Gretsch Drums: A Firsthand Look at Premium Craftsmanship 140 Years in the Making

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  • @sweetwater
    @sweetwater  Рік тому +13

    Which brand would you like to see Sweetwater visit next to get an up-close and detailed look at how the magic gets made? Sound off in the comments to let us know whose work needs a deep dive, and don’t forget to head over to Sweetwater to see our stunning array of Gretsch Drums shells, hardware, and more 👉 sweetwater.sjv.io/Gretsch_Drums

    • @skullandbones1832
      @skullandbones1832 Рік тому

      Laney Amplification

    • @smithshaven8584
      @smithshaven8584 Рік тому +2

      LUDWIG......Please.

    • @jonashellborg8320
      @jonashellborg8320 Рік тому +4

      Im curious about learning more about Mapex, their kits like Saturn, and the Black Panther snare drums are all serious equipment, I’ve heard the snare drums live and the sound is awesome, and people praise their Armory line of kits too. It’d be nice to hear the same story as here - this was very well told!

    • @keithpratt1849
      @keithpratt1849 Рік тому +2

      How about a trip across the pond to Mapex.

    • @martinkent_
      @martinkent_ Рік тому

      TAMA Factory in Japan!

  • @paljoeynyc
    @paljoeynyc Місяць тому +1

    great guy paul. ...gretsch is fortunate to him a part of the gretsch family.
    i been playing gretsch drums since june 1967. the summer of love.

  • @charliecontrino1626
    @charliecontrino1626 Рік тому +10

    AWESOME! I was born and raised in NYC and I have a Brooklyn made 60's Gretsch round badge so I too have always been a Gretsch fan! Glad they are still making great drums!

  • @paulgiacalone4471
    @paulgiacalone4471 Рік тому +5

    Great video , thanks for posting. I’ve been a Gretsch player my entire life. I was fortunate enough to have a father who was a professional drummer and played Gretsch. I’m still playing his 1971 kit til this day. I also have a Brooklyn kit and a half dozen snare drums including Vinnie colaiuta God Bless America snare drum.

  • @backcountryonthefly6179
    @backcountryonthefly6179 Рік тому +4

    I purchased a 7 piece Gretsch Catalina maple shell pack about a year ago from Sweetwater for our band. Absolutely a fabulous kit!! They sound awesome , very easy to tune! Matt Emick the sales engineer there is awesome! Great companies Gretsch and Sweetwater

  • @michaelanderson2881
    @michaelanderson2881 Рік тому +21

    Man, I live less than an hour from there, I would have taken you to Hall's Steakhouse for a mere two hours of your time, wisdom, and funny stories! Maybe next time.

  • @MD-wk3gj
    @MD-wk3gj Рік тому +5

    Paul pushing to get all the employees to sign the 140th Anniversary paper is very cool.

  • @drumjedi5301
    @drumjedi5301 Рік тому +1

    I've been there! Met and got a personal tour from Paul Cooper. It was an awesome experience!

  • @ivannio8519
    @ivannio8519 5 місяців тому +1

    A string of nice fellows talking Gretsch here. Thank you :) Watching from Denmark

  • @CornerStoreDrums
    @CornerStoreDrums Рік тому +10

    Sweetwater always brings top notch quality. Thank you!!

  • @BeatsAndGuitars
    @BeatsAndGuitars Рік тому +5

    Sweetwater, a good chunk of my total income last year went directly to you!!! Keep it up you’re killin it!!

  • @kevinlane7555
    @kevinlane7555 Годину тому

    Great documentary and tribute to some very musical sounding drums....Nick always does a fine job

  • @i_needausername7201
    @i_needausername7201 Рік тому +4

    Love love LOVE Gretsch drums!
    I have 2 Brooklyns, one in satin black metallic and one in abalone nitron. They sound AMAZING in any room in any conditions.

    • @ramencurry6672
      @ramencurry6672 Рік тому

      All the models are good. I use them for studio and they all sound good

  • @stevenabi5095
    @stevenabi5095 Рік тому +1

    Gretsch drums just sound "right". Dream drums. Great inside video Nick! Awesome tour and interview!

  • @dmdrum101
    @dmdrum101 Рік тому +1

    Finally was able to buy a USA Custom set last year- best drums I’ve played…the feel and vibe is just amazing

  • @gordgibson6654
    @gordgibson6654 Рік тому +1

    Nick this video is so sweet, thanks a million!

  • @allenmitchell09
    @allenmitchell09 Рік тому +1

    Man I'm from SC and didn't realize Gretsch was made here, which I'm from the Upstate, and Ridgeland is in the Lowcountry, but still cool to know.

  • @RobertSaxy
    @RobertSaxy Рік тому +3

    What a great video about one of my favorite music instrument companies both the drums and guitars. I really like the different directions the sweetwater bodies are going in these days

  • @smithshaven8584
    @smithshaven8584 Рік тому +4

    Great job Sweetwater and Nick. Really great! Thank you.

  • @johnnelson2566
    @johnnelson2566 Рік тому +2

    I miss working there

  • @tomhalbouty3653
    @tomhalbouty3653 Рік тому +1

    For me this is the best of the many great videos you have created. Thanks so much!

  • @Pure_KodiakWILD_Power
    @Pure_KodiakWILD_Power Рік тому +3

    I love gretsch drums ( especially their snares ), and I never knew til now there was a Fred Gretsch ( very oldschool 1700's look 😂 ), or that their shop is in Georgia.

    • @ramencurry6672
      @ramencurry6672 Рік тому

      I think the Gretsch family moved to Georgia in the Savanah area

  • @edisonhill
    @edisonhill Рік тому +1

    Great video into the history of Gretsch!! Thank you Sweetwater!!

  • @bgnPrinceton
    @bgnPrinceton Рік тому +1

    Dang.....that's a crazy drum shell inventory!

  • @garydonnelly100
    @garydonnelly100 Рік тому

    My USA Customs were acquired through Frank's Drum Shop in Chicago in the early 80s when Baldwin owned them. Yes, there are flaws, particularly on the inside of the shells in the way the holes were drilled. Some of the mount and lug holes are pretty nasty from the inside with chipped silver sealer. I also had to remove all the lugs to put foam or cotton inside to eliminate the spring noise and I had to cut and install felt gaskets between the lugs and the shell, all something that they have done since Fred took back the company. But in spite of the flaws, the drums sound amazing to this day. I use the smaller shells for my Jazz kit and I'm in the process of cleaning up the larger shells to use for some big band work. So, if you want my two cents on which manufacturer to spotlight next, it's gotta be my other go to, Yamaha!

  • @progression_decibel
    @progression_decibel Рік тому +1

    I just moved to Georgia a year ago - I need to check that place out!!!

  • @terrydrums
    @terrydrums Рік тому +1

    Amazing. I am proud to say I finally, FINALLY was able to purchase my long-dreamed of set of Broadkasters from Steve Maxwell. Maybe I should start growing my sideburns like that… 😊

  • @davidscott3994
    @davidscott3994 10 місяців тому

    I have a Catalina Burch kit. I just love it. When I am ready for a new kit. I will buy another Gretsch kit.

  • @davidlester9287
    @davidlester9287 Рік тому

    Thankyou for this! It gave alot of clarity! There is something about a gretch kit. The sound is a clear note. Wow I just figured it out! Like a glockenspiel and zylofone. Been addicted ever since I heard a usa. Turned my cheap kit into Broadcaster sounding, while I work towards the real-estate cost of a usa custom

  • @keithpratt1849
    @keithpratt1849 Рік тому

    I love Grey's h drums. They sound musical and are still the benchmark for drums. Thank you for this and all you do Nick. You are Mr. Drums.

  • @kylepalmer1645
    @kylepalmer1645 Рік тому

    80's USA Birdseye Maple, 24x16, 18x16 13x11, Custom made 14x6.5 Birdseye Snare Drum, owned for 31 years, best drums ever...Renown's for my Wife, Silver Oyster Pearl...

  • @molotulo8808
    @molotulo8808 Рік тому

    Love Sweetwater. Got my Moog Matriarch and my QSC E110 speakers from Sweetwater. I made a video showing my frustration with my Moog, but I still love it. Who doesn't love Moog. Way to go Sweetwater.

  • @gregmgm06
    @gregmgm06 Рік тому +2

    Great video, well done. I like how personal it was.

  • @chriswright2250
    @chriswright2250 Рік тому +1

    Great Drum History.

  • @markmullen1852
    @markmullen1852 Рік тому

    I'm drooling at that guys collection.

    • @snarecat3441
      @snarecat3441 8 днів тому

      Don’t need all the back ground music..

  • @thomasnappo6309
    @thomasnappo6309 Рік тому +1

    Gretsch...Gorgeous sounding 🥁 drums..100%😊

  • @chrisphillips554
    @chrisphillips554 10 місяців тому

    What a fascinating articulate man, wonderful to listen to

  • @keathdavid
    @keathdavid Рік тому +1

    Class act, the lot of you.👌

  • @hitchowa
    @hitchowa Рік тому

    awesome vid. thanks for sharing. just love the committment to the sound and process of making the best drums in the world.

  • @molotulo8808
    @molotulo8808 Рік тому

    My mother was Austrian, I'm proud of my Ancestors. Gretch drums have always been my favorite even though I don't play drums. I do want a Gretch guitar. Are they related?Got my answer!

  • @terrydonegan1622
    @terrydonegan1622 11 місяців тому +1

    Drum heaven.....God bless you all ❤️❤️

  • @Goodboy0953
    @Goodboy0953 Рік тому

    Hey Paul, Jason B. from Martin TN! Last time I spoke to you was around 84 at Jim’s Gulf station a cross from Gooch Hall you may have been heading to Florida. Glad you were able to make a career out of drums!!! They look fabulous ❤❤

  • @NotMyWar
    @NotMyWar Рік тому

    Gretsch is awesome, I love my Gretsch Bell Brass Snare.

  • @alexanderfrederick1420
    @alexanderfrederick1420 Рік тому +2

    What a fantastic video!! I do wish the background music could be left behind for these types of uploads though. Is it just me that thinks the music in these types of uploads afe very distracting/unsuitable? Maybe I'm too old 😅

  • @dennislester9395
    @dennislester9395 11 місяців тому

    Very nice. Why no mention of the 30º bearing edges? Also, I've always enjoyed the drum key holder on the snare drums.

  • @rickjones507
    @rickjones507 Рік тому +3

    So, Who is making the actual shells that they use... DW? Keller? I understand that the drums are sanded, finished and badged there at the factory. But where and by whom are shells made?

    • @dyamelendez
      @dyamelendez Рік тому

      Keller

    • @TM_Stone
      @TM_Stone Рік тому +3

      Fred makes them in his garage. It's an old family secret. The gray coating is made in big kettles in his kitchen.

    • @rickjones507
      @rickjones507 Рік тому +2

      the plot thickens...ha@@TM_Stone

    • @MassimoDagostin
      @MassimoDagostin Рік тому +1

      Haha. It’s been Keller for a really long time now.

    • @davidsuprenant893
      @davidsuprenant893 Рік тому

      I thought DW was providing the shells since they got involved with gretsch.

  • @PedroMelo2-qc5yq
    @PedroMelo2-qc5yq 5 місяців тому

    Top-tier video, for sure.

  • @chrisgranados5897
    @chrisgranados5897 11 місяців тому

    Hey I have a early sixties round badge with center upolstery tack. With yellow flame satin wrap . Wondering if wrap might still be available direct from factory .

  • @kentuckybest
    @kentuckybest Рік тому

    It doesn't look like anyone is to happy to be working there but the drums are still really great.

  • @andwhatshouldbe
    @andwhatshouldbe Рік тому

    I have a Renown and an Electromatic Double Jet and love them both! Beats my Yamaha Absolutes and my soul mate Gibson SG in terms of playability, sound and vibe..

  • @rkaylor5769
    @rkaylor5769 8 місяців тому

    I play Sonor, but I must have a Gretsch. SW is where I’m buying it.

  • @paulcarlsen4088
    @paulcarlsen4088 10 місяців тому

    Glad he bought back the company.

  • @jadamdavisart
    @jadamdavisart Рік тому

    Super cool video!

  • @user-vf1rj9dd4k
    @user-vf1rj9dd4k Рік тому

    Mannheim. Interessant. Didnt know that.

  • @ikerzuazaga6218
    @ikerzuazaga6218 6 місяців тому

    Good video!

  • @celticpridedrums
    @celticpridedrums Рік тому +1

    Great video and great interviews. Some questions: I think Gretsch never made their own shells, am I correct? they used Jasper shells and maybe Keller at some point? Gretsch was sold to DW, so does that mean Gretsch shells are now all made by DW? Are they all made in California or do some come from Mexico (Pacific Drums are owned by DW and made in Mexico, am I correct?) Finally DW was bought by Roland is that correct? So how does that affect the drum manufacturing? Help me out please if you can, thanks. Oh one other thing; when I toured the Ludwig factory in the early 80's in Chicago before they moved--I saw the shell construction process and they were using gum and maple to build their thick 6 ply shells at that time--were they first with the gum or did they copy Gretsch?

  • @kalvinmiller8233
    @kalvinmiller8233 Рік тому

    Great video

  • @mht525
    @mht525 17 днів тому

    Professional 🥁✌️🤘🏴🇦🇺

  • @WhyTheHorseface
    @WhyTheHorseface Рік тому

    Do they use Keller drum shells, made in Manchester, New Hampshire?

  • @ramencurry6672
    @ramencurry6672 Рік тому

    Gretch , from Brooklyn to South Carolina. 2 different worlds

  • @williehamilton1533
    @williehamilton1533 Рік тому +3

    How about visiting noble and cooley.

    • @yonickyg9719
      @yonickyg9719 Рік тому

      well does Sweetwater sell those drums??

    • @Kaedes8140
      @Kaedes8140 Рік тому

      @@yonickyg9719 they do since a year ago I think

    • @thepluggy1
      @thepluggy1 Рік тому

      ​@yonickyg9719 they do yeah

  • @aslepp754
    @aslepp754 Рік тому

    i love my Gretsch Marquee set

  • @andrewsun4385
    @andrewsun4385 Рік тому +1

    Awesome!!!❤❤💯💯

  • @femaledeer
    @femaledeer Рік тому

    Love the history

  • @srwaite7
    @srwaite7 Рік тому +1

    NDV is like a kid in a candy store 😎

  • @StevenCarinci
    @StevenCarinci Рік тому

    Do they make the shells or are they outsourced from Nordic shells?

  • @SalMichael
    @SalMichael 11 місяців тому

    Gretsch USA Custom Forever..

  • @caltown79
    @caltown79 11 місяців тому

    probably a dumb question, but do they make and form their own shells or just perfect them from someone else?

    • @caltown79
      @caltown79 11 місяців тому

      because you aren't actually a drum maker if you don't make the shell in my opinion. anyone can take shells and add hardware and paint them.

  • @mikew8622
    @mikew8622 Рік тому

    Very cool!

  • @JulianFernandez
    @JulianFernandez Рік тому

    Shells still made by Keller?

  • @thepluggy1
    @thepluggy1 Рік тому

    I really want to get a Gretsch snare drum

  • @rikkkretue4945
    @rikkkretue4945 Рік тому

    Dang!!!!! Who knew!!!

  • @woody4269
    @woody4269 7 місяців тому

    Sensational tour that Gretsch 53 snare has sonor vibes. Or, sonor copied t 53 vibe 🤷‍♂️

  • @mikeschumacher9715
    @mikeschumacher9715 Рік тому

    60 Broadway shows it to be Gretsch Bldg #4. Where are the others?

  • @chrisggoodwin777
    @chrisggoodwin777 Рік тому +3

    Is it me, or does Mr. Gretsch sound similar to Stan Lee?

  • @rosshd6374
    @rosshd6374 Рік тому

    😍

  • @dominikn19
    @dominikn19 7 місяців тому

    Crème de la Crème.

  • @solo2r
    @solo2r Рік тому

    GMS !

  • @roybeckerman9253
    @roybeckerman9253 11 місяців тому

    When snares came with most kits…

  • @roybeckerman9253
    @roybeckerman9253 Рік тому

    What a pity BUDDY RICH never had a GRETSCH endorsement..🥁

    • @DG-sf9ei
      @DG-sf9ei 5 днів тому +1

      Was more of a pity for Gretsch. Regardless if the next drummer thinks one company is better than the next, Buddy Rich was and still is a huge influence. Yet you'll never see a Gretsch logo on any of his kits

  • @davidmcaninch4714
    @davidmcaninch4714 Рік тому

    I’m not familiar with Gretsch other than the fact that it’s a legendary brand.

  • @jamiemcparland
    @jamiemcparland 10 місяців тому

    I own a LOT of drums. My Gretsch is the best sounding by far.

  • @roybeckerman9253
    @roybeckerman9253 8 місяців тому

    I thought Nick was a Ludwig fan as a youngster..

  • @jeremydale5080
    @jeremydale5080 Рік тому

    They source out their shells. Fyi

  • @yonickyg9719
    @yonickyg9719 Рік тому +1

    that great Gretsch sound ...was from the 3 ply shells... 3 ply...
    3 ply
    at least Broadkaster is still that

    • @jeffreyalexander7504
      @jeffreyalexander7504 Рік тому

      I've always been a fan of the 6 ply shells. They're a little brighter to my ears. They also seem to record easier. Just my take. But, I think most would agree with you. The 3 ply shells sound great in an acoustic setting and a smaller room. The 60's brought about changes and the 6 ply shells helped Gretsch drums adapt to closed mic recording as well as live performances with other instruments using microphones and/or electronics. Just my personal taste.

  • @ghostandbell2006
    @ghostandbell2006 9 місяців тому

    ☆♡

  • @GT-fx8fd
    @GT-fx8fd 7 місяців тому

    Sell sell sell aye 😂

  • @triprack
    @triprack Рік тому

    Nick - time for a trim. Starting to look like Beetlejuice.

  • @banditY2K
    @banditY2K 9 місяців тому

    It would be nice if they could actually get their product to market. 75 week wait for a USA Custom w/ high gloss finish. Pathetic.

  • @davepounds8924
    @davepounds8924 Рік тому

    Good old Nick pushing drums for Sweetwater!! I love how he tells everyone how much he loves Gretsch and adores there drums but on his recent tour with Mr Big there wasn’t a Gretsch to be found??? He’s a salesman first!!!

    • @michaelbooth4668
      @michaelbooth4668 Рік тому +2

      He explained that it was a back line issue. DW simply has more drums over seas.

    • @davepounds8924
      @davepounds8924 Рік тому

      @@michaelbooth4668 👍

    • @ramencurry6672
      @ramencurry6672 Рік тому

      I think a lot drummers only like Gretsch for studio recordings.

  • @joshuadillon4396
    @joshuadillon4396 Рік тому

    I’m seriously still wondering why we can get other folks to represent Sweetwater. Get out of the way older generation.

  • @stephenoconnor8257
    @stephenoconnor8257 9 місяців тому

    I will never buy anything made in South Carolina

  • @tomtom1484
    @tomtom1484 Рік тому

    Hey, let’s get to those specs right now!