I just got an answer (see pic) to an email asking if new Gretsch drums came with Responso snare wires like the old ones did.

I always thought that the Responso snares where much higher quality than what the other companies offered, and that it was a key ingredient in that GGS!

I ordered a set of wires off of eBay that said Gretsch on them, and that was really the only connection with the Gretsch company - they were total garbage. So I guess I'll order a set of Puresounds, but they don't look right (to me) but get good recommendations.

It's sad that the Gretsch company doesn't appear to make snare wires good enough for their drums.