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Gretsch New Classic Kit £1699

After more than 50 years Gretsch unveils a new-look Classic, and it was worth the wait

The MusicRadar Team, Tue 23 Oct 2007, 12:12 pm UTC

The deep profile rims are a Gretsch trademark.

Manufacturer's description

At a time when Retro is as hip as ever, Gretsch embellishes the retro vibe by offering a true new professional drum set in the New Classic series. Featuring proportionate Gretsch-formula maple shells, this drum-set produces a vintage Gretsch tonality while giving these drums their own distinctive sound. Proportionate shells increase in thickness as shell diameters increase to give a full, balanced tonality across the entire drum set. Classy appointments include vintage styled tube lugs, the very low mass “ITS” integrated tom suspension system and 9025 hinged tom and floor tom leg brackets. Retro looks combined wtih hip innovations...a true New Classic.

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MusicRadar rating

4 of 5

Pros

Retro chic combined with that great Gretsch sound. Competitive price.

Cons

Only two finish options limits the appeal. Some aesthetic inconsistencies.

The bottom line

While Gretsch's American-produced drums remain expensive with a small but fanatical following, Gretsch's newer Asian-produced lines have been a revelation. The Modern Classic Maple is a pro Gretsch with a funky, retro-classic look and a price to compete with your Pearls and Yamahas.

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