It looks like the Gretsch's have been modified with Ludwig tom mounts on the bass & tom. Although, they may have been ordered without mounts and added by the dealer.

But, they are RB Gretsch's. Probably sound great, I still miss the set I had.

I think that is too much for the Ludwig's with a finish flaw and a common finish on top of it..

Steve

The tom mount on kick is a Ludwig, but it fit into existing holes, so the 13 is the only one with two extra holes

Had that identical Gretsch set back in the day. Had a hard time finding heads that fit (too tight). I’ve seen this issue addressed on this site, though, so maybe that isn’t an issue. Just thought I ‘d mention it.

Looks,...the Ludwig.

Complete,...the Ludwig.

Comes with snare and cymbals ??,.... the Gretsch.

Too high$$,...the Ludwig.

Ludwig, 2 to 1.

How about the sound? I've had my share of 3ply Ludwigs, but the only Gretsch I've owned was a 70's era. I know how Ludwigs sound and what their limitations are, I don't know the same about rb Gretsch drums.

Another kit just popped up on the radar, but this is a modern kit, made around 2008.

Ludwig Classic Maple, blue oyster pearl, 12,13,16,22-$980 shipped.

I usually don't do modern, but this one looks too cool.

Always Ludwig Jonny always being a b/o badge puts it on the edge with rings or not , I’d say no contest if it has rings

Gary

I'm not sure what that means, but thanks.

Totality of the circumstances... I'd go with the modern Classic Maple kit out of all of those. I don't usually say that, but with the issues presented on the vintage kits, I think you will get more "bang for your buck" and be happier overall with the Classic Maples.