Gretsch Drums is an iconic American drum brand manufactured in Ridgeland, South Carolina.
For 140 years, our award-winning company has been providing "That Great Gretsch Sound" to drummers around the globe.
Clive Deamer
Gretsch Artist Since:
2016
Country:
UK
Band or Affiliations:
Radiohead, Portishead, Get The Blessing, album and film sessions.
Current Kit Setup:
Gretsch Maple Broadcaster kit, Turquoise Oyster wrap.
13x9” tom, 16x16” floor tom, 20x14” bass drum, 14”x 6.5 Maple Snare drum
Influences:
Earl Palmer, Ian Paice, John Bonham, Art Blakey, Levon Helm, Bernard Purdie, Zig Modeliste.
We asked...Why Gretsch?:
"The first time I played a Gretsch kit, I remember being thrilled by the sound as I flicked my fingers across the heads. I picked up some sticks and couldn’t believe what I heard; the whole kit seemed to be alive. Each soft or hard strike was reflected back in the timbre of the drum, it was like playing a grand piano. It was a 1960’s silver sparkle. I don’t think a gig or recording session has gone by where an engineer or a musician didn’t say “wow, that kit sounds amazing” It was the best five hundred pounds I’ve ever spent and I’m still playing it today."