Gretsch CATALINA CLUB Drum Kit! - Yellow Satin Flame

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  • Опубліковано 1 вер 2022
  • Noah shows off a Gretsch Catalina Club kit - their most affordable line, but doesn't miss out on tone!
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    ~Cymbals~
    14" - reverb.com/item/45144876-ista...
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    ~Studio Hardware~
    Kick Pedal - SONOR 2000 Series Single Pedal with a Creative Percussion Cork Hammer Beater
    Hi-Hat Stand - Canopus Lightweight Hi-Hat Stand
    Drum Throne - DW 5000 Series Round Seat
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    Steve Maxwell's new web series takes you behind the scenes at the hippest drum shops in Chicago and New York. With product demos, interviews, informational clips, special performances, and updates on the coolest gear in town, you can't afford to miss it!
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  • @roybeckerman7843
    @roybeckerman7843 Рік тому +23

    One of those kits, that would do very well in a blind test, against the more expensive drums..

    • @bilhamcobbly2957
      @bilhamcobbly2957 Рік тому +2

      It’s been done.A guy named Julian archer on UA-cam

  • @rf396
    @rf396 Рік тому +2

    After a lifetime of playing nothing but Ludwigs I purchased a Catalina Club about 5 yrs ago in blue sparkle. I am EXTREMELY happy with it.

  • @matthewpaluch777
    @matthewpaluch777 Рік тому +5

    😎👍 NOAH!!!
    I hope you had a fun vacation bro!

  • @michaeldeloach838
    @michaeldeloach838 Рік тому +3

    I bought a Gretsch Catalina Club Rock kit not long ago in sizes 26" bass, 14"×6.5" snare, 13" rack tom, 16" and 18" floor toms. I got them for the ridiculously low price of $250 and they're still in like new condition. They have 3 different sparkle colors, gold, champagne, and silver. From what I've gathered about them they were a limited run in those sizes and were made to compete with the Ludwig John Bonham reissue kits. I also have the Ludwig Bonham reissue kit in clear vistalite. Both kits sound different but equally great. I would imagine over time this kit is going to go up in value considerably.

  • @charliecontrino1626
    @charliecontrino1626 Рік тому +4

    I played a Catalina Birch years ago and was very impressed with the sound and finish.This set is equally impressive!

  • @samlagreca9283
    @samlagreca9283 Рік тому +2

    Wow ! What beautiful tone 👍

  • @courtneygillespie
    @courtneygillespie Рік тому +2

    The Catalina Club should be on the legendary kit list...if there were such a thing 👌

  • @BrandonMobley614
    @BrandonMobley614 Рік тому +3

    Absolutely phenomenal demo. You made that kit sing equally in both tunings.

  • @drumday
    @drumday Рік тому +4

    Another fine demo. Excellent sound. And that after-beat hi-hat that seamlessly falls into place (twice!) is so cool...

  • @AB.BABY.
    @AB.BABY. Рік тому +5

    Could you please do a future video discussing how you record your drums? Microphone choices and placement plus mixing approach. I really enjoy listening to your demos. Great playing too of course!

  • @Ranger1216
    @Ranger1216 Рік тому +1

    Sound wise as good as it gets…beautiful quality and design!

  • @rohomx
    @rohomx Рік тому +1

    its morning and time to play this beautiful demo, love you all

  • @pcgkjrn
    @pcgkjrn Рік тому +4

    Nice groove Noah and good sounding kit🥁

  • @CornerStoreDrums
    @CornerStoreDrums Рік тому +3

    Amazing quality content always! 🥁

  • @chinatype
    @chinatype Рік тому +3

    Love your drumming 😎

  • @johnweyers2685
    @johnweyers2685 Рік тому +17

    Catalinas sound as good as drums well past their price range.

    • @spence0nasty
      @spence0nasty Рік тому

      They're very good shells but I found the QC to be pretty bad so they need work to get the most out of them. I had a really tough time trying to tune the 14" floor tom without getting that papery buzz during the sustain. The bearing edges weren't even close to true. I ended up getting all the edges recut and now it sounds just as good as a kit 4x its price. It's crazy what a high-end Gretsch or Ludwig kit costs these days.

    • @willbrooksy478
      @willbrooksy478 Рік тому

      @@spence0nasty I just ordered one, blue satin flame !!

  • @funkybassguy68
    @funkybassguy68 10 місяців тому +1

    Fantastic playing. High tuning definitly suits the kit much better

  • @ikkenhisatsu7170
    @ikkenhisatsu7170 Рік тому +1

    Brings back some memories. I had a Gretsch 5-piece set back in the 70s - Moonglow Satin Flame. They were butt ugly, but when the light hit them, they blossomed and they just lit up. I think it was Blakey who had basically the same set (5-pice, same finish) at one time. Man, I miss those drums.

  • @joaquincordero9050
    @joaquincordero9050 Рік тому +2

    I love this kit 👏👏 It’s the same kit I have, but in satin walnut glaze. My kit is still in the boxes because I’m still trying to get the money to buy my cymbals 😀😀

  • @DrummerDanVa
    @DrummerDanVa Рік тому +2

    I have the same kit and love it. I did a few mods though as I had trouble tuning the 12x8 tom since it rests against the rubber piece on the suspension mount. I found that choked the drum so purchased a drumfactorydirect suspension mount which eliminated anything touching the shell and the choking effect. Also playing around I replaced the snare throw off with one from inde drums. I previously had a Gretsch kit from 1979 and to be honest I like this one better. The hardware is better and I found it easier to tune.

  • @markmullen1852
    @markmullen1852 Рік тому +8

    Your tuning skills with those stock heads is exceptional. I have the Blue Satin Flame kit with the 20 inch bass drum. I love it. Changed the batter heads and it sounds amazing.

    • @willbrooksy478
      @willbrooksy478 Рік тому +1

      I just got mine! I use calftones on them and wow they sound good

    • @markmullen1852
      @markmullen1852 Рік тому

      @@willbrooksy478 I bet they do!!!

  • @charlesfarran1717
    @charlesfarran1717 9 місяців тому

    Sounds as good and top line kit.

  • @AviationTheory259
    @AviationTheory259 11 місяців тому +1

    My grandpa played one of these when he was 18 and now I’m playing them! The are some differences: 2 tom toms, 2 floor toms, silver chrome snare and an 18” kick. All matching

    • @rhythmista7707
      @rhythmista7707 26 днів тому

      Your grandpa most probably played a Gretsch USA custom, which is of the highest quality, and nowhere near these drums. However for the price, these drums sound great and are good quality !

  • @johncaudill9782
    @johncaudill9782 Рік тому +1

    Ohh that high tuning is nice

  • @courtneygillespie1187
    @courtneygillespie1187 6 місяців тому

    Yellow drums are really cool 😎 yellow satin flame 🤔

  • @bugoXngAZ
    @bugoXngAZ Місяць тому

    Really nice, do happen to know your lugs range hrtz thanks the low and the highs! Sounds really good!

  • @tmaddrummer
    @tmaddrummer Рік тому +4

    Great looking and sounds really good to me Noah. Peace and Blessings! I’m sharing with an ol’ buddy of mine from NWI, so maybe he’ll come check them out.

    • @noahice
      @noahice Рік тому +2

      Thanks! Give us a call if it’s not on a Saturday and we’ll make sure the door is open for your buddy - they’re more than welcome. 🙂

    • @tmaddrummer
      @tmaddrummer Рік тому +2

      @@noahice righteo! Thanks!

  • @blekdiabetiker
    @blekdiabetiker 3 місяці тому +1

    Love both tunings. What heads are used in this video?

  • @Gk2003m
    @Gk2003m 7 місяців тому +1

    We all drum on a yellow satin flame
    Catalina Club
    Yellow satin flame

  • @rollzolo
    @rollzolo 10 місяців тому +1

    Is it me or less expensive drums sounds more lively than the pricer sets?

  • @billytrance6893
    @billytrance6893 10 місяців тому +1

    Does this kit have die-cast bass drum claws? Great sounding and looking kit!

  • @rhythmista7707
    @rhythmista7707 26 днів тому

    Wish Ludwig would offer something as good as this in this price range.

  • @wonderdrummer
    @wonderdrummer Рік тому +3

    Wow… love both tunings but the first one sounds incredible… also… I know the reason to do these Video’s is to showcase what is available for sale but was wondering if you would showcase your personal Sets one of these days as a special feature and why you chose them after working with virtually every brand of Drums..That of course is for everyone at the shop. Great job as always…

    • @noahice
      @noahice Рік тому +1

      I did a personal setup video a few months back with my 60’s Gretsch in moonglow, we’ll definitely have more! Steve Jr. has a really cool set that I’d love to see in here, I have an idea of what Steve Sr. would pick but we’ll see - Same with Jake. Fun idea, thanks!

    • @noahice
      @noahice Рік тому

      ua-cam.com/video/qkguge03y-g/v-deo.html There’s mine. (-: Cheers!

  • @badhabits25
    @badhabits25 Рік тому +4

    are those the original heads? if not, what heads are you using?

    • @noahice
      @noahice Рік тому +2

      Stock heads here! Honestly, I think they are cheaper than they used to be, but most of us swap them out soon or later anyway. The batter heads are worse off than the resonant sides - something about the coating, so changing those will be a massive improvement. My only beef with these drums all things considered, everything else I’m a big fan of. Cheers!

    • @billwhitlatch961
      @billwhitlatch961 Рік тому +1

      Nice set

  • @Fifamik94
    @Fifamik94 Рік тому +2

    Hi guys, I bought Gretsch catalina club 20"/12"/14" and I have a problem with rack tom. The mounting system totally kill sound of tom. If i hold tom in the air - rubber part of mounting doesn`t touch the tom, it sounds really great, but If thirubber part pushes to the tom, it sounds really bad without sustain. Do you have some ideas how to fix it without using snare stand?

    • @arrowintheknee9956
      @arrowintheknee9956 10 місяців тому +2

      I tried with a cympad between the rubber and the shell... it kinda worked somewhat. However, I ended up putting the tom on a snare stand with TNR booty shakers, now the tom sings 🎵
      Edit: When I just got my Catalina Club Set, I tuned the toms high and it sounded great. I only noticed the chocked sound when I tuned the toms lower. BTW, I also switched out the legs on the floor tom (with pearl rubbers/feet, not the whole legs). Now the kit sounds great in all tunings.

    • @DrummerDanVa
      @DrummerDanVa 6 місяців тому

      From a previous comment I made ** I have the same kit and love it. I did a few mods though as I had trouble tuning the 12x8 tom since it rests against the rubber piece on the suspension mount. I found that choked the drum so purchased a drumfactorydirect suspension mount which eliminated anything touching the shell and the choking effect. **

  • @donaldburnet6948
    @donaldburnet6948 7 місяців тому

    Is this the 18 inch or 20 inch kick drum?

  • @snowblind8572
    @snowblind8572 Рік тому +1

    didn’t realize Rivers Cuomo could kill it on the drums

  • @michaelrodels1216
    @michaelrodels1216 Рік тому +2

    Noah, can y I can hardly hear your intro.

  • @jorgeparedesaponte4045
    @jorgeparedesaponte4045 Рік тому

    Mahogany??