ROUND 2 | Gretsch Catalina Bop (Rosewood Gloss) | Remo Fiberskyns | Sound Test/Demo | 18/12/14

The Gretsch Catalina Club bop kit is back in the studio, this time with Remo Fiberskyns on the toms (Ambassadors on batter, Diplomats on reso) and a Remo Fiberskyn Powerstroke 3 on the bass drum (batter). Performed by Gabriel Landa.
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This 2020 limited edition kit we used features a Rosewood gloss. It has been slightly upgraded: we replaced the standard 1.6 mm hoops with the thicker 2.3 mm hoops. The unfinished insides of the shells have been finished using Tung oil, and the bearing edges have been sanded to maximize even contact.
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You can find these for about $700 new as a 4-piece kit.
This configuration is:
18 x 14 Bass Drum
12 x 8 Tom
14 x 14 Floor Tom
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Features:
7 ply Asian Mahogany shells
30 degree bearing edges
2.3mm triple-flanged hoops
Mini GTS tom suspension system
Low-profile tom and floor tom leg brackets
Single cymbal mount and 12.7mm L-Arms
"Gas cap" bass drum mount plate and Mini GTS mounting system
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Snare: Kasha Drums 6.5x14 Cherry Snare (we build these in-house!)
Cymbals: 20" Istanbul Agop 30th Anniversary Ride, 20" Vintage Zildjian Avedis Ride, 14" Vintage Avedis Hi-Hats.
Gabe plays Vater Superjazz sticks.
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We used two AKG C214 microphones as overheads, a Shure SM57 on the snare, and an AKG d112 on the bass drum.
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Lastly, LET US KNOW what you want to see next! Any particular kits? Any songs? Drum heads? Let us know! We've got lots planned for this year, so we hope you stick around and enjoy! Cheers!