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New Gretsch 'Brooklyn' Series

devoted2gretsch

12,875 posts (5 today)
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24 January 2012

Gretsch has just released a new drum series for 2012 NAMM. They're called Brooklyn, and they're a six-play maple and poplar hybrid shell. Normal USA hardware, but with flanged hoops instead of cast. Could be a cool vintage sounding drum, and they've got some great vintage wrap finishes as well (I think the red is my favourite!). Member since at least October 2005!
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atimke

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25 January 2012

The concept sounds similar to the Pearl Pure series, except that the shell composition doesn't vary with the size of the drum ... or does it?

Updated on 1/25/2012 5:51:33 AM

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Menalaus

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26 January 2012

Where does it sit price wise in their options? blank
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devoted2gretsch

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26 January 2012

Seems to be about the same price range as the New Classics. Less than the USA Custom by a fair bit, but a little more than the Renowns. Member since at least October 2005!
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servantrek

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26 January 2012

I could live with the silver color Billy Member since Feb. 15 2008 A Jester,unemployed,is nobodies Fool And the Lord said "LET THERE BE DRUMMERS..." and all the creatures big and small started tapping their feet. Hezikiah 13.2
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gclin

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2 February 2012

Gretsch without dicast hoops? Seems wrong. Gene
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drummer5359

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3 February 2012

They are pretty cool. They seem like Gretsch's version of Ludwig Legacys.

The red finish is eye popping to this old fart.

-Mike - Member since January 6, 2007

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devoted2gretsch

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3 February 2012

It does seem wrong, but according to the product lit, those were the way Gretsch hoops looked until sometime in the 50s. I'm curious to hear them. Member since at least October 2005!
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drummer5359

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3 February 2012

I am too, I have not seen them anywhere locally as of yet.

On other (admittedly less serious) Gretsch news, they now are making the two tone "Renown 57" kits in two additional colors.

The red would be fun for an oldies act...

http://www.gretschdrums.com/?fa=drums&sid=674

(They are avalible in bebop sizes now too...)

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servantrek

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3 February 2012

I'd like to see coral and black Billy Member since Feb. 15 2008 A Jester,unemployed,is nobodies Fool And the Lord said "LET THERE BE DRUMMERS..." and all the creatures big and small started tapping their feet. Hezikiah 13.2
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