Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple CM1-E826P 7-piece Shell Pack with Snare Drum Demo

This Gretsch Catalina Maple shell recipe exhibits explosive projection and balanced, wide-ranging tone. The fast response and vibrant sound make this an exceptional kit for any style of music — from rock to country — and a great setup for recording studios.

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[sweetwater]

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[davidmcaninch]

Mr. D’Virgilio, I said it before and I’ll say it again: you are one of the greatest drummers of all

[Pumpkinhead]

I've owned a Catalina maple 7 piece for over 12 years, it has never let me down and i'm glad to see they've only made improvements to it when a lot of other companies are making things cheaper.

[aaronbuff]

Finally, after the times of mentioning the ability to reconfigure the set any way you want, you gave an awesomely dope example. I could SEE how much fun you had.

[adambuczek]

Great playing !! Everly Time I check out Your presentation I admire the feeling and skills!!

[tonyjuguan]

owner of a gretsch catalina maple for 8 years now. it's a keeper!

[JakeStaffin]

Several years ago, Sweetwater made 3 videos about this kit in the same configuration, 2 videos with Nick and the 3rd with Mike Johnston when he visited Sweetwater. After watching those 3 videos, I bought a Catalina Maple 7 piece in Walnut glaze (the same finish as the one in Mike Johnston’s video) and it’s absolutely fantastic.

Everything Nick said rings absolutely true with this kit. It’s a great value for what it’s worth, but I will say that new heads top and bottom can definitely boost the sound quality even more, so definitely take Nick’s advice about heads. The stock Remo heads are ok but new heads make a huge difference.

I’ve been using Evans coated G2s on the toms and they give this kit a nice sound for all around rock playing. I’d suggest a two ply head for the toms and any resonant head (I like the coated Evans Reso 7) underneath but some prefer a clear head for that), then your choice of snare drum top head with the Evans 300 snare side underneath to give some more sensitivity. The kick sounds great with any head, I’ve used the Remo Powerstroke 3 as well as the Evans EMAD and EQ4 heads.

[alexalja]

Nick is great. You learn from what he says and especially from watching him play.

[malinwj]

I like Nick's demonstrations - because the fills he plays are what everyone would play - all styles and levels, from beginner type drum rolls/fills, to more comprehensive sticking. In that fashion, everyone can hear what the drums sound like, if "they" were playing it!

[commonman]

I also sold my Catalina kit around 13 years ago. One of the nicest sets I've ever owned. Looks like Gretsch is still doing good things with the Catalina Maple line.

[charlesjames]

I have this set in deep cherry burst. I love it. I put Evans Hydraulic heads for studio use to keep the sound clean without too much ring. Easy to tune with Gretsch sound.

[remander]

Love this kit. Just expanded mine from a 5 piece to a 7 piece and added the boom arm with a 10 inch Zildjian splash.

[solitarysoul]

Nick, I've seen you do so many amazing things on a drum kit (and other instruments), but this may be the most amazing yet... I literally couldn't see you playing the cow bell. It was like magic! (like all the music you make, of course)

[mikep]

Nick Rocking Out on that Sweet Kit !! 🔥🤘🏼🥁🤘🏼🥁

[garyjohnson]

Your product demo videos are stellar! Good job Nick!

[allenmitchell]

I don’t know what sweet water is paying DeVirgilio but I can tell you it probably ain’t enough for what this man brings to this company. I’ve seen him do drum reviews, I seen him play bass, I’ve heard him doing voiceovers for commercials. Probably ain’t nothing DeVirgilio can’t do that Sweetwater would need done.

[mmaskery]

I really need Nick to come over and tune my drums!

[VangeliRock]

Exactly kinda tones I like. Perhaps this will be my retirement present to self.

[dugeniadugeniadugeniadugen]

Nick can make even a weird afro-beat groove sound great.

[gcrichards]

I bought a Catalina Maple kit from a friend as I needed a kit quickly, that was 12 years ago and I've stuck with it ever since. Sounds great and I get complimented on the tone at gigs all the time. Great value for money, you don't have to break the bank to have a great sounding kit.