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Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple CM1-E826P 7-piece Shell Pack with Snare Drum - Walnut Glaze

7-piece Maple Shell Pack with 8/10/12" Toms, 14/16" Floor Toms, 22" Bass Drum, and 14" Snare - Walnut Glaze
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Classic Gretsch Vibe with Explosive Maple Tone

This Gretsch Catalina Maple shell recipe exhibits explosive projection and balanced, wide-ranging tone. The fast response and vibrant sound make this an exceptional kit for any style of music, rock to country, and a great setup for recording studios. Shells are built from seven plies of soft Asian maple and come crowned with Gretsch's trademark rounded 30° bearing edges and Round Badge visuals. Combined, these qualities give the Catalina Maple a dry, beefy tone with a top-end bite and classic look that Gretsch fans of all stripes will take to immediately.

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Versatile 7-ply maple shells

Here's a Sweetwater refresher on tonewoods: whether you're talking drum shells or electric guitars, maple makes an exceptionally musical foundation. It has a fast, explosive response that's also very dynamic, allowing the subtle details of your performance to shine through. The Catalina Maple shell pack delivers a wide-ranging tone that's suitable for any musical style, making it a perfect addition to the recording studio.

Rounded 30° bearing edges

The Catalina Maple takes sonic cues from Gretsch kits of antiquity. Rounded 30° bearing edges maximize the surface area between the hoops and shells for a dry, punchy response.

A proud part of Gretsch's American music legacy

The Catalina Maple series is a proud part of Gretsch's American music legacy. Everyone knows Gretsch electric guitars and drums, but did you know they got their start in 1883 as a banjo company? It wasn't long before Gretsch was making mandolins, ukuleles, and eventually flat-top guitars, contributing to the very roots of American music. So when you play the Gretsch Catalina Maple shell pack, you're playing more than a great kit, you're playing a piece of American music history.

Gretsch Catalina Maple 7-piece Shell Pack Features:

  • A modern kit with timeless Gretsch appeal
  • Lacquer finish
  • 7-ply Asian maple shells are balanced and versatile
  • Rounded 30° bearing edges extend warmth and dryness
  • Sought-after Round Badge visuals
  • Matching maple wood bass drum hoops
  • 2.3mm triple-flanged tom and snare hoops
  • Outfitted with Remo heads
  • Gretsch low-profile GTS tom suspension system

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Tech Specs

  • Finish: Walnut Glaze
  • Configuration: Shell Pack with Snare
  • Number of Drums: 7
  • Snare (Depth x Diameter): 6" x 14"
  • Mounted Toms (Depth x Diameter): 7" x 8", 7" x 10", 8" x 12"
  • Floor Toms (Depth x Diameter): 14" x 14", 16" x 16"
  • Bass Drums (Depth x Diameter): 18" x 22"
  • Shell Material: Maple
  • Tom Holders: Double Tom Holder, Cymbal Stand-mounted Single Tom Holder
  • Manufacturer Part Number: CM1-E826P-WG

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One of the best kits for under $...!!

When I was a senior in high school I was looking to upgrade from my starter drum set (a Groove Percussion 5 piece kit...) to something more professional level. I was looking at this kit, the Tama Superstar Classic, Pearl Export, PDP Concept and Yamaha Stage Custom Birch. My drum teacher had the previous version of this kit in the same finish and recommended this one as a good kit, and after I played his I decided to look for reviews online of the new one. I found 3 videos that Sweetwater did on this exact kit and I was blown away by the sound each time, even with the stock heads. I took one look at the walnut glaze finish and I knew this was the one.

I was drawn to the tom mounts, 5 lug design and and shallow depth of the rack toms. Even with 5 lugs instead of the 6 lugs that most companies do on their toms, I can still get a great sound that stays in tune. I did wish for a bit that the floor toms were not so deep as on other kits I've had difficulty tuning square sized floor toms, but I've gotten really comfortable getting nice low end out of both floor toms. I don't always use all 7 drums but I'm someone who likes changing around my setup frequently so it's nice to have the sizes to choose from. If I want to go with a 4 piece jazz kit or a 7 piece prog rock setup, this kit works for every musical setting I find myself it.

Right now I'm using Evans Level 360 Coated G2s over Coated Reso 7s on the toms, frosted EQ4 on the kick drum with the stock logo head, and I frequently change the snare head as I can get a lot of nice sounds out of it for different purposes. However, I recommend changing the stock snare side to something like an Evans 300 or Remo Ambassador Snare Side to get a little more sensitivity. I put the Evans 300 under the snare with Puresound Custom Pro wires and it increased the sensitivity and overall sound quality significantly. Any snare head works on top depending on what you play. I've used Remo Ambassador, Evans HD Genera Dry, Evans G1, Remo Controlled Sound X and now a Remo Powerstroke 77.

I'm now a senior in college so this kit mostly stays at home these days but it sounds very impressive for a shell pack that sells for under $... I've taken it out a few times and got several compliments on the look and the sound, so even as an intermediate level kit, it sounds good enough that it can be taken on gigs if you don't want to take your high end kit on a gig. It has a classic look and sound but with a modern twist, and hands down one of the best sounding kits for under $...
by Jake Staffin from Westchester, NY on
Music background: Playing drums/percussion for 12 years, now in my senior year at a music conservatory

Fabulous Sounding Kit

In the 80's I played 6 nights a week hopping from one bar to the next, from Holiday Inns to places similar to "Road House". Back then I played a 5 pc. Yamaha run of the mill birch kit...mediocre hardware, sound was nothing to write home about and surprisingly the kit held up until the day it was stolen. I then went to a low grade Tama Swingstar as it was all I could afford at the time. Never really liked the tone of that kit. Sold that one and was drumless for a few years. A buddy was hired to play a gig close to home and he brought his 7 pc. Gretch Catalina Maple. Oh my, did that kit sound fantastic. I sat in on a song and was amazed at the depth, clarity, attack and the sustain was not overbearing....in fact, just right. Well, long story short, I picked up a Cherry Burst (Used) here locally and am loving it. I have it set up for practice and recording (which BTW this kit is an excellent recording kit). I have yet another 7 pc. Cat maple coming in Walnut Glaze. I was looking at the Renowns, watching reviews, sonic differences, etc. Quite frankly, the Catalina maple will last years and years if one takes care of it, is incredibly versatile in tuning ability, stage play, recording studio and the like. The option of having a 7 pc. is a no brainer. The kit allows one to configure any set up desired. From jazz to hard rock, the Catalina Maple will serve you well for years. I've played some pretty expensive kits but quite frankly these drums out perform some of them. Using the Evans EC2's on the toms for recording hit a sweet spot for me. Using the Evans G2's on the toms for the newer kit. You will love these drums!
by David Swartz from Webster, MN on
Music background: Started playing at 8 years old. Music is life :)

Great value, beautiful drums!

Bought these for my son for his birthday. He LOVED the natural look of the walnut glaze and they sound amazing. He's definitely increased his practice time after getting these set up! Sweetwater has the best service and got these drums shipped out immediately for the fastest delivery ever. Fairly easy to set up, even for someone with no experience (me!). The videos on unpacking and tuning the drum heads are also very helpful.
by MJ from Chicago, IL on

Great Sound, Great Value, Great Service!

I can't say enough good things about this drum set and the service we received from Sweetwater! We bought this for my son for his birthday as a major upgrade from his beginner set. He is beyond thrilled! The set was recommended by my sales engineer, Riley, who also recommended the DW Hardware set to accompany it. Initially there was a mixup and we were sent Black Stardust shells (which also looked awesome) but one call and the return and replacement process to get the Walnut Glaze shells was simple and very fast. He loves that he now has 7 drums instead of 5 and is having fun experimenting with the new freedom!
by Mary Jane Hibben from Illinois on

Gretch Catalina Maple

Awesome product and quality service team in all departments I recommended...very fast service I am very happy with Sweetwater!!!
by Juan from Bridgeport Ct on
Music background: Drums
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