Gergo Borlai unboxing his new Gretsch USA Custom kit.

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Unboxing my brand new Gretsch USA kit in my favorite room in Hungary, called Freskó.
It's a Solid Black Nitron, a kinda Terry Bozzio 1976-78 tribute kit with some extras.
Size matters!
14"x24" bass
14"x22" bass
8"x12" tom
9"x13" tom
10"x14" tom
15"x15" floor tom
16"x16" floor tom
18"x18" floor tom
4.25"x14" Gergo Borlai Signature Gretsch Snare
It's a brand new set of 9000 Drum Workshop hardware, and legless 5000 hihat stand, and two single chain 5000 bass pedals.
I'm using the factory Remo drumheads on this video.
Vic Firth X5A sticks.
The interface is Allen & Heath Qu-SB
The kit sounds incredible and sooo loud!
Drums recorded only with 4 sE Electronics Microphones: V-Kick on the kicks, and a pair of XR1 behind me. Sounds beautiful!
Many thanks to Parád Község Önkormányzata, Mayor József Mudriczki, Ria Csortos
Video: tomapictures.hu
Design: Andrea Ladanyi
Crew:
Koppány Erdei - personal drumtech
István Nagy - driver, tech
Gabor Zrupko - soundtech
Endorsements:
• Gretsch Drums
• Zildjian Cymbals
• Remo Drum Heads
• Vic Firth Sticks
• DW Hardware
• SlapKlatz Drm Gel
• sE Electronics Microphones
• GEWA Drum Cases
Background music: Tokjo Tokyo by Gergo Borlai

[@MarcPlaysDrums]

Yes. I’ve seen him record in this room. The natural reverb is insane!!!!

[@GergoBorlaiOfficial]

Yes, it's an amazing room!

[@robote7679]

Gergo, Gretsch and Freskó what a combo. What a sound. Gergo brilliant musician and a humble gentleman.

[@GergoBorlaiOfficial]

Thank you!

[@myprivateyoutube1440]

Honestly, I don't think there is a drummer alive that can make a drum set sound better than this guy. Grestch sound amazing. Gergo makes them sound, impossibly, better.

[@ManleyReviews]

I still to this day play to your drumless tracks. miss your original songs mate.

[@nicklangmusic]

These unboxing vids are always so fun! Incredible playing, great kit, great room!

[@davidmarsalis1522]

They sound so good. And the drummer playing them is bloody awesome. 🎉

[@legroupekaptur]

That's the Perfect Gretsch sound ^^ Simply awesome

[@meekoloco]

Congratulations Gergo! Beautiful kit and I love your apparel!

[@ZionGuySupreme]

Geez! Incredible playing and amazing sound and room.

[@cplumm07]

Sounds great, kinda reminds me of the black and white pearl kit Gregg Bissonnette played in the 80s with David Lee Roth, at the Buddy Rich Memorial Concert, and his private lesson video. Deep, bold, open sound.

[@Lumerdrums]

such a perfect rock drum sound. I love how much tonal depth the 24" kick has. Mighty drums :)

[@triprack]

Loooove the big toms. AND the 24x14. That's a perfect kick.

[@fury210]

Congratulations they sound awesome

[@jarrahdrum]

they sound bloomin fantastic

[@connordenis]

Wow! Awesome kit, Gergo! And amazing playing as always. Excited to see you play the bigger sizes.

[@kylepalmer1645]

Love my 82' USA Birds-eye Maple, 24x16, 18x16, 13x11 and 14x6.5 Custom Built Snare drum, You're Gretsch kit is bombastic...

[@bobbyjones2112]

Those things sound absolutely amazing!

[@thefedrums]

Really powerful sound, Oh my gosh man... Incredible!!

[@giorgiozanotti9902]

Amazing sound dear Gergo! 🎶🎶🎶🥁🥁🥁❤️

[@crushingbelial]

He plays so beautifully.

[@itsjoeredula7]

I love the old school look. And they sound amazing too.

[@peterkalapos]

Brutálisan jól szólaltattad meg a Campus Fesztiválon, köszi szépen az élményt! 🔥🙏

[@HoldenMcG]

"It's already happening!" HA! Love it. The kit sounds great, can't wait for the follow-up videos.

[@GergoBorlaiOfficial]

Yes, more coming soon!

[@albertodrummer4540]

amazing sound amazing drummer, Gergo💪👍👏

[@timbofromkeno]

Ever since seeing that "Fresh Co." video, I've been a fan of Freskó. That room has an amazing sound, and you make it sing, Gergo. Enjoy the new kit!!

[@GergoBorlaiOfficial]

Thank you! Yes, it's gift to get the possibility to go there often!

[@tonycarpenter-Makzimia]

Fabulous Gergo, and sounds awesome :). Loved my last Gretsch kit too, maple renown about 12 years ago.

[@paulgiacalone4471]

Awesome….. That Great Gretsch Sound!!! Beautiful finish too. Playing also Great

[@chuckc7375]

Sounds excellent, and you have some very cool chops.

[@AndyBuckson]

Sounds really beautiful. Perfect sounding drums😎😎😎👌🏼

[@dmcubing6342]

I know exactly what you mean when you say, it’s already happening!!! I just bought my first Gretsch USA Custom Bop with 5.5 x14 snare also in Black Nitron!!!!! These drums are so melodic!!!!!

[@Camcodrummer]

Gergo has made my top 10 list of favorite players. Amazing player! I like his style which is a call back to 70s fusion players with a modern twist. Hard to explain but i like it!! Great looking kit, great sound!

[@MercutioUK2006]

It helps that you're a monster drummer, but that kit does sound utterly amazing, especially in that room.

[@JulezNDrumz]

Brilliant bit of phrasing and on the most gorgeous set I've seen.

[@lucacartner7247]

I like how in the beginning of the video, you come in and it looks like you're about to give us all a lecture. The thing is, you did with your playing! That alone is packed full of information for every drummer to study.

[@christiancea6]

This is great! I've watched this a few times already. Besides the unboxing and Gergos playing, which is truly unmatched. One of my favorite parts is the tap, followed by "Its Happening" LOL

[@laszlojakab]

Real Monster! Congrats your new set! (The bass drum sounds like a cannon!!)

[@martinooo29]

Sweet Jesus this sounds awesome especially in this room!!!

[@BUBBAROC1]

Sounds unbelievable

[@brandonmclendon5368]

That’s such a nice sounding kit

[@pablodiazrueda9630]

Wow! Amazing 90's sound. Love it.

[@GergoBorlaiOfficial]

Thanks!

[@taylorjones2553]

Looks and sounds amazing

[@silverwing5706]

My Gretsch USA's just turned 37, they still sound as incredible as yours. Gretsch = Best !

[@syno9211]

Sounds amazing

[@jcdrums2798]

beautiful!

[@edisonhill]

That kit sounds like a DREAM!! 🤑. Thanks for sharing Gergo!!

[@GergoBorlaiOfficial]

Thank you! I’m truly you like it!

[@davidmarsalis1522]

They sound amazing 🎉. And you’re playing like the monster you are. Beautiful drums.

[@musiqsoundsproductions]

Oeff. 10” deep tom above a 24”. For the tall drummers. Killer! And that room!!! I would love to record my vintage DW Chester Thompson inspired double bass kit there.

[@citydrums7525]

Sounds like percussive cannons layered in rich chocolate with tasty whipped cream and a delicious cherry on top!

[@stevendunton5520]

Hope you enjoy the kit brother! It was an honor wrapping them for you!

[@GergoBorlaiOfficial]

It's such an honor to have your hand's work on these drums. Thank you!

[@bertramattles1695]

That is a nice sounding drum kit!

[@beckbeat]

I love your playing, dude. Those drums are killer and are right up there with you. Outstanding!

[@GergoBorlaiOfficial]

Thank you!

[@mikezes]

Wow! Incredible set up Gergo, you certainly make them sing!

[@GergoBorlaiOfficial]

Thank you!

[@bohdankotik]

i freaking love it Gergo!

[@7777drummer]

Great sound. I like that it has no bulky rim mounts.

[@ManleyReviews]

THE KING RETURNS.

[@LiquidAudio]

Go Gergo, I absolutely love your playing, greetings from Mike, in Perth, Western Australia!

[@czystakrev]

Sound its amazing, awesome...❤

[@riccardoooms9599]

Great sounding kit! One of my favourite drummers!

[@GergoBorlaiOfficial]

Thank you!

[@nogoogleplus]

Awesome congrats! Sounds great, and I can see why that’s your favorite room, killer natural reverb!!

[@GergoBorlaiOfficial]

Thank you! Yeah, that room is special for me!

[@rawtwhylahthadrummer6256]

the 18” floor tom is an absolute beast!

[@johnpaulondrums]

Sounds so versatile! Perfect fit for you!

[@GergoBorlaiOfficial]

Thank you! I’m in love with this kit!

[@keithpogue9137]

Sound wonderful

[@GergoBorlaiOfficial]

Thanks!

[@DeadDad1]

Beautiful kit!! I am just a little bit envious! 😁

[@kgamaseg]

That AWESOME TONE AND SOUND is only made better by your playing! Wow!

[@GergoBorlaiOfficial]

Thank you!

[@derrickbadenhorst7329]

Aahhh man. I just love love love this video. Those Gretsch drums are sounding POWERFUL 👌 LOVE IT

[@GergoBorlaiOfficial]

Thank you!

[@williamperri3437]

Every unboxing I’ve watched they sound utterly amazing. 24” BD wow! I was not expecting that from you but we’re about to find out what that marriage sounds like!

[@Brento44]

Beautiful drum kit!!

[@GergoBorlaiOfficial]

I think so too!

[@todddrake1723]

Gretsch USA Customs sound so good, but you take them to another level, Gergo. It's incredible!

[@GergoBorlaiOfficial]

Thank you!

[@Guppusmaximus]

It's only the smart thing to do for Gretch to support one of the most innovative, powerful, technically precise & amazingly musical Jazz Fusion drummers of the last 13+ years. I will always remember my mind being blown by your solo at the 2010 Meinl Drum Festival... Congrats on the new monster, Gergo! \m/\m/

[@longdrums]

That solo is unbelievable. Up there with the best I've ever seen. I'd say he's probably the most underrated player of all time.

[@GergoBorlaiOfficial]

Thank you!

[@MrSipi1988]

@@longdrums in musician world he is not underrated, he almost played with everyone in the busniess who is important. :)

[@thefurbeastunderyourbed5012]

Congratulations on that beautiful gem. That sound takes me right back to the Phil Collins days.

[@GergoBorlaiOfficial]

Thank you!

[@andresaguilar327]

Jesus... that room sound. in Combination with those drums... Dang!

[@maprow]

That Great Gergo Sound!

[@AlbertMoyerJr]

I really like the mic placement in the BIG room. It captures the beauty and natural resonance of your Gretsch drums. Modern music often loses these beautiful resonant sounds on drums. The Black Nitron color is awesome!

[@seppoinnanen5577]

Possibly the best drummer in the world playing ANY kit 🤘🤘

[@leokart69]

congratulations man, you deserve, gretsch is my dream about drums, onde day i will heave mine

[@schlagzeugvideocoach]

Great drummer, great room, great kit, great sound - the list goes on! All the best to you Gergo - you are a great inspiration and always a joy to watch! Greetings from Germany, Jochen

[@GergoBorlaiOfficial]

Thank you!

[@schlagzeugvideocoach]

@@GergoBorlaiOfficial 💪🏼😎🥁

[@CambiodeRumbo]

This kit is bigger than the room!!!

[@FrankDeCoster-FrakkeZeroOne]

Super combo!!!

[@BillRayDrums]

Wow! Great drums, awesome playing! And shout-out to those zombie-killer boomstand weights...

[@freethinker_unchained]

they sound great cant beat a 24" kick love that sound. the 15" floor sound very good i used to have a 12x15 and never could get a decent sound out of it that matched the rest of the kit, they were Ludwig

[@cDisturbed.]

That’s the coolest kit I’ve ever seen! I want it 😥

[@francescolongo1664]

Love from Italy,gergo 🖤

[@andrasborzsonyi2739]

nagyon adom ezeket a méreteket Gergő!

[@GergoBorlaiOfficial]

én is!

[@jsullivan2112]

Hooooooooly shit that room sounds fucking amazing! The drums sound killer. A big fan of your snare too btw, it's now my main snare drum on my kit. You knocked it out of the park with that one.

[@MirkkoDeMaio]

This thing sounds amazing!!!

[@GergoBorlaiOfficial]

Right?

[@MirkkoDeMaio]

@@GergoBorlaiOfficial dude...melodic and punchy! Round tone

[@spangalang]

So many good moments in this video. - "HI!" - "Oooh Jesus" - "IT'S ALREADY HAPPENING" and the playing!

[@bricks9082]

Tremendous!

[@MultiSkyman1]

Beautiful kit! I love the piano black. I love those big tom sizes too! Kind of old school, so cool. A 15 floor tom is a great all around size too, and very rare. This is almost an early Neil Peart style kit. They sound amazing too! I would like to see Gergo play some classic rock and fusion on them!

[@nemesisinvidia5792]

Sounds great

[@ginobanksofficial]

Amazing Maestro Gergo 🙌

[@GergoBorlaiOfficial]

Thank you brother!

[@adventurellama7444]

When this popped up on my feed I was like is that Phil Collins? Lol. Man you are amazing and the drums, well, Gretsch, enough said.

[@WillS-pl8wg]

Oldschool was a great choice my friend,im jealous.This kit sounds so good right out of box.I’ve been a yamaha devotee,but gretsch always scratched my itch. More video’s of this kit in this room please??? Cheers from🇺🇸

[@dustyjann2121]

Awesome! 🔥

[@borisbrna]

Great set ♥️🤟♥️🤟♥️🤟

[@MrGoga999]

Sound very cool

[@tubbydrmmr]

Gergo, the drums, that room, and you sound killer! Also, I have an intense love of 15" floor toms. I have 15's on two of my kits and it is a really fantastic size.

[@GergoBorlaiOfficial]

Thank you! Yes, I sooo much love the 15"!

[@klarakrejci-curylova]

This sound is art. Pure exctasy. And so great playing. Thank you for reminding me why I´m also drum lover ;-)

[@GergoBorlaiOfficial]

Thank you!

[@szilvagyizoltan3651]

Gyönyörű dobfelszerelés ☺️ Gratulálok hozzá ☺️ Gergő ☺️☺️

[@GergoBorlaiOfficial]

Köszönöm!

[@MatthiasKnorrMusic]

wow that 24" kick has some serious lowend to it. Congrats on the new kit.

[@GergoBorlaiOfficial]

Thank you! Yes, that kick is a beast!

[@that-avr-drummer]

Awesome!! Now I need to get a black USA custom...my wife's gonna hate me! LOL

[@GergoBorlaiOfficial]

Haha! I hear you!