Gretsch has announced to continue of its Renown Purewood Limited series with American hickory wood. The drum manufacturer calls hickory is a natural extension for the Purewood series because of its prized natural strength and density.
Tonal properties for the bass drum are said to feature tremendous low end combined with punchy attack. According to Grtsch, tom tones have an emphasis on the high-end attack combined with a warm bottom frequency to produce a focused, lively and controlled sound.
The hardness of Hickory produces a solid wood tone and crack in the snare while retaining sensitivity for all styles of playing.
Shell interiors are finished naturally and shell exteriors are finished in natural gloss lacquer to enhance the unique visual characteristics of hickory.
Production is limited to 35 pieces of each configuration.
RP-E605-HCK is a 5-piece shell pack configuration consisting of: 16x20, 7x10, 8x12, 14x14, and 5.5x14 inch (MSRP $3,080.99).
RP-E826-HCK is a 6-piece shell pack configuration consisting of: 18x22, 7x10, 8x12, 12x14, 14x16 plus 6x14 inch (MSRP $3,999.99).
The Gretsch Renown Purewood Limited Series come complete with chrome hardware, die-cast hoops, Evans drumheads and 30-degree shell bearing edges. Cymbals and hardware not included.
