This is the 2020 Catalina Special Edition! The newest addition to Gretsch's Full Range family, this is the CS2 Catalina Special Edition Bop Kit in Walnut Burst Gloss. For this demo, we put Remo Coated Ambassadors on the tom batters and clear Ambassadors on the resos. On the bass drum batter, we put a Coated Ambassador, and and the reso, a Remo Fiberskyn Diplomat. Performed by Gabriel Landa.
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This configuration is:
18 x 14 Bass Drum
12 x 8 Tom
14 x 14 Floor Tom
5.5x14 Snare Drum
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The interiors are marked with the year and wood type, and the kit has "Special Edition" badges. The exterior is a glossy laquer, and the interior is a sealed natural finish.
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Features:
+7-Ply Walnut/Maple Hybrid Shell
+30º bearing edges
+Satin Wood Hoops & Hoop Clips on all Rack, Floor, and Snare Drums
+Rack Tom Direct-To-Shell Mount
+Low-profile tom and floor tom leg brackets
+Low-profile tom and floor tom leg brackets
+Single cymbal mount and 12.7mm L-Arms
+Gretsch T-Wing nut/bolt
+"Gas cap" bass drum mount plate with "G" memory lock
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From Gretsch:
"Only available in 2020, this Catalina Special Edition’s hybrid shell features 7-ply Walnut/Maple construction, delivering a warm, resonant tone that’s excellent for a variety of musical applications. 30º bearing edges and vintage-style maple counter hoops offer a punchy, focused sound. Mounting hardware includes a classic “gas cap” bass drum plate and a direct-to-shell mount on the rack tom. This custom-inspired Full Range kit is not to be missed."
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Cymbals: 22" Istanbul Agop "Tony Williams" Ride, 20" Istanbul Agop 30th Anniversary Ride, 14" Zildjian Vintage Avedis Hi Hats
Gabe plays Vater Superjazz sticks.
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We used two AKG C214 microphones as overheads, a Shure SM57 on the snare, a Shure SM57 on the hi-hats, and an AKG d112 on the bass drum.
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MICS
Shure SM57 - amzn.to/42oXes2
AKG C214 - amzn.to/3pxyFKQ
AKG D12 VR - amzn.to/3MdJafl
(Alternate Bass Drum Mic) | AKG D112 - amzn.to/42ZS5qz
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INTERFACE
Focusrite 18i20 - amzn.to/44NZF9d
(Alternate) 18i8 - amzn.to/3pwiLRi
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HARDWARE
DW 6000 Ultralight - amzn.to/3VNUjXv
DW5000 Bass Drum Pedal - amzn.to/3MmFWGE
Yamaha Felt Beater - amzn.to/3M12fjt
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DRUM HEADS
Remo Coated Ambassador 12 - amzn.to/3VXFPo8
Remo Coated Ambassador 14 - amzn.to/3VXFPo8
Remo Clear Ambassador 12 - amzn.to/42xBxpM
Remo Clear Ambassador 14 - amzn.to/3I7Bw3U
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STICKS
Vater Super Jazz - amzn.to/42R1HDF
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Filmed/Recorded/Edited by Mikailo Kasha (@minkendo64)
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Lastly, LET US KNOW what you want to see next! Any particular kits? Any songs? Drum heads? Let us know! We've got lots planned for this year, so we hope you stick around and enjoy! Cheers!