NickLetwin
New Member
Hi,
I'm thinking of buying the Gretsch Renown in 18/14/12 sizes. I originally was looking at the Catalina Clubs, but thought I'd look for something a step up in quality that I wouldn't feel like upgrading in a few years. Anyone have any experience with Renowns for jazz/small combo playing? I play jazz and some other classics with a quintet around town, and need something that will sound good for live performances and as an all-around practice/live/recording kit - again, mostly for jazz, but a bit of other styles. It goes for $1549, I just want to confirm that the renowns will be good for a bebop sound, and that I shouldn't be looking elsewhere for a bop kit in this price range.
Thanks.
I'm thinking of buying the Gretsch Renown in 18/14/12 sizes. I originally was looking at the Catalina Clubs, but thought I'd look for something a step up in quality that I wouldn't feel like upgrading in a few years. Anyone have any experience with Renowns for jazz/small combo playing? I play jazz and some other classics with a quintet around town, and need something that will sound good for live performances and as an all-around practice/live/recording kit - again, mostly for jazz, but a bit of other styles. It goes for $1549, I just want to confirm that the renowns will be good for a bebop sound, and that I shouldn't be looking elsewhere for a bop kit in this price range.
Thanks.