Gretsch Rock Shootout: Broadkaster vs. Brooklyn vs. USA Custom (Part 3 of 4)

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Have you ever wanted to know the differences between a ‪@gretschdrumsusa‬ retsch USA Custom, Broadkaster, and Brooklyn? So did we! This is PART 3 of our 4-part shootout of Gretsch USA Drum Sets! Part 4: Big Rock Kits coming soon!
Links to Purchase Drums:
Gretsch Broadkaster 4pc Drum Set 22/12/16/14 Satin Antique Maple w/Mount
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/BK4PC22WM-SAM
Gretsch Brooklyn 4pc Drum Set 22/12/16/14 Satin Antique Maple w/Mount
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/BL4PC22WM-SAM
Gretsch USA Custom 4pc Drum Set 22/12/16/14 Satin Antique Maple w/Mount
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/USACUS4PC22WM-SAM
Cymbals: NEW Sabian AAX (without the new logo) Prototypes
CALL FOR DETAILS: (603)319-8109
Heads used:
Tom/Snare Tops: Remo Coated Ambassadors
Tom Bottoms: Remo Clear Ambassadors
Snare Bottom: Remo Hazy Ambassador
Bass Drum: Remo Powerstroke 3 Coated / Coated Ambassador Reso
TuneBot Settings:
SD: B-D4 R-F3
12: B-F3 R-A3
16: B-F2 R-B2
22: Tuned By Ear
Buy Tunebot here:
buydru.ms/TBG-001
Microphones Used:
Kick - Audix D6 & Shure KSM32
Snare - Telefunken m80
Toms - Earthworks DM20
Overheads - Earthworks SR25
Mono Room - Shure KSM32
Room Mics - Earthworks QTC30
Earthworks DK25/L DrumKit System
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/DK25/L
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@charlesavino8826 3 жыл бұрын

Ok, I've owned my Brooklyns from DCP for a year now. I have tried every tuning possible and the result? There is no limit- you can tune these babies anyway you want and they just sing right back at you! Their response cuts right through your body, it's that lively and strong. I sold my 1980's USA power tom kit to afford them and I have no regrets. I have two other kits from other manfacturers that I use live and in rehearsal spaces and I'm always a little disappointed going back to them. Unless I play Carnegie Hall or Madison Square Garden or Steely Dan calls, the Brooklyns are staying in my house so I can play them seven days a week! Thanks DCP!!

@luckyrocks1 4 жыл бұрын

I love everything about the Custom USA. Most especially the tone!

@keithferris9574 2 жыл бұрын

Every time I come back and listen to the USA Custom it always is the best drum sound period.

@abhimanyugarg2450 5 жыл бұрын

One of the only channels in which I don’t skip the talking at the beginning! Love the videos, keep it up!

@drumcenternh 5 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear, thanks so much for watching.

@Theeightmilebend 5 жыл бұрын

This series is incredible ! Thanks for doing this !!

@felixweber6593 4 жыл бұрын

Makes me happy with my choice : I own a Brooklyn (14X22, 9x13, 16x16 with a 5.5 steel snare) in a Gold Sparkle finish... they are gorgeous to look at and to listen to... Once again, thanks for this great job... I'll jump to the last video now...

@jerejones2798 5 жыл бұрын

I am 67 years young, and working on buying my last new set. I have not played in 40 years, but was fortunate to have Rogers, Ludwig, and Gretsch sets. I have recently been able to audition some Tama, Gretsch, Ludwig, and DW sets, but your comparison segments are immensely helpful. As of yet, I have not made a final decision, but BroadKaster is definitely in the running.

@mikezes 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you DCP for these wonderful spotlights on one of the most iconic drum sounds in music, Gretsch! I picked up my USA Customs a couple years ago. As a first time Gretsch owner, I smile every time I sit behind those drums. My wife and I are planning a trip to the east coast later this year, I'll definitely be paying you all a visit, thanks again!

@drumcenternh 5 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to it, Mike. Thanks for watching!

@CesardeCoco 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this accurate, honest and objective comparison. One can perfectly understand how much effort you put into this series of videos and they are so helpful to make the right choice!! Thanks guys.

@harranjwilliams 5 жыл бұрын

This is flippin awesome. Thank you for doing these videos. Now to play a bunch of gigs and get that Brooklyn kit!

@MikeLuke 5 жыл бұрын

Was waiting for that. I‘d go for the Brooklyn, without a doubt. A perfect translation of that Gretsch sound into modern music - with an affordable price tag. And how beautiful they look with that natural wooden hoop on the bass drum. 😍

@JumboRC 5 жыл бұрын

I own USA Custom and Brooklyn sets. Both are great but I prefer using my Brooklyn set on gigs where I’m not miked. They will cut through guitar amps with ease. If I’m miked or in the recording studio, which isn’t that often, I much prefer my USA Custom set.

@DrummerDanny76 Жыл бұрын

"miced"

@ianmatthews9763 10 ай бұрын

@@DrummerDanny76 Mic’d 👍

@DMB92 5 жыл бұрын

Outdone yourselves again! love this series!

@bobbydtv1 5 жыл бұрын

the sound on your videos has become the best up here ,outstanding job folks

@Rab35 5 жыл бұрын

To my ears, they all sound pretty close to each other. In studio, any of these kits would do. Those Brooklyn's are awesome to my naked ear (room mics). I go for a boomier sound anyway. To each his own. Thanks DCP!

@drumcenternh 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Robbie.

@brettwaterhouse882 2 жыл бұрын

Love the Brooklyn set! Awesome full-body sound!

@JC-sj2pd 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve had my Brooklyn kit for 5 years now and it’s the best sounding kit I’ve ever owned.

@kriscullen3378 5 жыл бұрын

Custom are my favorites, but love all 3! Snares all sound great!

@Gretsch0997 5 жыл бұрын

Great Job on this! Thanks fir the video.

@supraphonic88 5 жыл бұрын

I'm personally a big fan of the definition and attack of the USA Customs bring (especially the kick!) along with the classic, old-school warmth and shorter decay all these shells offer. To my ear it's almost the perfect middle ground between the fat tones of old-school reinforcement-ring Ludwig sets and the modern, tune-to-a-specific-note presence of Yamaha and Sonor sets.

@jcw91371 5 жыл бұрын

Too much fun! Thanks again for the videos; it's wonderful that you guys carry practically everything, as that allows you to give us good, subjective content instead of a sales pitch. We all have our favorites of course, but I always feel like I'm getting the honest take of a drummer just sitting behind the kit and giving an impression. And that's pretty much all you can ask for. Well done! Todays winner: USA Custom. I was somewhat shocked that the Brooklyn didn't pull this one out, but it appears that when you get in to the larger bass drums and start laying in, in that gum wood starts to sing!

@leeyoung5747 5 жыл бұрын

Another Home Run Guys, Thanks so much 🥁

@jergervasi3331 2 жыл бұрын

All three sound great!

@ianmatthews9763 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely love this! Brilliant.

@brianmcknight6136 Жыл бұрын

Very informative and helpful! I love them all….

@davidsuprenant893 5 жыл бұрын

I'm 3 for 3 on the Brooklyn's. I just love the sound of these drums with the 302 hoops.There all great kits ,something for everybody.!!!

@rashldrahman1049 Жыл бұрын

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@rashldrahman1049 Жыл бұрын

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@jacksdrums1 5 жыл бұрын

I'm liking the 22x 14" Bass drums the shallow depth sound good and much lighter and easy to carry

@wlue1 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that review, that was really well done and helpful for my information.

@drumcenternh 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@hansheld467 5 жыл бұрын

For me: Broadkaster Kick & Snare - Usa Custom Toms... They all sound great though!

@artcorvolet 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@michaelanderson2881 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I thought.

@Drummerpocket 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking that too.....

@vincenzoa2929 4 жыл бұрын

I love them all!

@marcgingergagne6701 Жыл бұрын

Kudos DCP! Awesome and Informative Video! They all were Winners in My book! But The Broadcasters were the ones that I preferred.. I loved the tone of the shells and the attack when you get on them! Thanks, Marc🎶👍🥁

@meekoloco 5 жыл бұрын

I love all these drums but man my ears love how the Brooklyns sound. Maple and poplar, incredible combo, you almost can’t screw those up.

@terrydonegan1622 3 жыл бұрын

Just acquired a Brooklyn grey nitron. 24x14, 13 + 16. Cob snare too. Can't wait to play it. Great review. Broadcaster did it 4 me actually, seemed more open

@matthewpaluch777 5 жыл бұрын

Bring on the BIG boy kits! ( part 4)

@NathanRaboudBuns 4 жыл бұрын

Brooklyn is dyno might!!! 👍 Gotta add it to my collection.

@CheezMaster333 Жыл бұрын

INTRO: USA Custom - 2:20 - snare on 2:43 Broadkaster - 6:08 - snare on 6:25 Brooklyn - 8:47 - snare on 9:08 OHs: USA Custom - 2:49 Broadkaster - 6:43 Brooklyn - 9:33 ROOMS: USA Custom - 3:15 Broadkaster - 7:13 Brooklyn - 10:00 FULL MIX: USA Custom - 3:41 Broadkaster - 7:37 Brooklyn - 10:29

@rollzolo 10 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@carltontriplett4947 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@elvin38 3 жыл бұрын

Impressive, tremendous work, you make the best drumset videos available. I salute you from Marseilles, France. The USA Custom, with your perfect recording and comparison setup sounds best to me. I’m partial because it is my regular setup in jazz (2004 bop kit) and all around (22 drop G set). If it may occur to choose a kit to buy, I would always go to USA Custom, even because it is the gold standard : once you have one that will secure you for the best sound in recording or live situation, you may enjoy a trip in Broadcaster or Brooklyn from time to time. Another big thank you!

@drumcenternh 3 жыл бұрын

Merci, Laurent!

@klauth_Yksyn 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, makes me want to buy drums !

@jamesohlinger1137 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome review!! Can you make a similar vid with the Catalina club Rock sizes & the Catalina maple (don't think the maples have a 24" kick but that's ok) for us guys that don't have very deep pockets? That would be AWESOME sauce!! Or go all out & throw all the cheaper rock kits together like the Pearl decade, pdp concept classic wood hoop, pork pie hip pig, & who ever else makes a good 24, 13, 16 kit. Just a suggestion. Keep up the good work guys! U Rock!!

@osterkenn 5 жыл бұрын

Room mic's are the best sample of what the drum would sound like live. No competition for me. USA Custom.

@drs-Rigo-Reus 4 жыл бұрын

yup, was the best of the three. Easy choice. If you got the dough.

@zandiskoul 4 жыл бұрын

Only room mics matter for reviews. The studio covers a multitude of sins and sound manipulation.

@christianscheidl5364 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. But Broadkaster snare...

@douglassako7497 3 жыл бұрын

I recently received a 6.5x14 Broadkaster 20 lug snare from you and couldn't be happier. The 3 ply Maple/Poplar/Maple shell is articulate and FAT! With the 302 hoops, it's a modern take on a vintage sound. Bravo Gretsch and thank you Drum Center of Portsmouth for another seamless transaction.

@drumcenternh 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Enjoy that beautiful drum!

@rustycalvez7137 5 жыл бұрын

great videos! I have been wanting to upgrade from my Catalina maple kit. Think its the Brooklyn's for me. Now what color....

@JakeStaffin 5 жыл бұрын

What a great comparison. I didn't know what really made these kits drastically different until seeing these videos, I think the USA Custom and Brooklyn have the more punchy side of warm, but the Broadkaster has so much depth to the sound. As for my favorite, it's a toss up between Brooklyn and USA Custom for me!!

@sellsn01 4 жыл бұрын

I really like that older dry sound of the Broadcaster set. Just sounds right.

@aldoortiz4797 2 жыл бұрын

I own 60s round badge kit, and this time i like the broadkaster it makes the difference in warmer and rounded tone.

@davidedwards7448 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Shane!! They all sounded very good, but I believe the USA Customs have the most range from my experience.Do I hear a Seafoam kit calling me soon eh!!

@sethcashman1011 5 жыл бұрын

The Brooklyns sound fantastic here.

@joeakaradej8666 4 жыл бұрын

Brooklyn for me , I felt that sound similar to Ludwig classic maple. (Open and big sound) I own Ludwig Classic maple now. 🙂

@mrpotatoheadracing 4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking Ludwig myself too when you played the Brooklyn set...

@craigjohnchronicles2504 Жыл бұрын

That Broadcaster kick drum. ...just....wow!

@jemmace2586 Жыл бұрын

I know one thing for sure... Gretsch make killer drums and that there's only a hard choice to be made hearing these three sets, 😄 can't believe how good the Brooklyn kit sounds for the money! I'm from the UK and love my Premier drum's which I reckon, take some beating and especially when it comes to or came to, the quality from the alleged lower end kit's. As usual the best drum review KZfaq channel, period.

@MrStarship3 5 жыл бұрын

Beyond Awesome 👏🏻 Gentleman 🎩 The USA 🇺🇸 Custom all the way baby!🥁

@PapaLeech89 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!

@drumcenternh 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Rysiu!

@changusdrummer4729 4 жыл бұрын

the brooklyn wooooow!!!! :O, please make a review of the renown maple

@joshuatappan2407 3 жыл бұрын

I think they all sound great, but Brooklyn won out for me, so I bought one. The guys at Drum Center were super helpful. Sounded different in person, but still a great sounding kit, and as Shane said "full of thwomp".

@bretonwescott5983 5 жыл бұрын

I find that my 2018 Broadkasters in 22, 12, & 16 with matching snare pair well with Remo coated Ambassador X at a medium-high tuning.

@bretonwescott5983 5 жыл бұрын

What does DCP recommend for this kit as far as the best heads and tuning to bring out this drum's particular sound?

@davidperez5089 5 жыл бұрын

Damn 1st listen to that USA C, deep and ballsy! No wonder Gar Samuelson played/recorded them. R.I.P. brother.

@SONORSQ2guy 5 жыл бұрын

Brooklyn by a landslide! 👍

@klank67 5 жыл бұрын

I think I still like the USA Customs best but they all sound great!

@martindalby1365 5 ай бұрын

The USA Customs sounds amazing. It’s my Dream set from now on, but the Brooklyns also sound great and are more affordable, so It’s more likely I’ll buy those one day. Great comparison video 👍

@anthonyn1312 2 жыл бұрын

I love 💕😘🥳🤩 and like Gretsch Boardkaster rock drum kit!

@checono24 5 жыл бұрын

There all good I go with usa custom have always used then and never had any problems recording and live USA customs

@Monsterdrumma 5 жыл бұрын

For me USA’s, Brooklyn’s then the broadkaster’s. Would I be disappointed with any of them, not even close as they all sound incredible but I am a USA custom’s guy to the core!

@mattharbison7776 5 жыл бұрын

Like you said they all sound great but i give the edge to the Brooklyns!

@johnthibodeaux5189 3 жыл бұрын

Brooklyn’s have a lot of projection and are loud compared to the others. Love em all. I have a Brooklyn kit and a vintage kit which is essentially a USA custom

@Ben-Jamminalot 5 жыл бұрын

Great sounds!! You can be Todd S's doppelganger holy shit

@roybeckerman9253 4 жыл бұрын

Brooklyns have the Slingerland vintage warmth...probably the best sounding drums ever made. Used by Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa...they would have loved these.

@dreamdrummer01 5 жыл бұрын

Brooklyn kick and snare, they sound great but then you hear the others and you know why the drop in price. Toms really nice

@DustyCowdog 4 жыл бұрын

FYI ... The best concept in drum demos'.... it's the Head to Head thing... that's when you really notice the differences. Cheers!

@PhilRounds 5 жыл бұрын

I think the snares sounded the most distinct from each other. I agree...The Brooklyns sound a lot like my modern Ludwig Classic Maple kit. Ludwig has come a long way in shell design.

@southernstingray2743 5 жыл бұрын

Brooklyn for me,choice vid cheers

@drumcenternh 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@adrianyuijanflores5243 5 жыл бұрын

USA Custom 2:20 Broadkaster 6:07 Brooklyn 8:46 Head to Head 12:00

@tmaddrummer 5 жыл бұрын

Shane, was there a bit of Toto "Hold The Line" in there during the Brooklyn review? For anyone on the fence over Gretsch, if this doesn't take you Home, I don't know what will. Another fantastic DCP Review!

@Severen45 5 жыл бұрын

Brooklyn

@rhythmista7707 5 жыл бұрын

USA CUSTOM - All purpose drums with wide tuning range BROADKASTER - Big band and jazz and recording all purpose. BROOKLYN - Modern sound, wide tuning range, for modern rock and recording. That's my take..😁

@HGH44309 5 жыл бұрын

Now you have the 12" toms in three of four comparison videos. I was really hoping for a 13" here.

@drumcenternh 5 жыл бұрын

We're using 13" toms in our upcoming part 4. 13/16/24

@mcTOOSH1 2 жыл бұрын

Really love watching your videos very informative! Although how are these ‘Rock’ kits? Surely a Rock kit is 13,16,24? cheers

@frankleira5937 4 жыл бұрын

I want Barrett's kit! 🤪🤪🤪

@traviswoodall6547 3 жыл бұрын

Brooklyn is SO hard to beat. My word, those things sound and LOOK incredible...all of them actually. I just picked up a Brooklyn 5.5x14 snare and at first I wasn’t impressed....until I put a mic on it and listened to it without room bias...holy shit is that thing good. Sensitive and articulate. I’m beginning to believe in ‘that great Gretsch sound’ after all.

@musshwins412 3 жыл бұрын

I love my Brooklyn standard snare. I feel lucky to own one.

@scottkinsey4392 5 жыл бұрын

Man I just don’t know.. USA Custom was awesome, but I like the look and the sound of the Brooklyn kick drum. The floor tom on the Broadcaster I thought sounded cool swampy with a quick decay. Shoot in conclusion I think either series would work great in any situation.if I did a custom build I would take USA Custom rack tom, Brooklyn kick and the Broadcaster FT and add an 18 in there too. Also I would get all 3 snare drums to boot 😎 Again guys another good comparison series, looking forward to the next one big drums 😁

@drumcenternh 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Scott!

@Scottisticks 5 жыл бұрын

@@drumcenternh absorbed anytime!

@josephs5587 3 жыл бұрын

Room Mic comparison times 3:16 USA Custom 7:14 Broadkaster 10:00 Brooklyn

@DrummerMagnusAndersson 2 жыл бұрын

They all sound good, but Brooklyn is my favorite. And I wish the tune bot settings where more specific, are those notes the lug tension or when you hit in the middle of the head? When I tune those are two different readings.

@1111Paiste 5 жыл бұрын

All the drums sounds incredible here....but, OMG! those Sabian AAX prototypes!! Holy smokes! Are those on the market yet?

@PhilHenDrums Жыл бұрын

Call me crazy, but my favorite would be the USA Custom snare, the Brooklyn bass drum, and the Broadkaster toms. A Franken-Gretsch kit!

@ScottHunterBooks 2 ай бұрын

Guys, can I just check you don't mean SD: B-D4 R-F4 re the snare tune bot settings? Reso -F3 would be a pitch of 174.6 hz which sounds quite a bit too low for a snare reso setting - F4 would be 350hz which sounds more the norm. Thanks!

@mattharbison2011 4 жыл бұрын

They are all great sounding drum kits!!!..But for the money the Brooklyns would be my 1st choice!!!

@drumcenternh 4 жыл бұрын

Incredible value for a USA-made kit. Thanks for watching, Matt!

@72Stiles 5 ай бұрын

Broadkasters were the standout. That snare was alive, and the musical notes of the toms rang. Brooklyn and USA Custom were very close to each other.

@jrfrondelli2023 2 жыл бұрын

The USA Custom has THE tone, but man, Broadkaster and Brooklyn are also awesome. The Broadkaster could be the "Charlie Watts Signature kit". His sizes, and his RB's were 3-ply.

@teacher5376 3 жыл бұрын

Both .I like very very much .....super

@kyleboggs1966 Жыл бұрын

You can see that you're using AAX cymbals, but specifically whick models? also, I just got a Broadkaster. I absolutely love it

@egostarter 5 жыл бұрын

o damn, bass drum is amazing sound

@TheJaeWolfWild 5 жыл бұрын

Broadkaster kick and snare USA toms

@roybeckerman9253 4 жыл бұрын

The Brooklyns for mine..great vintage sound, A COB snare would sound better, though.

@sammarchello8400 Жыл бұрын

They all sound as good as each other. keep in mind, with the band playing out front, know one would really know the difference. It's what the drummer is playing behind the kit will know and what one prefers! but listening to the Head-to-Head segment, I would have to say The USA Custom, wins hands down, it has a distinct hi-end quality sound about it.

@tracywescott3085 5 жыл бұрын

Where do you see the Broadkaster "living" with regards to tuning range and what are the best heads for the 12 & 16 toms? I am using Remo coated Ambassador X with med-high tuning.

@blakegowan6623 5 жыл бұрын

For me the Broadkasters have the most Mojo...but the Toms are a bit dry. The Brooklyns sound great but are dry as well all around. The USA Customs are best all around....would go with that.