DCP EXCLUSIVE Gretsch Catalina Maple 7-Piece Drum Set Review

[@pfunnk14]

Those head upgrades made A HUGE difference with the bigger toms. So much more punch. Great kit. Great price.

[@craigjohnchronicles2504]

The Evans heads upgrade with lower tuning was sick. Love the beautiful natural finish. This is a home run...

[@jslovelymusic]

This is actually the exact setup I’ve been thinking about dedicating to 😂 7-piece Catalina maple + pure alloys. Awesome vid guys, you never disappoint 👌🏼

[@drumcenternh]

Well then, there you go!

[@Fred-gi4uz]

You’ll love it

[@steverichdrummr]

God I love these drums. They sound amazing, and look incredible. I jumped over to the link to see the price, and that's got to be one of the best values I've ever seen. GREAT price, and likewise on the head upgrade. Incredible drums for super short money, inho. Thanks Shane. BTW, that's the most I've ever seen you smile, so they must be great!

[@wayne5022]

Thank you for the upload gentlemen. As I have the 7 piece Catalina Maple, although mine being of an earlier time, it was nice to see that DCP have "revived" one of the best value for money kits available. In that finish, I would assert that you have a winner on your hands. Good luck with your exclusive, take care one and all.

[@BayouMaccabee]

No better drum kit for the money than a set of Gretsch Catalina. I still love my white marine pearl 4-piece Catalina Club kit.

[@vandavis4331]

those are so awesome sounding. big tone with heads upgrated. happy drumming guys.

[@WADS-rr9wy]

Shane & Team, would love to see a Gretsch Catalina vs Gretsch Renoun head to head video!! (with same or similar sizes)

[@littlebirbs]

just got this kit in deep red. phenomenal demo, and TY TY TY for demoing with different heads. 🙏🙌✌️

[@ryansharp4691]

Wow! Even reading that this kit was a great value, i ws expecting something between $2,200-$2,500. What a surprise when i saw the actual price!! What a service you guys are doing for the drumming community in tough economic times. Thank you, boys!!

[@danielbinderup731]

The head upgrade make these drums sound so much better.. Thx for great videos👍

[@drumcenternh]

Glad you like them!

[@rukusdrumsusa3160]

One of the best sounded kits at any price

[@mjm5081]

Beautiful kit! To me, the snare is the star of the show!!!

[@davidsuprenant893]

Fantastic deal.A great looking kit at a reasonable price for the weekend warrior's. Very nice DCP.

[@ZOB4]

Nice heads make a huge difference - sounds great for the price, and definitely worth buying the head pack. I'm very impressed

[@michelgagnon3588]

M.Owner, your last beats and shops shot was really great! Catalina is the to my ears, the best of the best for bucks spend. In a demo room, in store it’s always the “why I don’t have this!”. Sound wise, it’s spot on.

[@badscrutinizer7336]

The price🤯 I guessed 3000. They sound fantastic.

[@PicardManeuver]

Looks and sounds like it'd be a perfect Gavin Harrison tribute kit for someone on a budget!

[@stevenfederico2594]

Yeah except he plays a $$12,000 sonor sq2

[@PicardManeuver]

@@stevenfederico2594 I know, that's why I said it would be perfect for someone ON A BUDGET...

[@mcpribs]

What a kit! Well done! Love the low tuning especially. One (slight) criticism: I understand we’re all watching someone else play the kit, but considering 99% of us at least play drums, this would seem the PERFECT case of audience perspective mixing. I kept getting distracted imaging playing the kit, and hearing those beautiful floors on the wrong side, and it would snap me out of it. Great vid as always!!!

[@OliKember]

My only criticism with this channel! The perspective should stay drummer’s POV and never change, especially within the edit itself. We all want to hear it as we would play it. Floor toms on the left is just wrong.

[@NEALBABBITT]

Great looking at sounding set! Classy looking shirt Shane!

[@Romans219]

Another great job by Shane and his crew. Thanks for sharing.

[@reece4594]

The best step Brothers cross over of all time!

[@503music6]

I worked with my parents all summer for this kit, the most beautiful and best sounding for the price drum kit out there. Extremely worth it and has that exact great gretsch sound. Lots of people use this kit for professional kits instead because of how good the formula and bearing edge is, really recommend. I love coming home to it and playing on it. However when you buy this I recommend changing the heads (at least batters) as some don’t even have tone or can hold tone for as long like me 8 inch that had absolutely no tone when I struck it (I got my kit from sweetwater so they didn’t really care, and I got a 14 inch rim with out a hole drilled out, so I got a free rim and I drilled a hole in it regardless 😄. So I would choose here since I got mine on sale for the 1200 dollars which was the cheapest anywhere as the price rose later on to 1400, so I recommend here 100%

[@georgepelekoudis]

Man the rack toms sing 🎶 🔥

[@davidknibbs9646]

That's cool to see different levels of Drum sets

[@lbudt29]

I have a high end kit by GMS with the same upgrade heads, and I have to say ,the maple Gretsch sound identical. I think you did it with this kit. The price at 1249.00 beats mine at 3k for just the shells, wow. You're going to make some people very happy this Christmas.

[@woody4269]

🤣superb editing!! This kit blows my brain. Looks amazing, sounds awesome. And that extra hole in t tom mount should b on all middle mount thingys (i have no idea what it's called). Its just a great idea. And.....merry Christmas to u all at DCP 🍻🤟🍗🎄🎉🇦🇺

[@dwightlewis3876]

I've had a CatMap kit years ago and this is one of the upgrades I used(heads). The natural maple color is what I've always wanted.....now they come out with one🤦....I also have the bearing edges done on the snare and it really brought the snare quality up ....finished it off with cast hoops and pearl floor tom air feet...it was Awesome. Keep up the good work gents...

[@petermasalsky8844]

Well done as always, chaps. Came for the drums, stayed for the Evans heads.

[@carlupthegrove262]

WOW... at that price you might risk getting arrested for stealing it..... That is the best deal I've seen on a large drum kit....EVER!

[@drumcenternh]

Pretty amazing really!

[@BishopEddie5443]

Great video. I'm considering buying.

[@vincenzoa2929]

I have a first generation Catalina Maple kit and it looks great and sounds good, especially the bass drum, but I really love how this new generation of CM looks and sounds even better. This kit is hands down the best bang for the buck for any working drummer. I’ve had my kit for almost 18 years now.

[@wayne5022]

I agree with you completely Vincenzo, very much so. I have had my kit for almost13 years now, it still looks and sounds great. Awesome value for money in my opinion.

[@zikandgroovefr]

Yes, quality instruments could last a long time .

[@ericg9092]

Wow, I really like these drums. I've played since I was young, but put the sticks down about 10 years ago. I'm looking now at a few different drum sets just to get back into playing at home - what do you guys think about this Gretsch Catalina kit vs the Tama Superstar Classic kit? Vs maybe the Yamaha Tour Customs, as well? Decisions decisions......I need to travel to DCP so I can see all of these in person.

[@slowbutsure504]

I cant wait to order from you guys.

[@aarthoor]

Lovely sounding kit. That last fill was a doozy.

[@weksheddweller]

Can't go wrong with maple kits. Always will be my favorite type of wood 🤘🥁

[@zikandgroovefr]

Wow I would love to try it! They look and sound amazing quality. Thanks for sharing.

[@remander3873]

I have a 7-piece Gretsch Catalina Maple from DCP. My first acoustic kit. Absolutely love it. I did replace all the heads with Evans EC2s, which drastically improved the sound.

[@gadearamon]

HAHAHAH I lost it at 4:25 thank you

[@Fred-gi4uz]

I have this kit in gloss cherry burst, great kit, also using the same symbols also, I love it

[@MrHaun]

The catalina freakin 7 piece mixer.

[@jeffkahl]

You beat me to it! Lol

[@41PH4B3TS0UP]

Gretsch drums are just phenomenal anyway no matter how cheap the kit is. It’s that great Gretsch sound and for a damn good reason. I bought the Purewood Hickory from you guys about 8 years ago. Still have it today and I can’t see myself getting rid of it any time soon. Even recording gigs on an iPhone the thing just sounds absolutely monstrous.

[@roybeckerman9253]

Great honest information and opinions.. Seldom given by other drum sellers.

[@dionsheds]

Great video! One thing I really like that you guys did was demo these in a high tuning range. Personally, I feel like most reviews usually consist of lower tunings which isn't a full representation of how kits sound.

[@drumcenternh]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@clarencehoover6748]

Beautiful ensemble.

[@tordodrum]

That Great's GRETSCH Sound's!!!! I loved.

[@TheCapedCrusader94]

The kit with upgraded heads sounds great and the natural finish is gorgeous. All around great value deal, also those Pure Alloy cymbals are underrated in the Meinl catalog.

[@charlesjames9783]

I have this kit in a studio with Evans 360 Level heads on top and G2 on the bottom. They sound great miked up and still gives the drummer a nice sound while playing. Love them especially considering the price!

[@daynnethedrummer684]

Yeah these modern Catalina's definitely have the Gretsch sound to them. I almost immediately got the "gated reverb" vibe.

[@trickster089]

Incredible deal! If I had somewhere to put them, i would have bought them yesterday. They sound great in both tunings, with both sets of heads. I probably would go coated for rack toms and clear on the floors, for the best of both worlds.

[@jcdrums2798]

very beautiful kit! look and sound.

[@abellopez9111]

Nice kit and great sound. Perhaps some day shouldbe available in Europe.

[@GaryDeSha]

I loved the set with both head configurations. I prefer the stock head sound with the high tuning. I love Gretsch drums. Next to Ludwig, they are the bomb diggity! LOL! I own Meinl cymbals, and I really like the Pure Alloy line. Own a medium crash. I've never really heard the 22" medium ride, and boy, am I in love with that! I plan on making a trip to New Hampshire in a week and want to stop by and say hello!

[@cltubby]

Catalina Maple 7 piece was my re-entry into acoustic drums kit (was stationed overseas and living in base housing so couldn't do acoustic drums) and I LOVED it! Would take that for recording over my DW performance kit for sure. Good news is that I now have a Gretsch Brooklyn kit that I got from you guys to fill that void ;)

[@andrewaugi]

0:54 gorgeous drum set right there

[@DrummerGrrrl]

I actually liked the drumheads that Gretsch supplied. I do like Evans' G2's but not tuned so low, I guess.

[@dilankarun9172]

Looks like your Noble & Cooley Horizon kit. Way cheaper than a DW Design series. Stock heads high, meh. Evan's G2 low, nice ! Really liked the Cymbals too. If I was still gigging, I'd have bought this kit. Most people would think you're playing a 5k kit. And with better heads like G2's etc, no one can tell the difference.. See this is why you guys are #1. Y'all get it ! Another great demo.

[@stevenfederico2594]

Design series is on different level next to these

[@dilankarun9172]

@@stevenfederico2594 Sound & visuals are subjective. But to me the Design series doesn't even look half as good or sound better. Just another plain Jane looking kit. Not hating DW. Luv their Collectors kits. Here's the clip for the DW Design. Doesn't sound or look better than this Gretsch kit. Sorry kzbin.info/www/bejne/qai9kmaem8Sko5o

[@psnewsauditor-az5244]

I got mine, Amber in color, it is the Best Drum set to date. 90's edition,,,,Like New, sounds are amazing

[@lukelackermayer]

You guys should do a video or two on your own personal kits! Would be cool to see the setups

[@drumcenternh]

We have talked about doing this in 2023, so stay tuned!

[@ricoandkona794]

Nice Shirt - goes well with the drums!

[@robordm]

That is my dream kit. WOW.

[@weschilton]

I gotta say, you sure can buy a LOT of great sounding drums these days for the money.

[@zacharysmithingell5460]

Yeah okay I gave this video a like immediately with the intro.

[@drumcenternh]

I am the VP of the biggest executive helicopter leasing company on the western seaboard. I haven't had a carb since 2004.

[@clayfoster8234]

On drums in this price point changing out the reso heads is almost more important than changing the batters.

[@Theratron]

Yup, I have this kit in satin deep cherry burst, to me it's a toss up which finish is more beautiful, haha. Both stunning finishes. I added a 13" tom so I even have a 4-tom setup. And a black Gretsch bassdrum head at the front from an old Gretsch Blackhawk set, which I think looks better than the standard white heads they now use. I can highly recommend the Catalina series, to me it sounds wonderful and "high end", especially with those Evans heads in the lower tuning (I have Remo clear Emperors which also work very well on this kit). For some reason I think you're supposed to use K Zildjians with a Gretsch kit though ;) (probably because Gretsch was the official import company for K Zildjians early in the previous century). But seriously, the Meinl Pure Alloys sound beautiful as well.

[@GregBatte]

I had a choice many years ago to get a PDP M5 Maple or Gretsch Catalina Maple, both stock heads at the shop I was at and I chose the PDP strictly for the wrap color. I love My M5's, especially after putting Aquarian Performance II on the toms and Superkick II on Kick. After hearing those Evans in low tuning on the Catalina...thanks a lot for making me re-think my choice. Those sound so good low. I wish I had the Gretsch now, but I thought the color was ugly the shop had.

[@JulianFernandez]

great kit!

[@BobbyJetty1502]

The kick sounds like a cannon! Merry Christmas guy’s 🥁🎄

[@dougfinlay7531]

It sure does! Mine is the same. I just can't get over how big sounding my kick is. 22 x 18" with 7 ply 7.2mm thick shells. It's a monster!

[@scottsiegner5239]

I enjoyed both tunings but do gravitate more towards the higher tuning. Nice sounding kit.

[@nickdenardo6479]

i've been piecing together a Catalina maple set, just in case i need it for gigging, but i think my gigging days are behind me. at any rate, the toms sounded great with clear G1s on top and bottom. the kick was a different make, but the kick in the video sounds awesome. i def like that configuration. like Shane said: if you don't want to use it, leave it off the set. i also like that natural finish. maple looks classy on its own. i was about to get a set of DW collectors series in natural finish, but i found a great deal on a set with an exotic finish. they're absolutely gorgeous. my Catalinas have the red finish, i think they call it cherry (not the burst finish), but cherry is a species of wood, so i'm not 100% sure. i had extra Pearl ISS mounts so i used those, so i can't speak to the hardware on these drums, but i'm sure it works fine.

[@shawndrummer6722]

I'm not gay, but I love you guys. Thanks for all the videos that make me feel happy.

[@michaelcorbin2540tCorbin-v2d]

Lower tuning amazing kit

[@NEALBABBITT]

I recently got a used 7 piece catalina maple for ridiculously cheap and I'm super impressed! Ive used it for the last four gigs and shoot me but I think like them almost as much as my 80s usa customs! They tune up incredibly easy and sound incredible with any heads, even heads that don't sound good on other sets! You just can't make them sound bad! How does Gretsch get that sound even without die cast hoops like my usa customs?!

[@cszetela1]

Very nice looking and sounding kit. I’d put Remo heads on it as an upgrade.

[@popeyesailor9571]

after going around the drum companies with your support staff I am really thinking Gretsch is the best deal in drums. they sell their drums at a decent price and the sound is GRETSCH

[@keithpratt1849]

They did sound good. The Evans heads and higher tuning really made a positive difference. They do look beautiful. Would like to compare to Gretsch Brooklyn and custom drums.

[@timgelwicks3296]

I have a Gretsch Catalina maple drum set I purchased about 3 years ago I was using Remo Ambassador coated on the on the tops and Remo Ambassador clear on the bottoms it sounded great the Tom's were very explosive wanted to try a two ply so I got the aquarium twos no power center those tuned medium blew my mind also another thing I'd like to mention since I never ever comment is I'm thinking about getting a bumper sticker that says drummers please adjust your tension spring what a big difference I feel like I've wasted a lot of time playing with my double kick pedal being too tight I had it almost all the way tight and which was very stupid I watched some videos and realized my pedal was way too tight I cranked it down to about 50% and I felt like I was just a totally different drummer and I felt so comfortable using my feet so my suggestion is loosen that spring LOL different drum heads give this great drum set different sounds sometimes I'll find myself going back to another set of drum heads that I had so I always keep my old ones depends on what kind of sound you're looking for but these drums are like a chameleon they'll fit in with everything

[@derekzkennedy]

I love lower tuning and I also use 2 ply heads for my resonant heads. Evan’s g2 or hydraulic

[@kevinremsen5627]

I have a big conference call in an hour. Alas, DCP uploaded another great video so I am once again distracted. Great kit! Hopefully Santa gets my note. 🤟🏼👌🏼🥁

[@CornerStoreDrums]

OH lets get it!! DCP 💯

[@patriciasavasta25]

I own the same kit it's in a cherry burst . The kit you had made is very beautiful. I find that mine sounds just as good as the one you just played .I believe that if you put EC2 from Evans heads in them, you'd find that they will really don't . Planned to come visit in about a month. I hope you have good cymbals ... k sweet line . Ken Savasta

[@nbl95]

I just love how crisp and boingy this kit sounds. What genres do yall reckon this would be best suited for?

[@AdamStachelek]

Great choice of a great kit at a great price. I have a 2009-ish Catalina Maple 6 piece in the very limited red sparkle lacquer (really well done). I will echo that Catalinas can be a great kit for the money depending on the year. I think a few upgrades can really beef them up. I ended up doing S-Hoops on all the toms as a cheap halfway between triple flanged and die cast. G2s, Emperors or EC2s really shine on the toms and give a lower extension of tuning. Quick question though - the achilles heel on my Catalinas are the bearing edges. They were not done to a terribly high standard, there are some small chips and dings and spots where they aren't "true" but the bass drum reso side has a noticeable dip in the bearing edge where there's a permanent wrinkle unless I tune the head really high. Given that it's a gorgeous kit and sentimental (gift from the wife) would you recommend I try to get the bearing edges redone or just live with their little bit of gnarliness? Thanks for the video and the love for Catalinas!

[@brentharmonmusicproduction]

How does the Catalina compare to Gretsch Renown drum kit

[@Allinguts]

Im Tama/Sonor guy, but Gretsch have been picking my interest lately.

[@Lumerdrums]

beautiful video, again

[@hedusoto6076]

in the semipro maple department (Decade, Catalina, Concept, Superstar and now the Mars) i always thought Tama has a slight advantage with the Superstar Classic. Perhaps it is the name, or the retro T shape badges. It could be the fact it´s the only one with a stock 6.5 snare (at this price point, chances are you are counting on the snare). But this Catalina with natural gloss feels and sounds great.

[@joshuatappan2407]

Gretsch is one of those companies that doesn't make a bad sounding kit, at any price. They have a nice cohesion between their lines as well. Great video, per usual, and nice finish on those Catalina's!

[@johannjohann6523]

It's really hard to beat Gretsch drums. Especially this Catalina Maple kit with the color option. Looks good, sounds better. A real musical instrument to inspire a drummer to play. Just remember to not cheap out on the cymbals. 80/20 Bronze is the ONLY way to go! And "DCP Rocks"! Makes me wish I lived in New Hampshire! :)

[@facelen4321]

Heads and lower tunning... just great. I also prefer kits that don't ring that much.

[@totigerus]

I wish this were available last year when I bought my PDP kit.

[@cymbaloffreedom24601]

If this had an option to include a 13" tom, I would have bought it already. Would also like an 18" floor but I'm greedy. I have a large Stage Custom kit and I feel like these things do for maple kits what the Yamaha does for birch...great sound at an affordable cost = great value. Love the finish, but I also love 13" toms. They're must haves for me now.

[@boldstardex]

very nice video. just a question, will that "natural maple" color will turn darker over time? because I have noticed that some lacquer drum sets turns dark as it gets old.

[@theavenger3363]

Thanks for this review .. I noticed on all rack toms (especially the 8”) with the stock & Evans heads, they really seemed to lack resonance and body. Not so much on either floor tom .. Thoughts, comments?

[@dougfinlay7531]

All in the tuning. I have mine resonating a lot better than these with coated G2 heads.

[@Jtdubbzz]

I have a Renown 1 in cherry burst and I absolutely love it, I’ve had it for like 18 years but my small local music shop has a really nice used 4 piece Catalina maple in silver sparkle for like $500. It has red Evan’s hydraulic heads on both sides and a Gretsch double tom mount, too. Looks and sounds good, I’m thinking about snagging it! 😃 Is that a good price? Should I do it??

[@Twotontessie]

The hi hat sounded good. The drums were super lackluster.

[@jerryburdick8051]

These drums absolutely sing with the higher tuning and stock heads. It would have been really nice to hear the toms with G2s but in the same tuning.

[@tylee5291]

I'm looking at getting a new kit for gigging. Since your company has done videos on both, do you prefer the Catalina or the Yamaha Stage Custom. Looking for a kit with the best kick sound and best Tom sound. Will put on Evans EMAD kick and Evans G2 and G1 on toms. Looking at getting 10"and 12" toms and 16" floor with a 22" kick.

[@justadrummer1954]

What are these words you speak of "use less"?

[@raven99999]

Hi, how does this set compared to the tama starclassic performer maple/birch?