Due to popular demand, Gretsch has released a series of Purewood Rosewood snare drums.

“Three new Rosewood snares have been added to Gretsch’s Full Range Snare lineup. Each 9-ply, 100% Rosewood snare drum features 30-degree bearing edges, die cast hoops, 10-lugs (20-lugs on 8 x 14) and 20-strand snares. Adjustable throw-off and Evans G1 batter side with Evans clear snare side heads included.”

These are serious snares, very high quality. So if you’re planning on buying one check out the prices first…

S-514-RW 5.5 x 14 Renown Purewood Rosewood Snare Drum $770
S-6514-RW 6.5 x 14 Renown Purewood Rosewood Snare Drum $845
S-8014-RW 8 x 14 Renown Purewood Rosewood Snare Drum $925

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To celebrate Gretch’s 125th anniversary the company is teaming with Guitar Center to release the “Gretsch Vintage USA Maple Limited Edition Snare Drum”. The snare’s were selected from 300 original Vintage USA Jasper shells recently found in an amazing discovery at the Gretsch factory in Ridgeland, South Carolina. Only 125 of the drums have been made and will be available for sale worldwide.

In my opinion these drums look really cool. This is definitely a chance for any gear-heads to own a vintage made Gretsch snare drum thats also new! These would be great, especially if you want to get that warm vintage tone everyone always talks about. The price also isn’t bad at $599.99 considering what you’re getting. I personally won’t be getting one just because I’m going to be getting a nice double bass pedal soon, but if you are getting one I’d hurry there’s only 125!

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