Regardless they are sanded semi-smooth and appear to be uniform and even. They look sort of honey-golden to me but I’m no expert. For some reason though I thought mahogany should have a darker hue than these shells. Starting from the inside, supposedly the shells are natural and unfinished. This lighter suspension mount is the only component that reveals that this kit is of an “economy” variety.įor the life of me I can’t figure out why the white pearl finish I’m looking at is called “Vintage Marine”, but it is none the less one of my favourite drum finishes and looks stellar on the Catalina Jazz drums. If I remember correctly the older style of this kit had a substantially heavier suspension mount for the high tom, where the newer one is substantially sleeker and of considerably less size and weight. Rather, most everything about them leads my mind more towards “Intermediate”. However my first impression of this kit certainly isn’t “entry level”. Most noticeably the current drums have the little Gretsch lugs shared with the rest of the Catalina series, while my old kit had centred lugs like a snare drum.įrom a price point of view the Catalina series may be one of Gretsch’s more affordable lines. The Catalina Club Jazz has changed a little bit from then. This reviewer was at one time a proud owner of one of these jazz bop drum kits. Compact Portable Drum Kits Video Sound Samples.* * * International shipping available. Please email the item title and your address to for a custom shipping price and a link to order. Excellent condition but has one lug with a broken off grommet on the on the inside (easy fix with a replacement repo lug) MATCHING SNARE INCLUDED - 5x14 White Satin Flame Round Badge. Slight spiderwebbing on some of the wrap as is expected with Satin Flame finishes of this era. Bass Drum Hoop inlay is slightly loose but has been properly taped into place under the inlay.

Heads fit tight as is common with most Round Badge Gretsch shells, but are not trouble some and can be changed without much effort. Fully functional mufflers on all drums enable adjustable dampening depending on taste. Tom Rail Mount has been moved to the bass drum center (common conversion) and remaining holes have been filled bolts. All parts are original and factory authentic. EXCELLENT shape coveted 18/12/14 Gretsch Round Badge in White Satin Flame.

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