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Jake Reed

Gretsch Artist Since: 
2012
Country: 
US
Band or Affiliations: 
Bill Holman Band, TrioKAIT
Current Kit Setup: 

Brooklyn Series - Nitron Black Oyster

7x10 tom, 8x12 tom, 9x13 tom, 14x14 floor tom, 16x16 floor tom, 6.5x14 snare, 14x20 bass drum, 14x24 bass drum

Influences: 

Peter Erskine, Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, Mel Lewis, “Philly” Joe Jones, Jeff Porcaro, “JR” Robinson, “Papa” Jo Jones, and many more …

We asked...Why Gretsch?: 

"There is nothing more important to me than having the opportunity to play a great-sounding instrument that connects me to the music, sparks my imagination, and makes me feel right at home. For me, that instrument is Gretsch."

Advice to Aspiring Musicians: 

"Work hard and be a good person. "