NEW Gretsch Vintage-Build Drum Kit - Elvin Jones inspired - White Satin Flame

Steve shows off one of our new Gretsch Vintage-built Drum Kits in White Satin Flame -- inspired by Elvin Jones's 60s kit.

~Cymbals~
Ride - 20" Zildjian K Con.
Hi-Hats: 50s A. Zildjian 14" Hi-Hats - 800/878g (Listing Coming Soon)

~Studio Hardware~
Kick Pedal - DW DWCP9000 9000 Series Single Bass Drum Pedal + Gibraltar Felt Beater
Hi-Hat Stand - Canopus Lightweight Hi-Hat Stand
Drum Throne - Gibraltar 9608RQPRB Round Quarter Panel Two Tone Drum Throne

~Microphones~
Direct Overhead: Shure KSM 141
Room Overheads: AKG C214 (2, Stereo)
Rear Overhead: AEA R88 MkII (Stereo)
Bass Drum: Shure BETA 52A
Floor Tom: Audix D2

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[chuckc]

Steve, I grew up in Detroit Michigan and Elvin grew up in Pontiac Michigan, which is about 45 minutes from my house. I never got to meet Elvin but I did see him with Coltrane at the minor key lounge in Detroit. I believe it was either 1961 or 62. I wasn’t old enough to get in to the place so I stood outside by the the door and could hear the band playing . Every time someone would come and go I would peek in and see the band . Elvin’s drums were closest to the door so I could see him clearly. He was really something to listen to. I was just a beginner playing the drums and his playing was a big influence on me. I was just a kid and now I’m almost 80 years old and still playing my tubs to this day.

[Eveandwolf]

You're the best drum guy on youtube. Been watching you for 10 years now

[philipnestor]

Great playing. The first time I saw Elvin was in 1971 at the museum of Modern Art in Manhattan. He was playing a Jade Satin flame Gretsch kit. I got to met him and still have the sticks he gave me.
I saw him many times after that with other kits including the yellow Gretsch kit which you had in the NY store.

[richardhirsh]

As always, great playing. Love the rail & direct-to-shell rack tom mount. Plenty of resonance, clean & elegant, no heavy, ugly, cumbersome suspension mount needed!

[Darrylizer]

Steve I think that kit has really inspired you, you're on fire!

[davidsuprenant]

Always a big fan of the satin flame finishes, especially this one, put stage lights on them and they change color with just the switch of a colored bulb.They look absolutely stunning.!!

[ivorjones]

Stunning kit Steve! love your playing. Hope to see you at the Music City Drum Show in Nashville!

[chicomojo]

Those sound great. My unpopular opinion as a the owner and player of a set of Progressive Jazz Round Badge Gretch is that they actually sound best when tuned down considerably.

[drewwainacht]

OMG, I wish I saw this before I ordered a new usa custom from Gretsch. They promised it in "30 weeks." From what I read on the forums I'm not holding out much hope they will even meet THAT deadline.

[springbloom]

Hi Steve - Great video! Elvin jones is my favorite jazz drummer! I have a gretsch Catalina 4 piece kit with zildjian Constantinople hi hats, ride cymbal, k left side ride with rivets, and swish knocker!

[sogent]

I have this Name Band kit in silver sparkle sans the snare.

[tatsumiogura]

Your stick movements are very light and nimble. 　What model of drumsticks do you use?

[destination_percussion]

Great Video! Maybe if I'm not on the naughty list this year Santa will bring me a satin flame kit with an 18" BD 🤞

[BassistThan]

I have this kit. But like, the actual 60s version. The kick’s serial is 52334

[thundersnow]

um gonna need a mic run down for these as well please