Gretsch Catalina Maple 6-Piece Shell Pack with 8 Tom Tom, Satin Deep Cherry Burst

The Gretsch Catalina Maple series offers a range of innovative and sleek hardware designs, each component meticulously crafted for functionality, performance, and style. The resulting Gretsch drum set not only sounds great but also features an ergonomically improved and contemporary design aesthetic.

The mounting hardware includes a round "gas cap" bass drum mount plate, an ultra-low-profile GTS mounting system, reduced-mass tom mount brackets, and new single and double tom holders. The tom holders feature a post hole for a 7/8" cymbal tube post (not included). The ball/socket 12.7 mm L-arms provide positioning freedom and a secure hold for stability. Gretsch T-Wing screws and bolts are used on all fittings, providing a drummer-friendly feel, and rubber isolators have been added to the die-cast bass drum claws to help preserve the bass drum hoops' appearance. To complete the balanced design, a new black/gold Catalina Maple round badge is included on all drums.

The Gretsch Catalina Maple series boasts numerous features that have made the Catalina Maple series a popular choice among drummers. The shell is a 7-ply Gretsch-formula maple shell with 30-degree bearing edges and natural shell interiors. Bass drums include telescopic bass drum spurs matching maple wood bass drum hoops. Toms and snares feature 2.3 mm triple-flanged hoops. All drums are fitted with Remo drum heads, including coated batters and clear resonant on toms/snare and a clear bass drum batter head with a muffle ring. The white Gretsch bass drum logo head includes a muffle ring.

The new lacquer finishes include Satin Deep Cherry Burst and Walnut Glaze, along with new wrap finishes Aqua Sparkle and Black Bronze Sparkle. The kit configuration includes an 18x22" bass drum, 7x10", 8x12", and 14x14" rack toms, a 16x16" floor tom, and a 6x14" snare drum. Additionally, a free 7x8" rack tom is included.

In summary, the Gretsch Catalina Maple series offers a visually appealing and functionally superior drum set, with its 7-ply maple shells, Remo drumheads, triple-flanged hoops, and innovative hardware design, all contributing to an enhanced playing experience for drummers.

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