Gretsch ENERGY Drum Kit 101: Unboxing, Setup & Tuning

with Nick D’Virgilio (Gretsch Brand Ambassador)

Just bought your first Gretsch Energy drum kit? This video is for you.

In over 60 minutes of detailed instruction, Nick walks you through every step:
How to unbox your new kit
How to assemble hardware & set up the drums
How to tune each drum for the best sound

👉 Even if you don’t own a Gretsch Energy, this video applies to almost any drum kit. Simply skip the unboxing section using the chapter markers — the setup and tuning techniques are universal.

This is a free resource for drummers of all levels: students, teachers, parents, and anyone new to the drums. Share it with a friend who just got their first kit and help them start their journey with That Great Gretsch Sound.

📌 Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:14 Unboxing
00:06:03 Assembling the Hardware
00:11:32 Assembling the Drums
00:26:05 Tuning the Kick Drum
00:30:37 Setting Up the Drum Kit
00:51:53 Tuning the Snare Drum
00:57:04 Tuning the Toms
01:02:32 Cymbal Check
01:04:20 Whole Kit Check
01:05:38 Tips and Tricks to Tweak the Sound

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