Gretsch Catalina Club

Warm mahogany compact Gretsch kit built for jazz, travel, and retro tone.

Gretsch Shell pack

The Gretsch Catalina Club is a modern compact classic, especially in its 18-inch jazz configuration. Its 7-ply mahogany shells, 30-degree edges, matching snare, and small footprint make it a favorite for jazz, small stages, urban gigging, and warm vintage-flavored acoustic tones.

Recommended for

Jazz and bop drummers Urban gigging musicians Players wanting warm mahogany tone under $1,000

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Shells & sizes

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

Configuration4-piece shell pack with snare

Shell materialMahogany

Plies / thickness7-ply mahogany formula

FinishSatin Walnut Glaze, Yellow Satin Flame, Satin Antique Fade, Emerald Gloss, Piano Black, Dark Cherry Sparkle, and more

Bass drum18 x 14 in Jazz, 20 x 14 in Street, or 24 x 14 in Rock variants

Snare14 x 5 or 14 x 5.5 in — Mahogany

Rack tomsRack tom: 12 x 8 in, or 13 x 9 in on Rock packs

Floor tomsFloor tom: 14 x 14 in, or 16 x 16 in on Rock packs

Hardware included1.6mm triple-flanged hoops, mini GTS suspension, bass drum riser on 18-inch kick models, tom holder; stands/pedals sold separately

Cymbals includedNone

Drum headsGretsch Permatone by Remo

Made inChina

Pros and cons

Pros

Warm 7-ply mahogany shells
Matching snare included
Compact 18-inch kick option with riser
Classic Gretsch 30-degree edges

Cons

Lightweight 1.6mm hoops are less substantial than higher-tier hoops
Stands, pedals, and cymbals sold separately

Key specs

Pieces4

TypeCompact shell pack with snare

Shell material7-ply mahogany

Bearing edge30-degree

Price verified$899

Value

Outstanding compact-kit value; few kits match its blend of portability, warm tone, matching snare, and Gretsch identity at this price.

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