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Gretsch Drums Renown RN2-E4246 4-piece Shell Pack - Burnt Orange Sparkle - Sweetwater Exclusive

4-piece Maple Shell Pack with 12" Tom, 14" and 16" Floor Toms, and 22" Bass Drum - Burnt Orange Sparkle
Gretsch Drums Renown RN2-E4246 4-piece Shell Pack - Burnt Orange Sparkle - Sweetwater Exclusive
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Sweetwater's Exclusive One-up, Two-down Renown RN2!

Gretsch resurrects a classic in the Renown RN2 drum series — and it looks better than ever before in this burnt orange sparkle lacquer finish that's only available at Sweetwater! The celebrated 7-ply maple shells with 30-degree bearing edges, and Gretsch’s hallmark Silver Sealer interiors look and sound every bit as glorious as they have for the last 15 years. A new twist brings the addition of Gretsch’s player-friendly 302 hoops and modernized hardware — the same components used on Gretsch’s Brooklyn and Broadkaster series drums. Spec’d to Sweetwater’s most requested features, this is the only kit in the Renown line to offer a 14-inch x 22-inch virgin bass drum and one-up, two-down configuration — making it more versatile than ever before.

Gretsch 302 hoops capture a classic look and tone

The Renown RN2 series sees a return to Gretsch 302 hoops — the same ones found on today's Gretsch Brooklyn kits. At 3mm thick, the 302s are every bit as stout as the former die-cast hoops. Only they're less rigid for better flex, which offers more of that classic Gretsch goodness. Modern 302s are rounded over too, making them easier on sticks than legacy 302s.

Brooklyn series in Satin Mahogany finish shown here

Gretsch Drums: a slice of American music history

Gretsch has been making drums since 1883, and Sweetwater is proud to be part of that tradition. Alongside drums, the company's banjos, mandolins, ukuleles, and guitars have contributed to the very roots of American music. So when you play your Gretsch Renown drums, you're playing more than a drum kit — you're playing a slice of American music history.

Gretsch Drums Renown RN2 4-piece Shell Pack Features:

  • Exclusive finish and configuration!
  • Shell sizes (depth x diameter): 8-inch x 12-inch tom, 14-inch x 14-inch and 16-inch x 16-inch floor toms, 14-inch x 22-inch bass drum
  • Great for all styles, eras, and applications
  • Classic Gretsch formula 7-ply maple shells are as bold and vivid as ever
  • 30-degree bearing edges, inside and out, reveal a distinctly Gretsch voice
  • Silver Sealer on shell interiors — a Gretsch hallmark
  • 302 hoops on toms and snare are the same ones found on Brooklyn kits
  • Redesigned round badges

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Tech Specs

  • Finish: Burnt Orange Sparkle
  • Configuration: Shell Pack without Snare
  • Number of Drums: 4
  • Mounted Toms (Depth x Diameter): 8" x 12"
  • Floor Toms (Depth x Diameter): 14" x 14", 16" x 16"
  • Bass Drums (Depth x Diameter): 14" x 22"
  • Shell Material: 7-ply Maple
  • Manufacturer Part Number: RN2-E4246-BOS

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Reviews

Rated 5/5
Fantastic drum kit from Gretsch!
This is a fantastic drum kit from Gretsch! It looks great and sounds great. Have played it for band practices here at home and on two band gigs so far. It has passed with flying colors. Burnt Orange sparkling colors to be exact! Have had a lot of compliments on how these drums look and sound. They are inspiring and very much fun to play! Some fat sounding drums for sure! Highly recommended! Thank you Josh Sackett and all Sweetwater employees who helped me get this entire purchase completed. Success! A win and kudos to all of you. Thank you so much!
Music background: Drummer, vocals, keyboards
Rated 5/5
That Great Gretsch Sound
I've been eyeballing this Gretsch kit ever since I saw Nick's review of it. It's simply gorgeous. Depending on the lighting, it's a beautiful burnt orange sparkle, or even a deep red sparkle. The sound! The drums are so easy to tune, I'm guessing it's the 30 degree bearing edges but whatever it is, these drums sound enormous. I have a Tama Starclassic Walnut Birch and they sound great as well but the resonance on this Gretsch kit is cavernous. You can tune that out or dampen it but I love the longer sustain. The drums can be loud and aggressive if you tune the heads for more attack, or you can tune them to be rich and warm. I have them miked and running through my Behringer X-18 with just a little compression for a cohesive sound and a tad bit of gating to roll off the long sustain which I love. This is my first foray into Gretsch and I'm impressed. If you're on the verge of getting this set, just do it. They sound as good as any high end kit I've played or heard. Of course I love Sweetwater for their fast shipping and financing options. I'm not a guy with a lot of money but their options allow me to get high end equipment in an affordable manner. Shout out to Jozy my rep!
Music background: Drummer and Worship Leader
Rated 5/5
RN2 dreamset!
I was looking for a professional maple drumkit under $3,000. This kit exceeded my expectations in every way. The bass drum is the perfect size. Its punchy and resonates beautifully. The finish is superb! The color varies according to lighting. At times it looks more reddish than orange. The 302 hoops make it easy to tune. All in all, this is truly my dream drumset. I highly recommend.
Music background: Hobbyists
Rated 5/5
Yeah, if you’re thinking about getting one, do it!
I can believe how great looking and sounding these Gretsch Renown's are! Beautiful lacquer finish!
I would like to thank Cliff at Sweetwater, for his assistance with making my experience joyful.
I also want to thank Nick D'Virgilio for making a very helpful and informative video on these Sweetwater exclusive Gretsch Renown kit! An amazing musician!
Lou
Music background: Rockabilly, punk, surf and classic rock.
Rated 5/5
Believe the hype.
The traditional sizes and configuration got me hooked, doing a lot of research and watching Nick's video (several times) reeled me in. There's Gretsch DNA in their imported offerings, almost to a flaw with the Renowns. Brooklyn or USA Customs are not in my budget and even if they were I'd be hard pressed when you look at what's on offer here…

Fit and finish and build quality is top notch. The sparkle lacquer is pretty much flawless and the hardware is heavy duty and modern. All pro level stuff at an amazing price.

They tune like butter and resonate forever if need be, two sure signs the shells have been made in-round and the edges are true, I didn't even check them on glass. They've got a lot of attack with the supplied emperors and they're loud but not too pushy, I'm sure they'll respond to other skin choices accurately because the shell quality is that good.

I'm impressed with the isolation mount on the rack, it's understated and doesn't look out of place. There's a little bit of sag but not nearly as much as a traditional RIMs mount and it doesn't block out the shell - it looks like it belongs on the drum. I've installed an Atlas arch mount with INDe lab's BR3s, it's a good look but I'm tempted to keep it all Gretsch and install the classic square mount on the bass drum for the tom and get the traditional Gretsch embossed clip-on for the upright. I've already installed some NOS claws… all I need is some vintage badges and I'll have a nice, pro-level tribute kit that I can gig with and not baby (too much).
Music background: Drummer