Gretsch Drums Catalina Club 4-piece Drum Kit Review by Sweetwater

No video

Gretsch Drums Catalina Club 4-piece Drum Kit Review by Sweetwater

Рет қаралды 196,558

Күн бұрын

Hi everybody, today we're taking a look at the Catalina Club four-piece kit from Gretsch Drums. These are mahogany drums, which are known for their rich and warm tone. It would make a great jazz kit, but I think these drums are versatile enough to accommodate a wide range of styles, especially if you experiment with different types of drum heads.
I really like the 18" kick drum - this kick even comes with a lift to make sure your beater hits the drum directly in the center. The 18" size creates a really punchy sound. The toms sound really sweet too, with a nice round sound and good definition. Factor in the sensitive snare drum, and there's a lot of potential for expression in this kit.
Thanks for watching - click the link below for more info and hi-res photos!
-- Nick D'Virgilio
Get this Catalina Club 4-piece kit here: www.sweetwater....

Пікірлер: 133

@throwdown47 8 жыл бұрын

This guy is a killer drummer

@GediSpock 7 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking exactly that.

@selwynkatz519 5 жыл бұрын

..he is..

@ronmexico2317 5 жыл бұрын

Great drummer, good sales pitch. Cheap beginner kit.

@AaronLevyDrums 5 жыл бұрын

@@ronmexico2317 You want cheap beginner, go to the Gretsch Energy.

@ronmexico2317 5 жыл бұрын

@@AaronLevyDrums Who said I wanted cheap beginner?

@deesnuggets730 7 жыл бұрын

PLAYS BREATH TAKING DRUM SOLO how you doing everybody

@andrewmurphy5310 4 жыл бұрын

Man runs sub two hour marathon how you doing everybody

@DoppelgangerShockwave 5 жыл бұрын

Man, I cannot believe the punch of that little 18" bass drum! Gretsch made a masterpiece with the Catalina Club kit! :)

@oskarfield8696 2 жыл бұрын

Its because it has a powerstroke 3 clear as a batter head

@shawnbruce6934 Ай бұрын

This kit sounds Amazing! I have the one with the 20" kick. Doesn't hurt when You have Nick behind it doing the demo.

@chazsinger 4 жыл бұрын

Best demo I've seen on this kit period! I sold off my DW and vintage Rogers kit last year after the divorce and started getting calls if I could fill in from time to time. I had kept all my hardware and Zildjian cymbals, so I just needed basic shell kit. I found mine in Copper Sparkle and fell in love! When they pulled the snare down, I knew I was in deep shit brother. Now that I've heard that kick drum with the hole in the head and light treatment inside, I'm so happy! I wish they would sell a set of bags for this as an add on. Are you listening Sweetwater???

@sjang816 8 жыл бұрын

this guy is so entertaining and skilled! I love all his reviews

@roybeckerman9253 4 жыл бұрын

Best value kits on the markets. Have a far more expensive sound, than their price suggests. They actually sound better than a lot of more expensive drums....especially these mahogany kits...very vintage sound.

@Amp1771 8 жыл бұрын

I'm a fan of the way you play. I can't get that Gene Krupa beat out my head

@selwynkatz519 5 жыл бұрын

The video intro Nick is playing an uptempo latin based bossa nova...combing a jazzy feel...and yes after a Krupa thing.

@g10ronaldinho 7 жыл бұрын

One of the best reviews I've seen on KZfaq

@roybeckerman9253 6 жыл бұрын

Best value for money drums on the market. Great starting way to buy Gretsch.

@roybeckerman9253 6 жыл бұрын

Probably the best value drums on the market today. At the lower end of the Gretsch range, but sound better than a lot of the more expensive kits around.

@matt_pears 4 жыл бұрын

Best budget kit out there!

@roybeckerman7843 2 жыл бұрын

This video was 6 years ago. I wonder what improvements have been made since then..?

@robertocalderonabogado1427 5 жыл бұрын

Nick Di Virgilio is so talented if you give him a Hello Kitty Drum kit he would play a killer solo!!!

@hombreenojado 4 жыл бұрын

I honestly wish I'd seen these before I bought my Tama kit.

@sierragold 3 жыл бұрын

WOW!!! The opening was insane!

@DustyCowdog 6 жыл бұрын

Dang, Nick... Kills that little kit. Awesome!

@Milkacow77 5 жыл бұрын

Paul Rudd is a hell of a drummer

@damonson3614 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t see it

@fecatellus1337 3 жыл бұрын

You mean Joey Tribbiani

@djevlhelvete 3 жыл бұрын

You mean Jon Lovitz...

@adesulaimankramadibratasem4086 8 жыл бұрын

solid playing Nick, really great sounding drum.

@gaspasser 4 жыл бұрын

Nick should have his own KZfaq channel. He would do very well.

@roybeckerman9253 5 жыл бұрын

These sound much better , than some of the very expensive kits around. Not sure about the quality of the finish and fittings, but the sound is very good. What you can save on the cost of the drums, you can spend on better cymbals

@Drumsticksmcgee 5 жыл бұрын

I got the 2006 model year brand new. Sweet sounding set.

@jamesnortonofficial1566 5 жыл бұрын

This little kit has punch, I can't believe the kick👍

@Jackson-DeGrappo 7 жыл бұрын

Why are a lot of the drums sets that are played not available anymore? Whenever I click the link a lot of the time it says it's not a available.

@SteveH4es 7 жыл бұрын

sticks45 i just bought these offline at a drum store in Maine. You have to dig for them.

@JakeStaffin 3 жыл бұрын

Because this specific finish isn't made anymore. There are a few finishes available for the Catalina Club now.

@dilankarun9172 4 жыл бұрын

Every time I see Nick do a Demo, I want to buy the kit, including this one. I was going to buy another kit he did a demo on , until I realized I already had it ! lol

@IanOSullivan1965 8 жыл бұрын

Great video Nick. Really informative.

@mitchellhughes5180 3 жыл бұрын

Those look so awesome

@davidmcaninch4714 4 жыл бұрын

Mr. D’Virgilio, I know you probably won’t respond to this, but I think you’re an awesome musician!!!!!!!

@OnBendedKneeMusic 8 жыл бұрын

love the chops!

@damienalexray6327 8 жыл бұрын

I've been having my eye on these drums for a while now and am curious to how they would hold up in more atmospheric and texture driven styles such as Post Rock and Ambient. I love that 18" kick.

@ronmexico2317 5 жыл бұрын

Cheap mahogany goes out of round over time without reinforcement rings.

@jngarr Жыл бұрын

It should be noted that even though these are "mahogany", not all mahoganies are created equal. These are made of luan mahogany, also called Philippine mahogany, which is a lower quality compared to other mahoganies used in some drums, some of which are no longer harvested. That said, I still like the sound of my Cat Clubs.

@berniz2282 8 жыл бұрын

The Great Gretsch Sound ! ! For a low price Wasaaaaaaa ! !

@zepgen8 8 жыл бұрын

Nic you are so talented..

@johnhoudyshell7551 4 жыл бұрын

Try pricing drums made in mahagony from Ludwig or DW they are a bargain...

@adamwilson1691 4 жыл бұрын

damn Nick, you play like a pro

@jacobdeleon9191 8 жыл бұрын

im sure getting that one for b-day

@sharonbrown655 8 жыл бұрын

Do you constantly have to tune the drums? How often do you have to tune them?

@blakegowan6623 8 жыл бұрын

Tuned to perfection....you guys use a drum dial or what?

@brhythms_22 8 жыл бұрын

Can I add one more Tom next to 1st Tom?

@Monsterdrumma 8 жыл бұрын

You can add toms to these kits but this color is done so you would have to get a current Catalina kit color that is available to ad a tom.

@andrewmeece2064 6 жыл бұрын

Great video man. What type of pedal and cymbals are you using?

@roybeckerman9253 5 жыл бұрын

If you closed your eyes, how many could tell the difference between these and the expensive kits.

@roybeckerman9253 7 жыл бұрын

Good sound. How is the quality of the fittings, over a period of time.

@ronmexico2317 5 жыл бұрын

not good. Cheap is not only referring to price!

@tmaddrummer 4 жыл бұрын

If only this finish was still available......

@nospoon17 4 жыл бұрын

tmaddrummer .... ikr I would totally buy this finish but I’ll be going with the blue satin flame since this finish is no longer available. I’m still very excited to get this kit. It has that warm thump I always wanted for a tone.

@tmaddrummer 4 жыл бұрын

James Name enjoy each and every beat Drum Brother!

@dominquedudink1774 8 жыл бұрын

How tight and stuff did you tune the snare and toms?

@sweetwater 8 жыл бұрын

+dominque dudink Hey there, I didn't tune the drums up that high. They were sort of in the middle. There was definitely room to go up or down. Take care, Nick

@founboy78 8 жыл бұрын

the best bass head to use is Evans

@drumgod0695 3 жыл бұрын

Aquarian’s are better

@stephenlandry9061 6 жыл бұрын

I’m a Ludwig guy, but the Gretsch club kit is the best sounding small kit !!

@ronmexico2317 5 жыл бұрын

Stephen, don't be a sucker. Do your homework. These are made in the same factory and cheap materials as Pearl, Yamaha starter sets! Don't be another victim of a good sales pitch. Do you think Nick would take this crap to a recording studio?

@sgtketchup 3 жыл бұрын

the bass drum is super juicy and i love it, but the toms dont match it at all. i might give up and just make a frankenstein kit instead of trying to find one brand

@barkahnakolan8194 10 ай бұрын

Harga berpaan ya drum model gini?

@daveybusman9597 7 жыл бұрын

Is it a jazz/bop kit?

@MultiSkyman1 6 жыл бұрын

12,14,18 is Bop!

@frichickenisha9906 8 жыл бұрын

how did you tune it to be like that?

@totigerus 8 жыл бұрын

Yeah all my favorite EDM "bands" have an acoustic drummer playing along with the DJ.

@TheGamingDandy 8 жыл бұрын

+Tony Martinez A lot of live drummers do EDM. Jojo Mayer, and Kj Sawka just to name a couple.

@ronmexico2317 5 жыл бұрын

EDM sucks. Even with live drums.

@HaloAdmiral 9 жыл бұрын

Am I able to add a 16 inch floor tom?

@frichickenisha9906 8 жыл бұрын

+Derpmuffins The Great I had the same question

@thebayoudiaries8389 7 жыл бұрын

This it the breakbeats?

@paulbolin7513 3 жыл бұрын

Best color ever and they ended it.

@Stavros_Meggos 5 жыл бұрын

You can tell he's done his exersices! :p For me: Gretsch -> Yes. This kit-> No :)

@snareaddict 7 жыл бұрын

Tom heads? Ambys?

@thebayoudiaries8389 8 жыл бұрын

Hi, what does it men when people say drums are "warm"? And what do they mean when they say attack

@thebayoudiaries8389 8 жыл бұрын

Lol

@adamwrightdrumming 8 жыл бұрын

From my experience warm would usually mean a nice high tone and attack would mean quite alot of crack and stuff for rock etc

@jpfdiv 4 жыл бұрын

D'Virgillio Cool name

@jorgelopez9620 8 жыл бұрын

How would you compare this kit to the quest love ludgwig? Witch is the quieter of the two? thanks

@tylerblake3596 8 жыл бұрын

haven't played both but I would imagine the breakbeats are quieter. they're a bit smaller, and the bags double as mutes. this kit doesn't come with any bags or mutes.

@tylerblake3596 8 жыл бұрын

forgot to say this, but this kit is significantly higher quality than the breakbeats.

@JPBurr 8 жыл бұрын

Do you prefer this kit to Ludwig Breakbeats?

@bradencutright-head6629 8 жыл бұрын

This

@waltlitman8371 6 жыл бұрын

I see a lot of people using this set for jazz, would it sound good for rock?

@TheTechAndScience 6 жыл бұрын

I think sound just depends on if you like the sound or not. It's only 4-piece though so I'm not sure if you only want that many drums for rock, but there's nothing wrong with a 4-piece (I hit a 4-piece too)

@ronmexico2317 5 жыл бұрын

No, actually this set made of Philippine mohagony is not good for jazz or anything except for a 12 year old learning to play in the garage.

@christianfroude4504 8 жыл бұрын

Shell pack??

@sweetwater 8 жыл бұрын

Hi +Christian Froude. Yes, this kit includes the drums and tom mount only. Cymbals and stands not included. Thanks for watching!

@thepastysmasher5320 9 жыл бұрын

Hey, do you think these would work in a heavier rock/metal setting? The toms sound huge! I prefer 4-piece kits because they're less hassle and I'd rather just get in and play than spend an hour getting it in tune first.

@abethedrummer 8 жыл бұрын

+The Pasty Smasher They would but you would probably want to use a 20 or 22 kick instead

@dominquedudink1774 8 жыл бұрын

The catalina club studio has a 20" kickdrum, I use it in a punkrock band and it does an amazing job

@lorddiabolus327 5 жыл бұрын

I just recorded a power metal album with this kit. I used a ddrum maple snare, but the toms and even the little bass drum sound wonderful if tuned correctly. It's a very professional sounding kit for its price

@chrisemery3478 Жыл бұрын

Yes this would i play my jazz set in black metal dont listen too closed minded drummers they suck follow what you like bro and do it

@born2grooveu 8 жыл бұрын

instead of using the lift, can't you just get a shorter beater?

@RoeShamBoe 8 жыл бұрын

if you like, you can lower the beater within the pedal (the beater height/length is adjustable)... the problem is that to get the beater to hit the center of an 18" kick it would end up like 1" long which would mess up the physics cuz the stroke would be so short

@UkuleleNiBERTO23 7 жыл бұрын

can you share the tuning details? top and bottom lug frequencies, fundamental frequencies, batter and resonance head used. for snare, toms and bass drum. thanks

@danistheguy 4 жыл бұрын

I feel like this sounds better than the Catalina maple.. just me?

@WaghRules 9 жыл бұрын

How do you mic those drums? I never see any mics!

@sweetwater 9 жыл бұрын

Hi +Wagh_Rules ! We use a RODE NT4 stereo mic above the drum kit and a ROYER R-121 ribbon mic down low in front of the kick drum. The reason being is this, I'm trying to make the drums sound as natural as possible and those 2 great mics do the job. Like the listener would hear them if they were in the room. We've experimented with all kind of mics to get the best possible natural sound and the RODE and ROYER are a great combination for that. I hope that helps :)

@thebayoudiaries8389 8 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend this for country?

@ronmexico2317 5 жыл бұрын

old Rogers kit for county.

@roybeckerman9253 5 жыл бұрын

The Good Book says. “ The drummer maketh the drums...not vice versa “

@roybeckerman9253 5 жыл бұрын

It’s the drummer that makes drums sound good. Not vice versa.

@AxelPared 8 жыл бұрын

Does the set come with the cymbals

@IncurZeAwperator 8 жыл бұрын

+Axel Pared no

@IncurZeAwperator 8 жыл бұрын

+Axel Pared any kit that comes with cymbals is most likely not going to be good and neither will the cymbals

@AxelPared 8 жыл бұрын

@jpm_drums 4 жыл бұрын

Bold of you to assume Rock drummers know how to tune.

@roybeckerman9253 6 жыл бұрын

Nick makes these inexpensive Catalinas , sound like Gretsch’s much more expensive kits.

@rkl08551 8 жыл бұрын

Gretsch by DW ...

@nl.mattiegames4972 5 жыл бұрын

What do you mean?

@harrynichols324 8 жыл бұрын

What Bass drum head is he using at the end, with the hole in it?

@sweetwater 8 жыл бұрын

Hey there Crunch, That was a Remo Powerstroke 3 Ebony resonant head. Take care, Nick

@ronzelinski471 8 жыл бұрын

great playing casey kasem..... I like this kit but the snare in real life sucks

@waynejones3428 5 жыл бұрын

Great set,looks like egg nog! 👍💨 😵

@jw112mail 9 жыл бұрын

MIC the kit

@kofthebaskervilles 7 жыл бұрын

Nick could play a garbage can and sound great. He's almost as good at selling as he is at playing.

@viktor7m 9 жыл бұрын

This is asian mahogany, not african mahogany. I blame Gretsch also for disillusion, they could admit the real origin od wood, like Pearl did in Export series. Only drum made from african mahogany in Gretsch line (to ym knowledge) is Black Swamp snare drum.