Gretsch Renown ’57 Drum Set Review & Price

Gretsch Renown Drums are made by The Gretsch Company a musical instrument manufacturer that primarily makes guitars and drums. Unlike other top drum brands, Gretsch does not make hardware and instead heavily promotes Gibraltar.

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With over thirteen distinct drum set lines, Gretsch has one of the most wide-ranging drum lineups in the business. This includes the intro Renegade set all the way to the high end USA Custom. The Gretsch Renown series includes the Renown Maple, Renown ’57, Renown Purewood Hickory, Renown Purewood Wenge and Purewood Beech.

 

Renown ’57 Key Features

• Innovative Design
• Proportional 3D Chevrons
• Ball-Socket Tom Holder
• 12.7MM Legs
• Evans EMAD BD Head
• Matching Throne

Renown ’57 Finishes

• Motor City Blue
• Motor City Black
• Motor City Red

 

Configurations and Specifications

The Gretsch Renown 57 series comes in one of two shell packs. Configuration RN57-E825 is a five piece setup that includes an 18×22 bass drum, 8×10 and 9×12 mounted toms a 16×16 floor tom and 6.5×14 20 lug snare as well as a matching Gibraltar throne. The RN57-J484 is a four piece pack that includes a 14×18 kick an 8×12 mounted tom a 14×14 floor tom and 6 and a half by 14 wood snare.

 

Gretsch Renown ’57 Review & Price

At first glance the Gretsch Renown 57 drums come off as a gimmick. Drawing inspiration from American car companies from the 1950s, the 57 has a classic car look. While this style may not please everyone, the drum quality surely will. Priced at $1,200 to $1,800 the Renown 57 is a solid professional drum set that provides punch and resonance.

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