"Built upon the proven specifications of our Renown Maple series, our premium North American Birch shells emanate a tight, focused attack and clear tonal separation throughout the drum set. This definitive birch sound has enjoyed proven acceptance in a wide variety of musical environments, especially in professional recording studios."

Renown Birch drums feature six-ply birch shells, with 30-degree bearing edges, and are available with gloss and satin finishes with a natural interior shell. Drums are finished with chrome hardware including die-cast tom and snare hoops, for a classic Gretsch look and feel.

The kit includes a non-drilled bass drum, two tom clamps, hinged brackets and ultra-low profile tom suspension system. Toms come with Remo USA clear Emperors, batter side, and Gretsch by Remo clear Ambassadors resonant side. Bass drum batter-side, is shipped with Remo clear Powerstroke 3 and Gretsch coated white head with muffle ring resonant side.

Offered in one popular four-piece configuration - 18x22" bass drum, 7x10" and 8x12" mounted toms, 14x16" floor tom - Renown birch is available in two striking finishes Gloss Piano Black and Satin Tobacco Burst. Snare and individual drums will be available separately.