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Gretsch Catalina Maple

A true maple shell pack with Gretsch 30-degree bearing edges and a warm, open voice.

Gretsch Shell pack

The Catalina Maple is Gretsch's popular intermediate shell pack, built from 7-ply maple shells with the brand's signature 30-degree bearing edges for a warm, round, sustaining tone. The updated GTS tom suspension system improves resonance, and Remo heads come standard. It is one of the best-value all-maple kits, available in several lacquer finishes.

Recommended for

Intermediate players Drummers who want a warm maple tone Players upgrading from a starter kit Studio and live use

Shells & sizes

Shell material, finish, and exact drum sizes (diameter x depth).

Configuration5-piece shell pack
Shell materialMaple
Plies / thickness7-ply, 7.2mm, 30-degree bearing edge
FinishMulti-step lacquer (Deep Cherry Burst, Tobacco Burst, Piano Black, Silver Sparkle, Sea Glass Burst)
Bass drum20 in diameter
Snare14 x 5.5 in — Maple
Rack tomsRack tom 1: 10 in
Rack tom 2: 12 in
Floor tomsFloor tom: 14 in
Hardware includedShell pack only (no hardware)
Cymbals includedNone
Drum headsRemo (batter and resonant)
Made inChina

Pros and cons

Pros

  • True 7-ply maple shells
  • Warm, open tone from 30-degree bearing edges
  • GTS suspension system improves resonance
  • Remo heads included

Cons

  • 5-lug toms offer fewer tuning points
  • Shell pack only - add hardware and cymbals
  • 30-degree edges feel different to players used to 45-degree kits

Key specs

Pieces5
TypeShell pack
Shell materialMaple
Bearing edge30 degrees