Some new gear at home : Gretsch 57
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Tamaefx
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Hello, I was tempted too when they came out - more the black and white one.
So in the trunk of the car I put a full set of Motor City '57 22 10 12 16 14x6,5, brand new heads (though not the one I would have chosen) - Tom arm. A complete set of Sabian XS20, some sabian / zildjian splashes, a shit load of Tama Roadpro hardware, an iron cobra pedal, plus some accessories.
Ah and the limited edition seat, that matches the finish
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All that stuff for less than the price of a four piece kit Renown naked !
So in the trunk of the car I put a full set of Motor City '57 22 10 12 16 14x6,5, brand new heads (though not the one I would have chosen) - Tom arm. A complete set of Sabian XS20, some sabian / zildjian splashes, a shit load of Tama Roadpro hardware, an iron cobra pedal, plus some accessories.
Ah and the limited edition seat, that matches the finish
.All that stuff for less than the price of a four piece kit Renown
naked !
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Tamaefx
Silver Member
Here it is, as good as new. Build quality is excellent. all the drums are rather heavy - as heavy as my Signia. Even the tom arm is bulky and heavy.
The finish is beautiful in person.
I'm still in the cleaning process, I'm looking forward to play those babies.
First time with silver sealer - I must say ------ I love it !
I thought the shell were thin on the Renown, but they seem pretty standard.
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Love it. I too wanted the 57 Chevy blue model, but couldn't get enough for my Renown to afford the new one. Have fun.
Steady Freddy
Pioneer Member
I always liked those 57s. great look!!!! The red and white really pops!
Tamaefx
Silver Member
So I finished cleaning the Gretsch, I tried it with the head I'm used to.
Emad on BD, Ambassador coated on snare and clear G1 on toms.
Pretty satisfied with the snare and the bass, but the toms are too bright, a lot of attack. I put a moon gel on each, and then they're too dead. I will try with pinstripes the drum came with.
The bass isn't as good as my Signia, a bit drier, but really great though. The snare is a killer : easy to dial in, nice harmonics, the toms, I really need to experiment, but I think coated G2 would be the right answer (I don't have in stock).
Emad on BD, Ambassador coated on snare and clear G1 on toms.
Pretty satisfied with the snare and the bass, but the toms are too bright, a lot of attack. I put a moon gel on each, and then they're too dead. I will try with pinstripes the drum came with.
The bass isn't as good as my Signia, a bit drier, but really great though. The snare is a killer : easy to dial in, nice harmonics, the toms, I really need to experiment, but I think coated G2 would be the right answer (I don't have in stock).
Try half of a moon gel. Just cut one in half. Try coated on the toms as well.
Tamaefx
Silver Member
What do you have on your toms Gruntersdad ?
wildbill
Platinum Member
NAMM 2020 would be a good time for a re-issue.
Sort of hard to look at those.
I could have had a new set for a blowout price, if I wouldn't have just bought a couple kits,
been overloaded with drums, and have no place to put them.
Oh well - you win some, you lose some. Congrats on a fine and unconventional looking kit.
Sort of hard to look at those.
I could have had a new set for a blowout price, if I wouldn't have just bought a couple kits,
been overloaded with drums, and have no place to put them.
Oh well - you win some, you lose some. Congrats on a fine and unconventional looking kit.
Tamaefx
Silver Member
I stored the Signia for the moment - I can't have two playable kits in my room. I must must say, the Renown is definitely growing on me. The sound is mellower and longer than the Premier. It's a pleasure to play ; I generally don't like much the 10" toms, the Premier is lower but drier than the 10" of the Renown, and the Renown is a joy to strike with a long sustain, a nice ring. The BD isn't equipped with the same skin as the Signia, it's an Emad, it's drier, and it's sounds good too.
I changed the straps of the snare drum, for string, it's then a tad more sensitive, and the sound of this snare is really something I dig. The Renown is less aggressive, ballsy, with a nice ring yet controllable. I should get rid of the plastic washers also.
I first didn't plan to keep this kit, but now, I must say, it's a well made kit, with a beautiful sound, warm and rich with a perfect snare drum.
I changed the straps of the snare drum, for string, it's then a tad more sensitive, and the sound of this snare is really something I dig. The Renown is less aggressive, ballsy, with a nice ring yet controllable. I should get rid of the plastic washers also.
I first didn't plan to keep this kit, but now, I must say, it's a well made kit, with a beautiful sound, warm and rich with a perfect snare drum.
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Push pull stroke
Platinum Member
The kit looks just beautiful.
NouveauCliche
Senior Member
I had a 6 piece set of 57s in the blue - it was one of the best kits I owned and selling it was a huge mistake.
You'll love it!!
