“That Great Gretsch ‘Broadkaster’ Sound!”
Here is your chance to own and play one of the most well-known and revered drum kits of all time: the Gretsch Broadkaster! A crown jewel among drum kits from the 1920s through the 1950s, the Broadkaster’s warm and energetic tone delivered “That Great Gretsch Sound” for three decades. This 3-piece shell pack hails from Gretsch's Ridgeland, South Carolina, factory and is pure class from the inside out — ask any seasoned timekeeper here at Sweetwater. Among its many exceptional traits are the tones of that legendary maple-poplar-maple formula, in addition to equally iconic silver sealer interiors and proprietary bearing edges. You can also expect charming and flawlessly functional hardware to accompany, including classic lugs, tone-preserving floor tom legs, and Gretsch 302 double-flanged hoops. To top things off, this Broadkaster shell pack comes dressed in a beautiful Nitron wrap for a handsome aesthetic to match its timeless tone.
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Hand-treated maple/poplar shells
Each shell in the Gretsch Broadkaster shell pack follows the kit’s legendary 3-ply recipe — the timeless maple-poplar-maple combination — and is supported by internal scarf joints for extra strength. As a result, these thin-plied shells exude a tonal warmth that’s full of depth and ready to deliver a big sound. They’re treated on the inside with Gretsch’s proprietary silver sealer for cleansing each shell’s tonal and visual impurities, and are then given reverse roundover bearing edges for maximum shell contact with your drumheads.
Classic Gretsch hardware
Backing the sonic and visual beauty of this Broadkaster 3-piece shell pack is an assortment of equally handsome hardware appointments. Pro-grade rubber-footed floor tom legs promise strength and tone preservation, while classic lugs lock down your intonation with premier dependability. Gretsch 302 hoops provide that iconic double-flanged Gretsch design for both a historic look and expert tonal focus and control. Rounded out with classic Gretsch round badging, this Broadkaster is the definition of fashionably functional, and it will look stellar wherever you play.
Be part of Gretsch's legacy in American music
This Broadkaster 3-piece shell pack transports you back to Gretsch’s roots in American music. Everyone knows Gretsch electric guitars and drums, but did you know that Gretsch got its start in 1883 as a banjo company? It wasn’t long before Gretsch was making mandolins, ukuleles, and eventually flat-top and lap steel guitars, contributing to the roots of American music. So, when you make music on a Gretsch, you’re playing more than a great instrument — you’re playing a piece of American music history.
Gretsch Broadkaster 3-piece Shell Pack Features:
- A modern shell pack that harkens back to one of Gretsch's most legendary models
- 3-ply maple-poplar-maple shell construction is warm, deep, and full of vintage punch
- Interior scarf joints strengthen each shell for unfaltering playability over time
- Iconic silver sealer coating on the inside of each drum removes tonal and visual impurities
- Reverse roundover bearing edges allow drumheads to make maximum contact with the shells
- Timeless Gretsch hardware includes classic lugs and floor tom legs, double-flanged 302 hoops, and iconic round badging
- Handbuilt to perfection in Ridgeland, SC
