Are Gretsch Catalina Maple drums made in the USA?

The Gretsch company has a popular reputation as their top drum kits are made in the USA. Drums made in the US are arguably better than foreign shipped drums in most cases. So, you may be expecting the Catalina Maple to be a good US-made kit. Unfortunately, the Catalina drums are actually made in Taiwan.

Where are Gretsch Catalina Maple made?

Ridgeland, South Carolina
And in 2017, Hal Leonard joined the Gretsch Drums Team as the exclusive US distributor of the Renown, Catalina, and Energy series drums. Gretsch’s Custom & Signature Series drums continue to be manufactured in Ridgeland, South Carolina, to this day.

Where are Gretsch Catalina Club drums made?

Taiwan
The Catalina Club range is made in Taiwan, immediately making it cheaper than Gretsch’s USA-built pro drums. The shells are nine-ply Philippines mahogany, that old staple of budget drums.

What is a Catalina drum set?

The Gretsch Catalina Club Series blends traditional configurations and classic tone with sleek, contemporary hardware innovations. Catalina Club 4-piece configurations are built around the foundation of the beloved 14-inch deep bass drum that gives each of these setups a warm and punchy vintage tone.

Are Gretsch drums going out of business?

Now we know the rumors are true. Drum Workshop, Inc. and Fender Musical Instruments announced today that they have agreed to a sale of the brands Gretsch, Gibraltar, Kat, Latin Percussion, Toca, and others, including Ovation Guitars, from Fender to Drum Workshop.

What wood is Gretsch Catalina Club?

mahogany shells
These Catalina Club drums have 6-ply 100-percent mahogany shells, and not maple/gum shells for you Gretsch purists. Like many, but not all of their recent kits, these drums have Gretsch’s classic 30-degree bearing edges.

What do Gretsch drums sound like?

Gretsch- Mid to high mid, lots of boom in larger drums. Bright attack from thin bearing edges (in 6-ply shells, which are the most common) and thin shells. Longer, smoother decay than DWs, but definitely focused by the die-cast hoops. Warm, round tone with hardly any scoop.

What is the Catalina Club at Wrigley?

The Catalina Club, located behind home plate in the upper concourse of Wrigley Field, is a nautical-influenced environment. It derives its name from Catalina Island, which was the Chicago Cubs’ spring training home from 1921 to 1951.