Gretsch USA Custom Drum Sets
"That Great Gretsch Sound"
For over 70 years the legendary Gretsch-formula 6-ply maple/gum USA Custom shell with it's 30-degree bearing edge and signature 'Silver Sealer' interior finish has been the first choice for generations of professional players. Custom built in Gretsch's Ridgeland, South Carolina factory by a dedicated team of craftsmen, these drums will literally allow you to play "the kit of your dreams"
Product features
Available Colours
Finish options for the Gretsch USA Custom shells are divided into these three categories.
- Nitron - Wrap finishes that offer vintage style and durability.
- Satin - Hard wearing hand-rubbed stain for that classic Gretsch look.
- Gloss - Vibrant nitro-cellulose lacquers that look stunning and age naturally over time.
Click on the 'All Colour Options' button below to see all available finishes.
Nitron & Satin shells are priced the same, Gloss finished drum carry an additional premium. Click on the 'USA Custom Prices' button below for details.
Popular Nitron Wrap Finishes
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Blue Glass
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Purple Marine Pearl
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Solid Black
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Green Glass
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Twilight Glass
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Ruby Red Pearl
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'60s Marine Pearl
Popular Satin Lacquer Finishes
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Satin Cadillac Green
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Satin Classic Maple
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Satin Dakota Red
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Satin Dark Walnut
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Satin Azure Blue
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Satin Burnt Orange
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Satin Ebony
Popular Gloss Lacquer Finishes
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Black Silver Duco
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Candy Apple Red
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Caribbean Twilight
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Gold Mist
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Millennium Maple
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Powder Blue
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Savannah Sunset
Available Sizes (Diameter x Depth)
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16" BD - 16 Lugs
- 16"x14"
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18" BD - 16 Lugs
- 18"x14"
- 18"x16"
- 18"x18"
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20" BD - 16 Lugs
- 20"x14"
- 20"x16"
- 20"x18"
- 20"x20"
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22" BD - 20 Lugs
- 22"x14"
- 22"x16"
- 22"x18"
- 22"x20"
- 22"x22"
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24" BD - 20 Lugs
- 24"x14"
- 24"x16"
- 24"x18"
- 24"x20"
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26" BD - 20 Lugs
- 26"x14"
- 26"x16"
- 26"x18"
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13" FT - 12 Lugs
- 13"x13"
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14" FT - 16 Lugs
- 14"x12"
- 14"x14"
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15" FT - 16 Lugs
- 15"x15"
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16" FT - 16 Lugs
- 16"x14"
- 16"x16"
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18" FT - 20 Lugs
- 18"x16"
- 18"x18"
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8" RT - 10 Lugs
- 8"x4.5"
- 8"x5"
- 8"x5.5"
- 8"x6"
- 8"x7"
- 8"x8"
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10" RT - 10 Lugs
- 10"x5"
- 10"x6"
- 10"x6.5"
- 10"x7"
- 10"x8"
- 10"x9"
- 10"x10"
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12" RT - 10 Lugs
- 12"x6"
- 12"x7"
- 12"x8"
- 12"x9"
- 12"x10"
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13" RT - 12 Lugs
- 13"x6.5"
- 13"x8"
- 13"x9"
- 13"x10"
- 13"x11"
- 13"x13"
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14" RT - 16 Lugs
- 14"x7"
- 14"x9"
- 14"x10"
- 14"x11"
- 14"x12"
- 14"x14"
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15" RT - 16 Lugs
- 15"x12"
- 15"x13"
- 15"x15"
Gretsch USA Custom Price Guide
There's often a limited amount of Gretsch USA Custom shell packs available from stock either at Rattle & Drum or from the main European warehouse in Germany. However, most people prefer to spec their perfect kit and have it custom made by Gretsch in their Ridgeland factory.
As with any kit of this quality, we would always recommend giving us a call or dropping us a message to discuss your requirements before any order is placed. Here at Rattle & Drum we've been helping customers choose their perfect Gretsch drum kit for over 25 years and nothing gives us more pleasure than finding new owners for these phenomenal drums.
To give you a idea of the cost involved, we've listed guide prices for the most popular sizes via the link below.