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Gretsch Drums Catalina Club CT1-J484 4-piece Shell Pack with Snare Drum - Satin Antique Fade

4-piece Mahogany Drum Kit with 18" Bass Drum, 12" Rack Tom, 14" Floor Tom, and 14" Snare Drum - Satin Antique Fade
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Awesome Vintage-flavored Mahogany Kit

Gretsch Drums' Catalina Club 4-piece drum kit is a cool throwback. Featuring punchy mahogany shells and retro drum sizes and finish, this classic kit gives you an open-sounding 14"-deep bass drum that's perfect for just about any style of music. The rack and floor toms serve up "period-correct" vibe, in a satisfyingly balanced blend with the kick and snare drum. These drums stand out with a gorgeous vintage-y finish, for a crisp, distinctive look that's stunning onstage. So if you're looking for value in a unique kit that looks, sounds, and plays great, you've found it: Gretsch Drums' Catalina Club 4-piece!

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club 4-piece Drum Kit at a Glance:
  • Mahogany shells give you excellent low-end punch
  • Shallow bass drum depth heightens expressiveness and puts you in firmer control
  • Be part of Gretsch's legacy in American music
Mahogany shells give you excellent low-end punch

The drums of Gretsch's Catalina Club 4-piece Drum Kit sport mahogany shells. So here's a handy Sweetwater refresher course on drum shell tonewoods: of the "big three" - mahogany, maple, and birch - mahogany is the softest. Softer woods produce more bottom end, while the harder ones (birch, for example) emphasize higher-pitched tones. If you like lots of satisfying, organic low-end punch in your drum sound, the Catalina Club 4-piece Drum Kit is for you. It's a versatile kit, as well - perfect across a broad range of music styles.

Shallow bass drum depth heightens expressiveness and puts you in firmer control

The Gretsch Drums Catalina Club 4-piece Drum Kit includes a 14" x 18" bass drum. If you're accustomed to playing kick drums with a depth of 16", 18", or even 20", you've been moving a lot of air - some would say needlessly. If you're going for a punchy, contemporary kick sound, you'll find the 14" x 18" size relatively effortless to work with - particularly if you've got padding and a mic in there. The final ingredient in this sonic alchemy is the kick's mahogany shell - which gives you robust bottom end. With less air to move, you can be more fleet-footed and expressive with your kick drum. And expressiveness is what music's all about, right?

Be part of Gretsch's legacy in American music

The Catalina Club 4-piece Drum Kit is a proud part of Gretsch's legacy in American music. Everyone knows Gretsch electric guitars and drums, but did you know that they got their start in 1883 as a banjo company? It wasn't long before Gretsch was making mandolins, ukuleles, and eventually flat-top guitars, contributing to the very roots of American music. So when you play a Gretsch instrument, you're playing more than a great axe, you're playing a piece of American music history.

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club 4-piece Drum Kit Features:
  • Gretsch-formula 7-ply mahogany shells deliver warmth and punch
  • Catalina Club round badge
  • Bearing edge: 30 degrees
  • Tom/snare hoops: 1.6mm triple-flanged hoops
  • Bass drum hoops: matching lacquer or inlay
  • Gretsch low-profile GTS tom suspension system
  • Gretsch low-profile tom and FT leg brackets
  • Gretsch single-tom holder with cymbal mount and 12.7mm L-Arms
  • Gretsch "T-Wing Nut/Bolt"
  • Gretsch bass drum mount plate with "G" memory lock
  • Chrome hardware, Remo drumheads
Go retro with Gretsch Drums' Catalina Club Drum Kit!

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Tech Specs

  • Finish: Satin Antique Fade
  • Configuration: Shell Pack with Snare
  • Number of Drums: 4
  • Snare (Depth x Diameter): 5" x 14"
  • Mounted Toms (Depth x Diameter): 8" x 12"
  • Floor Toms (Depth x Diameter): 14" x 14"
  • Bass Drums (Depth x Diameter): 14" x 18"
  • Shell Material: Mahogany
  • Manufacturer Part Number: CT1-J484-SAF

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Rated 5/5

Gretsch Catalina Kit

This is an awesome drum kit for the price. I mostly play Contemporary Christian music with a little bit of classic rock. I needed something small enough for practice at home, but not too small. I really like that this kit still has a decent sized floor tom with the bass drum only being an 18". If you're looking for a home practice kit or a worship kit, I would highly recommend it.
Music background: Plays bass, drums, and electric guitar in church
Rated 5/5

Great kit, great price

This is my second kit. My other kit a Tama Starclassic Maple that I special ordered to my specs. Being that this is an off the shelf set, I didn't know what to expect. Sweetwater shipped everything quickly as usual. The Catalina Jazz kit I received has a great satin finish and quality components. The hardware is very good at this price point. The stock heads are great and I hope to find the exact same replacement in the future because they just sing. I recommend this to everyone looking for an alternative kit that is small in size, but big on sound. I was skeptical getting and 18" kick, but this thing is so focused and just thumps. Can't wait to take it to my next gig.
Rated 5/5

Love this kit !

I own a few drum sets by different manufactures. All are vintage and in various sizes for the types of gigs I play. I wanted a 18" bass drum and this package I must admit has got to be one of the best investments I have made. The quality is incredible. I love the warm rich tones that come from these drums. I will be using them in small rooms... The Satin Antique fade is a great color.... the badge on the drums and the mount are really well made. For the money I am really impressed. It was also my first purchase from Sweetwater and the staff is AWESOME ! Thanks Brandon !
Music background: drummer
Rated 4/5

Solid kit, but be careful on the drum heads

The kit sounds and feels amazing to play on. The heads that came with the kit were pretty decent Remo Embassador Coated heads, but my snare drum head popped after 2 days of playing on it. I was using Erskine ride sticks on the kit for playing jazz and the batter head just burst. The tension rods weren't even that tight on the snare (and they were also really hard to tighten even when lubricated). Regardless, the drums sound amazing, but just remember to be careful if you're wanting to leave the drumheads it came with on the kit. Always keep spare heads.
Music background: Music Educator/Performer/Composer
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