Jump Into Drumming With The Gretsch Energy Series

Drummer’s Review

Experiencing your own look, your own sound, your own instrument for the first time means taking care of all the components, putting together cymbals and hardware, and possibly also being disappointed with the setup and sound for the first time.

Gretsch, the traditional American company, offers a solution with the ENERGY series! An all-round carefree package, which is delivered completely ready to play; only sticks need to be provided.

The chrome-plated, double-braced Gretsch hardware is stable, light and includes everything needed for a successful start: tom holder with memory lock, bass drum pedal, hi-hat stand, one or two cymbal stands depending on the model, and a stable stool as well.

All five shells are made of seven-ply poplar wood and have the typical Gretsch 30° bearing edge, on which high-quality “Gretsch by Remo” heads cleanly lie. They are held by 1.6 mm thick steel hoops, and the bass drum hoops are made of wood.

The included 101 cymbal set from the renowned Swiss manufacturer Paiste gives the set a decisive drive and puts an end to the clattering of metal that beginners (and their parents) so often suffer from. Depending on the version, the 13″ hi-hats come with an 18″ crash/ride or a 16″ crash/20″ ride combination.

The set is available in the colours red, black and steel grey and in three different versions. The jazz/pop version with 20″ bass drum is available with either the two-piece or the three-piece cymbal set, while the more dynamic rock version has 22″ bass drum, slightly larger toms and also includes cymbals.

Gretsch ENERGY complete set distributed by GEWA music.

Available in the versions

10″, 12″, 14″ TT, 20″ BD, 14″ SD

Four-piece hardware set

Cymbal set 13″ HH, 18″ crash/ride

Colours: Red or Black

RRP from € 793

10″, 12″, 14″ TT, 20″ BD, 14″ SD

Five-piece hardware set incl. boom stand

Cymbal set 13″ HH, 16″ crash, 20″ ride

Colours: Red, Black, Steel Grey

RRP from € 880