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The Renown series from Gretsch delivers exceptionally timeless tone and flawless playability that make the perfect complement for studio and stage spaces. Plied seven times over with lively maple, each shell in the Renown pack affords drummers that iconic warm tonality with an articulate and energetic responsiveness to match. The shells are then treated for maximum sonic and structural integrity by way of Gretsch’s classic silver sealer interior shell lining and are then shaved with their proprietary 30-degree bearing edges to help enhance the drumhead’s contact with the shell. Fitted with 302 double-flanged hoops and topped with dependable and well-rebounding Remo heads, the Renown comes appointed for excellence and tonal control in virtually any situation, from delicate studio tracking to high-stakes performances.





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Magnificent and pure maple tone





Pure maple shell construction offers drummers an incomparably versatile sound, which is why it’s been such a chosen formula by the best drum builders, including Gretsch, for decades. Its warm characteristics, energetic presence, and extraordinarily articulate response allow maple to instill strikingly detailed backbeats that sit easily in mixes but store enough potential energy to make a huge impact when needed. And the beautiful Renown fuses seven plies into every shell! Plus, with Gretsch’s standard 30° bearing edges, the batter-side Remo drumheads across the Renown are able to make more contact with the shell, increasing the vibration transfer and really rounding out the tone.





Silver sealer and stellar 302 hoops





A Gretsch secret recipe since the mid-1950s, the silver sealer applied to the interior of each drum shell serves a couple different purposes. Firstly, its sealing properties provide a stronger, more cohesive interior shell surface, maximizing its structural longevity. As a secondary result, the tone of the shell is purified to a degree, and given an edge up on other drums in the realms of its natural resonance and roundness.





But the Renown doesn’t just impress in the tonewood realm ? it’s well equipped across the board with premium hardware. The Renown’s notable appointments include the 302 hoops atop every shell. Taking after a more vintage approach, Sweetwater drummers find these double-flanged hoops promote incredible tonal focus from each drum, not to mention more impactful rimshots and side-sticks. Classic lugs, claw hooks, and badges round out the Renown’s assortment of elegant hardware.





Gretsch Renown RN2-R644 4-piece Shell Pack Features:


7-ply maple sounds provide that classic warm tone with plenty of energy and articulation


30° bearing edges maximize drumhead contact with the shell for a fatter, rounder sound


Silver sealer interior application strengthens and purifies each shell in the pack


Double-flanged 302 hoops offer a vintage look with great tonal focus and volume


Classic lugs, claw hooks, and badging retain Gretsch’s iconic elegant curb appeal


Perfect genre-fluid kit for the studio and for impactful stage performances


Remo drumheads encourage phenomenal tone and rebound


Cymbals, stands, and additional hardware not included.