FULL RANGE SERIES

Birch (NEW FOR 2025)

Gretsch Birch Snare Drums meet all the characteristics drummers want from a Birch Shell, a dry, short, and mic friendly character that can be used live or in studio.
Each Gretsch Birch snare features our 8-Ply Birch Shell, 30 Degree Bearing Edges, Tilco Snare Wires, and 2.5mm triple flanged hoops.

• 8-Ply Birch Shell
• 30º bearing edges
• Tilco Snare Wires
• 12.7mm Direct-To-Shell Mount
• Newly designed Full Range Throw off & Butt Plate

First deliveries expected for mid-2025.

Maple/Mahogany (NEW FOR 2025)

The 16-ply Gretsch Mahogany/Maple Snare Drum collection gives you the best of both worlds…the sound and feel of Mahogany, and the sound and feel of Maple. The assortment will cover any sound and musical preference you have.

The 6x13” and 5x14” are designed with a sharp 30 degree bearing edge, both sizes have a very cutting attack and powerful back beat with just the right amount dark undertone. The 6.5” and 8x14” carry a bit less attack thanks to the soft 30 degree bearing edge and they release a ton of darker low-end with a fatter back beat.

Each size is finished in a beautiful gloss lacquer and are completed with Tilco Snare Wires, 2.5mm Triple Flange Hoops, and our newly designed Full Range Throw off & Butt Plate.

• 16-Ply Maple/Mahogany Shell
• 30º bearing edges
• Tilco Snare Wires
• 2.5mm Triple Flange Hoops
• Newly designed Full Range Throw off & Butt Plate

First deliveries expected for mid-2025.

Stave Maple and Walnut (NEW FOR 2025)

Power, dynamics, beauty and value are the best words to describe Gretsch’s 6.5x14” Stave Snare Drums. Each 6.5x14” maple and 6.5x14” walnut shell have their own feel, sound, and attractive price that distinguish themselves from other Stave drums.

The maple stave has a classic maple sound, it’s warm with bright overtones and great sustain. The walnut stave has a classic walnut sound, also warm but darker in tone with lower undertones and a shorter sustain. What separates them from ply snares is the stave shell is very dense with a thick re-ring resulting in enhancing all the characteristics of the drum. They’re louder, sharper, beefier and more robust… and heavier.

Each snare is finished with a clear satin lacquer and feature 3mm triple flange hoops, 30 degree bearing edges, Tilco snare wires, and our newly designed Full Range Throw off & Butt Plate.

• Walnut Stave Shell
• Maple Stave Shell
• 30º bearing edges
• Tilco Snare Wires
• 3mm Triple Flange Hoops
• Newly designed Full Range Throw off & Butt Plate

First deliveries expected for mid-2025.

Grand Prix

Designed to perform equally well on stage or in the studio, Gretsch Grand Prix™ snares are built around a stout 1.2mm aluminum alloy shell with a precise 45º bearing edge. Sonically, it possesses the bite of a metal drum, but with a more controlled fundamental note. Fitted with 302 hoops and Remo® Drumheads, this drum is a winning formula.

• 1.2mm Aluminium shell
• 45º bearing edges
• 302 steel hoops

Black Nickel over Steel

Our Black Nickel over Steel snare drum offers an ideal balance of power, sensitivity, beauty, and value all in one snare drum. Taking advantage of its wide tuning range, you can achieve either a loose, slow and dry sound character or a very sharp, bold and bright attack. It features 2.3mm Triple flanged hoops, an adjustable throw-off, 20 strand snare wire, Remo® drum heads, and 45 degree bearing edges.

• 1.2mm Steel shell
• 45º bearing edges
• 2.3mm triple flanged hoops
• 20-strand snare wires

Hammered Brass

Brass shells create a pleasantly warm tone that naturally bridges the gap between wood and steel snare drums. The cutting power of metal is present but balanced out by the dark complexity of brass. Gretsch takes the classic recipe one step further and applies a hammering pattern to the shell. This naturally reduces overtones and creates a powerful, focused sound. The Gretsch hammered brass snare drums are finished with die-cast hoops, REMO drum heads, adjustable throw-offs, and fixed butt plates.

• 1.2mm Brass shell
• 30º bearing edges
• Die cast hoops

Hammered Black Steel

We’ve taken a 1.2mm steel shell and added large hammering to it resulting in a focused and slightly dryer overall attack. This not only adds to the overall sound but also gives these drums a stunning visual appeal, making them an integral addition to any setup.

• 1.2mm Steel shell
• 45º bearing edges
• Die cast hoops

Wood Hoop Aluminium

The 1.2mm seamless aluminum shell creates a drier tone due to the inherent qualities of aluminum- a focused attack with minimal overtones. Add the 13-ply Rock Maple hoops and you get extra warmth added to the attack along with a massive cross stick sound. The wood hoops are also low profile to enhance playing comfort and feature beveled edges to provide a unique look. Sonically, these hoops produce an earthy, warm timbre with explosive cross-stick clicks- truly a unique addition to any snare collection.

• Seamless 1.2mm Aluminium shell
• 45º bearing edges
• 13-ply maple wood hoops

Wood Hoop Black Steel

A unique take on our Hammered Steel Series- we’ve added Satin Black 13-ply Rock Maple hoops to this drum to give you a slightly different take on rim shots and cross sticks. The wood hoops also temper some of the inherent overtones to this drum, giving you a balanced blend of warmth, and projection.

• 1.2mm Aluminium shell
• 45º bearing edges
• 13-ply maple wood hoops

Maple

Gretsch’s Maple snare drum is very warm with bright “top end” to the initial attack. Sensitive to the touch, this classic maple sounding snare is an ideal choice for multi-dynamic playing. Constructed using many of the Gretsch features, (Die Cast Hoops, double ended snare lug, Silver Sealer interior), this beautiful instrument is one of the most versatile and reasonably priced snare drums in our assortment.

• 10-ply maple shell
• Gloss Natural finish
• 30º bearing edges
• Die cast hoops

The 'Swamp Dawg'

Dubbed the “Swamp Dawg,” this multi-faceted drum is a versatile addition to the Full Range series. The deep 8"x14" mahogany shell, when tuned low, creates a swampy, dark, throaty, “low-fi” timbre reminiscent of historic recordings from the seventies. At mid and higher tunings, the Swamp Dawg cuts with saturating attack and full body. The 6-ply mahogany shell, 8 tube lugs and triple flange hoops work together to let the drum open up and breath while the 42-strand snare wires and double-ply, coated Remo® Emperor batter head give the drum extra bite and playability.

• 6-ply mahogany shell
• Natural Satin finish
• 30º bearing edges
• Triple flanged steel hoops

Walnut with Maple Inlay

The Gretsch Walnut snare adds another sound and look to the Full Range assortment. The 8-ply walnut shell produces a snappy attack but with a punchy low end; great for lower tuning while also adding extra bottom to higher tunings. We’ve also added a dual maple inlay to the outer ply, giving this drum a look that is as unique as the sound it makes. Due to the construction process and organic aesthetics of walnut, no two drums will look alike, which creates a boutique vibe.

• 8-ply Walnut shell with maple inlay
• Gloss Natural finish
• 30º bearing edges
• Triple flanged steel hoops

Ash

Gretsch specifically developed the 10-ply Gretsch Formula Ash shell for a sharper, more aggressive sound characteristic but with a controlled sustain. We also offer these drums in the 7x13 and 6.5x14 configurations to cover any musical situation. The visual aesthetic of the shell lets the true natural beauty of Ash show through, as no two drums look alike.

• 10-ply Ash shell
• Natural Satin finish
• 30º bearing edges

Ash Side

The Gretsch Ash side snare is the perfect complement to any drum set or percussion rig. It’s 10-ply Ash formula shell combined with the convenient Gretsch GTS mounting system creates a snare with a piercing back beat and convenient mounting option throughout your kit or percussion rig.

• 10-ply Ash shell
• Satin Ebony finish
• 30º bearing edges
• GTS Mount to use as side snare

Black Hawk Mighty Mini

The BLACKHAWK® Mighty-Mini 6 lug snare drum features a 7-ply Poplar shell, 1.6mm steel triple flange hoops, and 30 degree bearing edges. Bright, snappy, and piercing in sound, the Mighty-Mini comes standard with our Full Range Direct-To-Shell mounting system allowing easy placement almost anywhere throughout your kit.

• 7-ply poplar shell
• 30º bearing edges
• 1.6mm triple flanged steel hoops
• GTS Mount to use as side snare