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The Gretsch Vibe Is Alive and Well





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If it's the Gretsch "Round Badge" vibe you've been searching for ? the dark, chewy response and effortless tunability ? you'll find what you're after in this Gretsch USA Custom Round Badge shell pack. This kit features the best of Gretsch's American-made, mid-century drum heritage and the very latest in the company's shell-making advancements. Each 6-ply tom and bass shell is a marriage of maple and gumwood, chosen for their modern bite and classic Gretsch warmth and roundness. Shells are topped with retro 30-degree bearing edges and treated to Gretsch's Silver Sealer interior finish, along with a handsome nitron wrap finish. Crowning each tom shell is a set of beefy 4mm die-cast hoops for exceptional output, dryness, and stability. This USA Custom Round Badge kit is custom-built in Ridgeland, South Carolina, according to old-school Gretsch traditions and employing the latest and greatest in quality control. So whether you're new to the Gretsch family or a longtime player retiring a classic kit, you'll find the Gretsch vibe alive and well in this exquisite American-built USA Custom Round Badge shell pack from Sweetwater.





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6-ply maple/gum shell pack





Gumwood has been used in the most sought-after Gretsch kits of the '50s and '60s. The USA Custom Round Badge adds maple to the traditional shell recipe, yielding added bite and dimensionality to better serve modern miking applications. Tom shells come crowned with 4mm die-cast hoops and Gretsch Permatone (by Remo) heads for a cutting attack and great tone and tuning right out of the box.





30-degree bearing edges





Just like your favorite Gretsch kits of antiquity, the USA Custom Round Badge sports 30-degree bearing edges. This gives the shells a rounder, warmer presence and punchier, drier attack ? one that's sure to hit home with any classic Gretsch fan.





Silver Sealer interiors





Gretsch's famed Silver Sealer interior finish adds protection from the elements and, many believe, a little extra snap to really make these shells stand out for any style of music.





Gretsch's American-made USA Custom Round Badge shells are a marriage of modern maple and classic gumwood, each with 30° bearing edges and Silver Sealer interior finishes ? just like Mom used to play. (Satin Natural finish shown)


Gretsch USA Custom Round Badge 3-piece Shell Pack Features:


6-ply maple and gum shells marry modern bite with classic Gretsch warmth and roundness


Classic Gretsch 30° bearing edges and Silver Sealer interiors


Beautiful Gretsch nitron wrap finish


Chunky 4mm die-cast tom hoops deliver rich tones and superior intonation


Gretsch Permatone heads (by Remo) unlock great tone from day one


Proudly built in South Carolina, USA


Sizes (depth x diameter): 8-inch x 12-inch tom, 14-inch x 14-inch floor tom, 14-inch x 20-inch virgin bass drum