It might be called the Catalina Club, but Sweetwater drummers assert that this shell pack has enough gusto to make a sizable impression on any stage or in any studio. The Gretsch Catalina Club is centered around 7-ply mahogany shells, a tonewood long revered for its rich and robust low end. These shells are adorned with 30-degree bearing edges, which lend a pleasantly rounded, warm-sounding vintage vibe that never goes out of style. You'll also greatly appreciate the upgraded GTS Tom Suspension System, which optimizes sustain from your mounted tom, and a newly designed full-range throw off and butt plate on the matching snare drum, which provides enhanced and consistent functionality. Finally, 1.6mm triple-flanged hoops and industry-leading Remo drumheads top off this gig-ready Gretsch. Are you looking for a shell pack that packs a wallop but won't give your wallet a beating? You simply can't go wrong with the Gretsch Catalina Club.
Drummers looking for the utmost low-end presence in their sound have sworn by mahogany for years, and the Gretsch Catalina Club is one of the easiest ways to experience this beloved tonewood for yourself. Depending on your configuration, the Catalina Club's 18- or 20-inch bass drum is particularly noteworthy, as it gives larger kick drums from other kits a serious run for their money. And, with 30-degree bearing edges on all the shells, the Gretsch Catalina Club gives you a gloriously rich sound that doesn't require a rich budget!
The Catalina Club shell pack is a proud part of Gretsch’s legacy in American music. Everyone knows about Gretsch electric guitars and drums, but did you know that Gretsch got its 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 modern American music. So when you play a Gretsch instrument, you’re playing more than great shells; you’re playing a piece of American music history.