Which Gretsch snare will you choose?
Gretsch has more choices than ever when it comes to achieving the ultimate personalized snare sound. No matter what style of music you play, both USA-made and Full Range™ snares offer a sonic palette that’s just waiting to be discovered.
5" × 14" hammered black steel
Unique in both appearance and performance, this snare’s 1.2mm steel shell uses its slightly oversized hammering impressions to deliver focused tone and a slightly dry attack. The 10-lug drum features 4mm die cast hoops, an adjustable throw-off and Remo® drumheads.
5" × 14" usa custom
The USA Custom Snare Drum has been an essential component of “that great Gretsch sound” for over 65 years. The legendary maple/gum shell is expertly finished with a 30º bearing edge and Gretsch’s exclusive Silver Sealer interior. Handcrafted one-at-a-time in Gretsch’s Ridgeland, South Carolina factory, USA Custom snares come with a seemingly endless variety of hardware and finish options.
6½" × 14" solid steel
The Gretsch 3mm Solid Steel snare is a stunning combination of power, definition and sensitivity. Plated in deep black chrome, this 10-lug drum features 4mm die cast hoops, a Micro-Sensitive Throw-Off, snap-in key holder, 42-strand snare wires and Gretsch Permatone heads by Remo®.
8" × 14" swamp dawg mahogany
When tuned low, the deep, 6-ply mahogany shell produces a throaty, “low-fi” timbre reminiscent of many historic recordings from the 1970s. At higher tunings, the Swamp Dawg cuts with saturating attack and full body. The drum features 8 tube lugs, triple-flanged hoops, 42-strand snare wires, an adjustable throw-off and Remo® drumheads.
6½" × 14" brooklyn
chrome over steel
This bold and beautiful snare drum possesses a balanced combination of medium to high frequencies, with sharp attack and impressive sustain. The drum features a 2mm chrome-plated steel shell, 10-lug Gretsch “302” triple-flanged hoops, 20-strand snare wires, Lightning throw-off and Gretsch Permatone heads by Remo®.
6½" × 14" hammered black steel
with wood hoops
The combination of the 1.2mm hammered steel shell and rock maple wood hoops results in a snare drum that offers all of the advantages of a metal drum with greater attack and darker tone. The 10-lug drum features an adjustable throw-off and Remo® drumheads.