passed on..

I REALLY miss this kit!

GRUNTERSDAD · #33 05-05-2009, 03:43 AM

Zep check this thread for your finish.

http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=35457

pearlygates · #34 05-05-2009, 03:50 AM

Side note here..I have seen the Cherry finish up close and personal and It is equally as beautiful! Great choice!!

zephead19 · #35 05-05-2009, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by GRUNTERSDAD

Zep check this thread for your finish.

http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=35457

Thanks for that link GD it looks really beautiful (the finish) as do all the great Gretsch sets in that thread

zephead19 · #36 05-05-2009, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Yamahammer

Side note here..I have seen the Cherry finish up close and personal and It is equally as beautiful! Great choice!!

Phew I am glad it looks just as good. I was getting nervous that it wouldnt becuase that amber looks tremendous. Thanks for your input Yamahammer!

klopee · #37 05-05-2009, 04:59 AM

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Can someone explain to me the PRO's to having the ride stand upside down like this?

GRUNTERSDAD · #38 05-05-2009, 05:46 AM

Stylin' and Profilin" thats all.

Drumsword · #39 05-05-2009, 12:01 PM

Yeah, It's just cool looking. Although I find I had less control over my ride when I did it, temded to move more, Maybe my lugs weren't tight enuff.

pearlygates · #40 05-05-2009, 02:07 PM

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Stylin' and Profilin" thats all.

Well, in part I suppose, although I saw it as a way to hover my ride lower and flatter more than "Stylin' and Profilin'".

Check out Mike Mangini's set up. I think all of his boom arms are inverted.