Description
Gretsch BroadKaster Drums – Shell Packs arriving from USA to Europe.
Gretsch BroadKaster drums are the classic shells that made Gretsch the Jazz drum set of the 1950s.With classic thin 3-ply shells made without reinforcement rings, the Gretsch BroadKaster drum kits launched what we know today as the “Great Gretsch Sound”.
Refining their shell making techniques, Gretsch went on to create their ‘reverse roundover’ bearing edge, making Gretsch BroadKaster drum kits as the most sought after drums in the contemporary Jazz world.
Today, Gretsch have recreated their BroadKaster drums to traditional specifications, utilising the advanced drum making techniques of today and delivering that legendary sonic brilliance to a new generation of discerning drummers.
Gretsch BroadKaster Drums Build Features
- 3-ply North American Maple/Poplar/Maple shells
- Interior-ply scarf joints for reinforcement
- Classic Gretsch ‘Silver Sealer’ on interior shells
- Hand finished ‘Reverse Roundover’ bearing edges
- Gloss, Satin or Nitron wrap finishes
BroadKaster drums do not come in the usual run-of-the-mill shell-pack options, if you want a Gretsch drum kit of this quality, with our help, you can custom build it yourself! If you already know what you want and are ready to discuss your dream BroadKaster shell-pack, contact us by email or call us on 0151 227 3271 and we’ll guide you through the order process so you get exactly what you desire at the best price in Europe!
If you need to know a little bit more about what is possible in a Gretsch BroadKaster custom build, then read on…
Gretsch Finishes
This is where you’ll have a hard time choosing, as Gretsch have really pushed the boat out on their hand-finished shells!
Nitron Wraps
These are beautiful wrap finishes which are truly stunning in the flesh! Take your pick from glittering sparkles, pearls and glass finishes, very easy on the eye for the retro-lovers.
Satin Wood Finish
Wood finishes without a high gloss shine which will highlight the natural differences in the grain of the Maple shell. Due to the nature of natural wood, shades shown on-line may differ slightly in natural light. However, every unique hand-finished satin finish tells its own story…
Gloss Wood Finish
Gloss Wood finishes like their satin counterparts, will also highlight the natural differences in the base shade of the Maple shell. Due to the nature of natural wood, shades shown on-line may differ slightly in natural light. Gloss finishes have an extra drying time but we can say from our own in-house experience, they’re worth the wait…
Hardware Options
Buying into Gretsch BroadKaster gives you the option to have your shells fitted with standard (modern) shell hardware, or go fully retro with vintage shell hardware (extra surcharge applies). The vintage option comes with the following features as standard fittings:
- Vintage Rail Mount for single Rack Tom mounting
- Vintage ‘Pratt’ Muffler
- Disappearing Bass Drum legs
- T-Handle Bass Drum tension rods
- Vintage L-Arm Bass Drum cymbal mount
Bass Drum Hoop Options
- Satin and Gloss finished shells come with their respective matching finish applied to their Bass Drum hoops as standard.
- Nitron wrap shells come with a Satin Black finish applied to their Bass Drum hoops as standard.
- Customise your Bass Drum hoops with an inlay of Nitron wrap at no extra cost!
SEPTEMBER 2023
In stock at the Gretsch Warehouse, Germany .
GR801801333 – £3799.99
BROADKASTER 12×8 TT, 14×14 FT, 18×14 BD
Nitron – Antique Pearl
Bass drum with tom mount and single tom holder, Satin Classic Maple wood hoops with Antique Pearl inlay
GR801801334- £3850.00
BROADKASTER 12×8 TT, 14×14 FT, 20×14 BD
Nitron – Red Sparkle
Bass drum with tom mount and single tom holder
GR801801337- £3895.00
BROADKASTER 12×8 TT, 16×16 FT, 22×14 BD
Nitron – Gold Sparkle
All standard hardware, Bass drum undrilled
GR801801340- £3929.99
BROADKASTER 13×9 TT, 16×16 FT, 24×14 BD
Nitron – Turquoise Pearl
All standard hardware, Bass drum undrilled
OCTOBER 2023
GR801801336 £3850.00
BROADKASTER 12×8 TT, 14×14 FT, 20×14 BD
Nitron – Antique Pearl
Bass drum with tom mount and single tom holder, Satin Classic Maple wood hoops with Antique Pearl inlay
GR801801338 – £3895.00
BROADKASTER 12×8 TT, 16×16 FT, 22×14 BD
Nitron – Sky Blue Pearl
All standard hardware, Bass drum undrilled
NOVEMBER 2023
GR801801274 – £3685.00
BROADKASTER 12×8 TT, 14×14 FT, 20×14 BD
Dark Ebony Gloss
All standard hardware, Bass drum undrilled, matching Gloss hoops
GR801801290- £3685.00
BROADKASTER 12×8 TT, 14×14 FT, 20×14 BD
Tangerine Metallic Gloss
All standard hardware, Bass drum undrilled + matching Tangerine Metallic Gloss bass drums hoops with Chrome inlays
Delivery Time
On pre configured shell packs is 7-10 days from order at this time SEPT 2023
