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Gretsch USA Brooklyn Drum Kits - Hand-Crafted in the USA

The Gretsch USA Brooklyn is one of the finest production drum kits made in America. Hand-crafted at Gretsch's facility in Ridgeland, South Carolina, the Brooklyn uses maple/gum shell construction, Gretsch's 302 hoops, and the brand's most refined hardware to produce a tone that is warm, open, and unmistakably Gretsch - at a level of quality that only USA manufacturing can deliver.

USA Brooklyn 22" - Standard Configuration

The 22" Brooklyn is a full-size professional kit delivering the full depth and projection of the maple/gum shell. Available in Gold Sparkle, Grey Oyster, Cream Oyster, and Antique Oyster.

USA Brooklyn 18" Jazz Bop - The Definitive Jazz Kit

The Brooklyn Bop is built around an 18" bass drum for a compact, focused, and tonally exceptional jazz configuration. Hand-crafted to the same standard as the 22" kit, it's one of the finest jazz drum kits available at any price. Available in Gold Sparkle, Silver Sparkle, Cream Oyster, Satin Mahogany, Deep Marine Black Pearl, and more.

What Sets the USA Brooklyn Apart

  • Maple/gum shell construction - gum wood inner plies add a distinctive warmth and complexity to the maple shell's natural resonance, producing a tone that is uniquely Gretsch
  • Hand-crafted in the USA - built at Gretsch's Ridgeland, South Carolina facility to the highest production standards the brand offers
  • 302 hoops and die-cast lugs - Gretsch's signature hardware combination for maximum resonance, tuning stability, and sustain
  • Silver Sealer interior - Gretsch's proprietary interior finish that enhances shell resonance and contributes to the open, singing Gretsch character

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Gretsch USA Brooklyn Drum Kits - Buyer's Guide

The Gretsch USA Brooklyn sits at the very top of the Gretsch production drum kit range - above the Renown, above the Catalina, and built to a standard that only USA manufacturing can deliver. Every shell is hand-crafted at Gretsch's facility in Ridgeland, South Carolina, using a maple/gum shell construction that is unique to the USA series and produces a tonal character that is immediately distinguishable from the Renown's pure maple shells.

The addition of gum wood inner plies is the Brooklyn's defining tonal characteristic. Gum adds a warmth and complexity to the maple shell's natural resonance - a slightly darker, more rounded quality that gives the Brooklyn a distinctive voice. Combined with Gretsch's 302 hoops, die-cast lugs, and Silver Sealer interior finish, the result is a drum kit that sounds open, warm, and alive in a way that very few production instruments can match.

The choice between the 22" standard and the 18" Bop comes down to playing context. The 22" is the more versatile all-round professional kit, suited to studio recording, gigging, and a wide range of musical styles. The 18" Bop is one of the finest jazz drum kits available at any price - compact, tonally focused, and built to the same exacting standard as the full-size kit. For jazz players and session drummers who need a portable professional instrument, the Brooklyn Bop is a genuinely exceptional choice.

All Brooklyn kits are shell packs - cymbals and hardware are not included. If you're looking for professional Gretsch drum kits for sale in the UK and want to experience the USA Brooklyn in person, you're welcome to visit our drum store in Horncastle, Lincolnshire. Next day UK delivery is available on all orders.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Renown uses pure maple shells and is built to a professional standard at an accessible price. The USA Brooklyn steps up with a maple/gum shell construction - gum wood inner plies add warmth and complexity to the maple's natural resonance - and is hand-crafted at Gretsch's USA facility in Ridgeland, South Carolina. The Brooklyn is the more refined, more tonally complex instrument and represents the pinnacle of Gretsch's production range.
The Gretsch USA Brooklyn uses maple outer plies with gum wood inner plies. Gum wood adds a distinctive warmth and complexity to the maple shell's natural resonance - a slightly darker, more rounded quality that gives the Brooklyn a unique tonal character. This shell construction is exclusive to Gretsch's USA-made instruments and is one of the key reasons they sound the way they do.
The Brooklyn is available in a 22" standard configuration and an 18" Jazz Bop configuration. The 22" is the more versatile all-round professional kit; the 18" Bop is a compact, tonally focused setup designed for jazz, smaller venues, and drummers who need a portable professional instrument.
Yes - every Gretsch USA Brooklyn shell is hand-crafted at Gretsch's manufacturing facility in Ridgeland, South Carolina. This is a key distinction from the Renown and Catalina ranges, which are built to Gretsch's specifications outside the USA.
The Brooklyn Bop is built around an 18" bass drum and is one of the finest jazz drum kits available at any price point. It's suited to jazz players, session drummers, and anyone who needs a compact, tonally exceptional professional kit that is easy to transport. The smaller bass drum produces a tighter, more focused low end that is particularly well suited to jazz and acoustic performance contexts.
Yes - you're welcome to visit our drum store in Horncastle, Lincolnshire to try the USA Brooklyn in person. Experiencing the tonal difference between the Brooklyn and the Renown side by side is the best way to understand what the USA manufacturing and maple/gum shell construction delivers. Next day UK delivery is available for those shopping online.