Gretsch CATALINA CLUB Drum Kit! - Yellow Satin Flame

Noah shows off a Gretsch Catalina Club kit - their most affordable line, but doesn't miss out on tone!

~Cymbals~

~Studio Hardware~
Kick Pedal - SONOR 2000 Series Single Pedal with a Creative Percussion Cork Hammer Beater
Hi-Hat Stand - Canopus Lightweight Hi-Hat Stand
Drum Throne - DW 5000 Series Round Seat

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[roybeckerman]

One of those kits, that would do very well in a blind test, against the more expensive drums..

[matthewpaluch]

😎👍 NOAH!!!


I hope you had a fun vacation bro!

[michaeldeloach]

I bought a Gretsch Catalina Club Rock kit not long ago in sizes 26" bass, 14"×6.5" snare, 13" rack tom, 16" and 18" floor toms. I got them for the ridiculously low price of $250 and they're still in like new condition. They have 3 different sparkle colors, gold, champagne, and silver. From what I've gathered about them they were a limited run in those sizes and were made to compete with the Ludwig John Bonham reissue kits. I also have the Ludwig Bonham reissue kit in clear vistalite. Both kits sound different but equally great. I would imagine over time this kit is going to go up in value considerably.

[charliecontrino]

I played a Catalina Birch years ago and was very impressed with the sound and finish.This set is equally impressive!

[rf]

After a lifetime of playing nothing but Ludwigs I purchased a Catalina Club about 5 yrs ago in blue sparkle. I am EXTREMELY happy with it.

[AB.BABY.]

Could you please do a future video discussing how you record your drums? Microphone choices and placement plus mixing approach. I really enjoy listening to your demos. Great playing too of course!

[BrandonMobley]

Absolutely phenomenal demo. You made that kit sing equally in both tunings.

[rohomx]

its morning and time to play this beautiful demo, love you all

[drumday]

Another fine demo. Excellent sound. And that after-beat hi-hat that seamlessly falls into place (twice!) is so cool...

[markmullen]

Your tuning skills with those stock heads is exceptional. I have the Blue Satin Flame kit with the 20 inch bass drum. I love it. Changed the batter heads and it sounds amazing.

[johnweyers]

Catalinas sound as good as drums well past their price range.

[courtneygillespie]

The Catalina Club should be on the legendary kit list...if there were such a thing 👌

[pcgkjrn]

Nice groove Noah and good sounding kit🥁

[Ranger]

Sound wise as good as it gets…beautiful quality and design!

[funkybassguy]

Fantastic playing. High tuning definitly suits the kit much better

[ikkenhisatsu]

Brings back some memories. I had a Gretsch 5-piece set back in the 70s - Moonglow Satin Flame. They were butt ugly, but when the light hit them, they blossomed and they just lit up. I think it was Blakey who had basically the same set (5-pice, same finish) at one time. Man, I miss those drums.

[AviationTheory]

My grandpa played one of these when he was 18 and now I’m playing them! The are some differences: 2 tom toms, 2 floor toms, silver chrome snare and an 18” kick. All matching

[joaquincordero]

I love this kit 👏👏 It’s the same kit I have, but in satin walnut glaze. My kit is still in the boxes because I’m still trying to get the money to buy my cymbals 😀😀

[bugoXngAZ]

Really nice, do happen to know your lugs range hrtz thanks the low and the highs! Sounds really good!

[DrummerDanVa]

I have the same kit and love it. I did a few mods though as I had trouble tuning the 12x8 tom since it rests against the rubber piece on the suspension mount. I found that choked the drum so purchased a drumfactorydirect suspension mount which eliminated anything touching the shell and the choking effect. Also playing around I replaced the snare throw off with one from inde drums. I previously had a Gretsch kit from 1979 and to be honest I like this one better. The hardware is better and I found it easier to tune.