In 1883, Friedrich Gretsch opened a small music store in Brooklyn, New York, building drums, banjos and tambourines – a business that grew to become one of the most revered drum builders in the world. 140 years on, and Gretsch are still one of the most beloved drum companies in music’s history.
Introducing the Limited Edition Gretsch 140th Anniversary Drum Kit – To celebrate 140 years of building world-class drums, Gretsch have meticulously created two kits to pay tribute to Gretsch’s rich legacy, and offer a collectible piece of Gretsch history to drummers that will be admired for decades to come.
The 140th Limited Edition kit is made of a 6-ply Maple/Poplar/Gum construction with an exclusive Ebony Stardust gloss lacquer, and it’s striking aesthetic is complimented by gleaming Nickel-plated hardware. Each kit comes with a custom-designed set of 140th anniversary drum bags and a certificate of authenticity signed by Fred Gretsch and the factory craftsmen who built them.
To ensure this kit is a truly special, rare, and collectible piece, only 70 kits of each configuration are to be produced.
Specifications
- Snare: 5″ x 14″
- Rack Tom: 8″ x 12″
- Floor Tom: 14″ x 14″
- Kick Drum: 14″ x 18″
- Shell Material: 6-Ply Maple/Poplar/Gum Hybrid
- Hoops: Gretsch Die-Cast
- Shell Finish: Ebony Stardust Gloss Lacquer
- Hardware Finish: Plated Nickel
- Included Items
- G140 Drum Bag Set
- Certificate of Authenticity
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