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Find the dark, chewy response and effortless tunability of your dream drum with the Gretsch USA Custom Snare from Sweetwater. This snare features the best of Gretsch's American-made, mid-century drum heritage and the very latest in the company's shell-making advancements. The 6-ply shell is a marriage of maple and gumwood, chosen for their modern bite and classic Gretsch warmth and roundness. It comes topped with retro 30-degree bearing edges and treated to Gretsch's Silver Sealer interior finish, along with a hand-applied nitrocellulose exterior lacquer finish. Crowning the shell is a set of beefy 4mm die-cast hoops for exceptional output, dryness, and stability. This USA Custom Snare is custom built in Ridgeland, South Carolina, according to old-school Gretsch traditions and employing the latest and greatest in quality control. Pair all of this with the crack of 42 steel wire strands and a Micro-Sensitive throw-off, and this snare is a sure recipe for sonic success!





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6-ply maple/gum shell





Gumwood has been used in the most sought-after Gretsch drums of the '50s and '60s. The USA Custom adds maple to the traditional shell recipe, yielding added bite and dimensionality to better serve modern miking applications. This shell comes 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. 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. And just like your favorite Gretsch kits of antiquity, the USA Custom sports 30-degree bearing edges. This gives the shells a rounder, warmer presence and punchier, drier attack, and is sure to hit home with any classic Gretsch fan!





Tone shaping aplenty





This 8-lug USA Custom Snare comes outfitted with some outstanding hardware like a lightning fast Micro-Sensitive throw-off and top tone control for flawless and efficient sound shaping when you need it. It's even equipped with a drum key holder! Beneath, 42 strands of steel snare wire line the resonant head and sit ready to deliver some serious stature to your sound.





Gretsch USA Custom 6.5-inch x 14-inch Snare Drum Features:


Dimensions (depth x diameter): 6.5 inches x 14 inches


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


Classic Gretsch 30° bearing edges and Silver Sealer interior


Hand-applied nitrocellulose lacquer finish


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


Micro-Sensitive throw-off and top tone control make quick sonic adjustments a breeze


42-strand steel snare wires crack with tremendous presence


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


Proudly built in South Carolina, USA